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World champ Malinin leads one of the strongest US Figure Skating teams ever into Winter Olympics
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 11 - 4:58 p.m. | Save Story
World champions Ilia Malinin and the ice dance duo of Madison Chock and Evan Bates will anchor one of the strongest U.S. Figure Skating teams in history when they head to Italy for the Milan Cortina Olympics in less than a month.
Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in nighttime subfreezing temperatures
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 11 - 11:33 a.m. | Save Story
Authorities have confirmed the death of a guard at construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo. The death occurred during a frigid overnight shift. Italy's Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini has called for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the 55-year-old worker's death. Italian media reported that the death happened on Jan. 8, outside Cortina's ice arena. Temperatures that night plunged to minus 12 degrees Celsius, or 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are scheduled for Feb. 6-22. Cortina city officials expressed deep sadness and concern over the incident.
Paco Rassat races to 2nd World Cup slalom win in breakout season ahead of Olympics
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 11 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
The big surprise of the World Cup slalom season scored his second win Sunday adding to his fast-rising reputation before the Winter Olympics.
Andrea Bocelli will headline the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic opening ceremony
Colleen Barry, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 11 - 6:00 a.m. | Save Story
Crossover tenor Andrea Bocelli will be among the headline performers for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Feb. 6, joining the previously announced pop diva Mariah Carey, organizers said Sunday.
Milan's Catholic archdiocese brings Olympic values into parish life
MarÍa Teresa HernÁndez, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 11 - 3:10 a.m. | Save Story
the project seeks to translate the spirit of the Games into everyday pastoral life.
Lindsey Vonn's World Cup race canceled because of snowfall, wind gusts in Austria
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 11 - 2:22 a.m. | Save Story
Lindsey Vonn lost the chance for another World Cup race win Sunday when a super-G was canceled because of the weather conditions.
Ilia Malinin wins 4th consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title with dialed-back performance
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 10 - 10:16 p.m. | Save Story
World champions and Olympic favorites Ilia Malinin and the ice dance team of Madison Chock and Evan Bates turned the final night of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Saturday into less of a competition and more of a coronation.
Fischnaller, Greiner move closer to officially locking up US Olympic luge berths
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 10 - 2:52 p.m. | Save Story
USA Luge is likely sending three women and two men to the singles races at next month's Milan Cortina Olympics. Emily Fischnaller and Matthew Greiner appeared to clinch spots with their World Cup finishes on Saturday. The International Luge Federation has not officially confirmed the spots, but the expectation is that Summer Britcher, Ashley Farquharson, and Fischnaller will be on the women's team, with Jonny Gustafson and Greiner on the men's team. USA Luge plans to announce its Olympic nominations on Monday. Austria's Hannah Prock won the women's World Cup race Saturday.
'Team Avalanche' unites cross-country skiing Olympic hopefuls from small countries
Ken Maguire, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 10 - 7:06 a.m. | Save Story
think blisters and blood. She turned to "Team Avalanche" on WhatsApp in search of ointments.
Amber Glenn wins third straight US Figure Skating title, topping Alysa Liu with brilliant free skate
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 9 - 10:25 p.m. | Save Story
On the ice, Amber Glenn was putting together another brilliant free skate, landing the opening triple axel that has become her hallmark and eventually putting the final touches on a program destined to earn her a third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title.
New sports, new upgrades at West Valley City's Maverik Center for 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 9 - 7:35 a.m. | Save Story
The switch in the sports that will be held at Maverik Center during the 2034 Winter Games is a big deal for the mayor of Utah's second-largest city. So are the preparations that are required.
Stuffed dragons rain after Ilia Malinin's brilliant short program at US Figure Skating Championships
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 8 - 9:41 p.m. | Save Story
Ilia Malinin delivered such a flawless short program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Thursday night that it seemed to awe even himself, and it set the 21-year-old well on his way to a fourth straight title in his final tune-up for the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Salt Lake City woman prepares to take 1,000 Olympic pins to Milan
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Jane Grissom is one of the most dedicated Olympic pin traders in the United States, and maybe even the world. You should see her pin collection! And she's taking it to Italy, too.
2-time Olympic champion Chloe Kim injures shoulder, 'trying to stay optimistic' for Italy
Eddie Pells, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 8 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim says she dislocated her shoulder in training and doesn't know whether she'll be able to compete at the Winter Games in Italy next month. Kim posted footage of her fall on the halfpipe in Switzerland, where the world's top snowboarders compete later this month in a key pre-Olympic tune-up. She remains optimistic and has full range in the shoulder and expects to know more after tests Friday.
Amber Glenn sets record at US Figure Skating Championships, leads over world champ Alysa Liu
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 8 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Two-time defending champion Amber Glenn set the record for a women's short program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Wednesday night, giving her a narrow lead over world champion Alysa Liu heading into the free skate.
Figure skater Alisa Efimova's Olympic dream hinges on last-minute US citizenship approval
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 8 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
Alisa Efimova stepped off the ice and slipped into a jacket, an American flag patch on her left sleeve impossible to miss, after a brilliant performance with pairs partner Misha Mitrofanov at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Wednesday night.
Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 7 - 6:22 p.m. | Save Story
The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
Utah's Olympic year: A new organizing committee, big money and a controversial logo
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 7 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
The world may be focused on the 2026 Winter Games, but preparations are already underway for Utah's second Olympics and Paralympics that will take place in just over eight years.
