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Under clear skies on the Stelvio, the Olympic men’s downhill delivered speed, courage, and emotion from top to bottom. Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen captured gold in a career-defining run, while Italy rose on home snow and a new generation seized the Olympic moment in Bormio.

The complete men’s Olympic downhill start list from Bormio, Italy, plus the daily program and how and when to watch the race on the Stelvio.

On Sugarloaf’s Narrow Gauge trail, Carrabassett Valley Academy athletes learn lessons that last a lifetime. For Sam Morse ’13, those early mornings, high speeds, and hard-earned habits formed the foundation that carried a local Maine skier from CVA to the 2026 Olympic Games.

Daniel Hemetsberger lost his helmet in a violent crash during Olympic downhill training in Bormio but is expected to race Saturday.

Mary Bocock, Sam Morse, Kyle Negomir, and Ryder Sarchett arrive at the Milan/Cortina Olympics for the first time after years of setbacks, belief, and the support systems that carried them there.

Matt Garcka and Alan Rigg kick off daily Olympic coverage from the 2026 Milano-Cortina Games with a deep dive into alpine ski racing’s biggest stories. Joined by TNT Sports and FIS TV commentator Ian Findlay, they preview the Men’s Downhill in Bormio, assess medal chances across all ten alpine events, and unpack the major talking points including Lindsey Vonn’s injury and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s absence. With insight on Team USA’s powerful women’s squad and Britain’s slalom hopes, this opening episode sets the tone for two weeks of expert Olympic analysis from Cortina and Bormio.

Fredrik Møller was airlifted from the Stelvio course after crashing in the first Olympic downhill training in Bormio and will miss Saturday’s race due to injury.

Lindsey Vonn confirmed she ruptured her ACL in a recent World Cup crash but still plans to race the Olympic downhill at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, refusing to walk away from what could be her final Olympic start.

Oakley’s AURA Collection debuts at the height of winter sports season, delivering a bold color-shift design across eyewear, helmets and apparel inspired by the raw intensity and unseen grind of elite athletes.

GB Snowsport has selected Dave Ryding, Laurie Taylor, and Billy Major to represent Great Britain in men’s slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Bormio.

The U.S. names its six-man men’s Olympic alpine team for Bormio, blending World Cup winners, podium talent, speed depth, and rising stars.

Kappa has unveiled the official Olympic and Paralympic uniforms that will outfit all U.S. Ski & Snowboard teams at Milano Cortina 2026.

With less than 100 days until the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, experience the thrill of world-class skiing in pure luxury. On Location’s Official Hospitality packages deliver guaranteed tickets, five-star accommodations, and unforgettable alpine moments.

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has ruled that Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to compete in qualifiers for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The decision, announced just days before the World Cup season begins, reinforces FIS’s ongoing ban tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and ensures both nations remain sidelined from Olympic skiing and snowboarding events.

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Ted Ligety reflects on four Olympic Games that defined his legendary career. From a surprise gold in Torino to dominant victory in Sochi, he shares how mindset, risk, and focus shaped his path as the only U.S. man to win two Olympic golds in alpine skiing.

We are firing up the countdown with less than one year to go until the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. With less than a year until the Opening Ceremony, athletes will have their ambitions set on competing on the most prestigious stage in sport. Alpine racers express excitement, most gender-equal games in history, and a look into making Milano Cortina 2026 easy to navigate and watch with OnLocation.

Ester Ledecka, the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic champion in both super-G skiing and snowboard parallel giant slalom, faces a tough decision for Milan-Cortina 2026. With conflicting schedules for the women’s downhill and her premier snowboard event, Ledecka is pushing for an Olympic schedule change to compete in both sports. Supported by the Czech Olympic Committee, she remains hopeful, saying, “I’m fighting for this and still believe it’s possible.”