Olympics

Three Paralympic Games and a gold medal later, Andrew Kurka has become one of the most fearless athletes in para alpine skiing. Raised on a remote Alaskan homestead, Kurka built a career defined by grit, resilience, and relentless work ethic. From charging lines others would not attempt to inspiring the next generation of athletes, his journey reflects a legacy built on perseverance and purpose both on and off the slopes.

At just 19, Audrey Crowley is emerging as one of the most exciting young athletes in Para Alpine skiing. The Eagle, Colorado native has already earned multiple World Cup podiums and a World Championships bronze medal while balancing competition in both para and able-bodied racing. With the Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games on the horizon and a new chapter ahead at the University of Denver, Crowley’s rise on the international stage is only just beginning.

Lindsey Vonn has been released from the hospital after undergoing multiple surgeries following a devastating crash at the Olympic Winter Games. The skiing legend revealed she suffered a complex tibia fracture, compartment syndrome, and a broken ankle, requiring emergency procedures to save her leg and begin a long road to recovery.

Marion Chevrier didn’t rise through hype — she built her way to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games season by season. Still labeled an outsider, the French alpine skier has quietly developed the trust, conviction, and clarity needed to fight at the front. Built from reflection, repetition, and belief, her climb is far from over.

Mikaela Shiffrin built a commanding 0.82-second lead after the first run of the Olympic slalom. Lena Dürr sits closest, with a tightly packed group still in contention heading into the decisive second run.

Federica Brignone delivered a commanding first run in the women’s Olympic giant slalom, setting the pace as she chases a second gold medal of the Games. Lena Dürr and Sofia Goggia sit in podium position, while a rare three-way tie and strong American and Canadian showings set up a dramatic second run.

Sarah Schleper is preparing for her seventh Olympic Games — the only female alpine skier ever to reach that mark. This time, she’ll share the stage with her son, Lasse Gaxiola, making them the first mother and son to compete in the same Olympic edition. Read the full story of their historic journey on ShredOptics.com.

Austria won gold in the first-ever Women’s Olympic Team Combined as the USA2 earned a historic team bronze, while USA1 — Breezy Johnson and Mikaela Shiffrin — narrowly missed the podium in fourth.

Breezy Johnson delivered under pressure on Olimpia delle Tofane, giving USA 1 the downhill lead in the first-ever Olympic women’s Team Combined and setting up a dramatic slalom showdown.

As the US women’s alpine technical team arrives in Cortina, confidence and belief define the group. Led by Nina O’Brien, Paula Moltzan, and AJ Hurt, the team brings momentum, depth, and resilience into the Olympic Games, embracing success on their own terms while racing for one another on the sport’s biggest stage.

Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic journey did not end with a fairytale finish, but with a powerful reminder of what it means to dare greatly. After a crash that resulted in a complex tibia fracture, Vonn reframed the moment not as failure, but as the cost of chasing gold in a sport where risk is inseparable from greatness.

As Mikaela Shiffrin arrives in Cortina d’Ampezzo for the Olympic Games, the most decorated skier in history isn’t focused on medals or legacy. Instead, she’s embracing the work, the pressure, and the privilege of continuing a journey defined by gratitude, resilience, and relentless attention to detail.

Switzerland rose to the occasion in the men’s team combined as Tanguay Nef and Franjo von Allmen delivered gold under pressure, while shared responsibility, razor-thin margins, and emotional partnerships defined a race where athletes skied for more than just themselves.

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.

For the first time ever, skiers can experience the iconic Olympia delle Tofane Olympic downhill before the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games begin. SkyTechSport’s newest virtual course delivers elite-level realism, shared-slope skiing, and unprecedented freedom of movement—redefining what’s possible in ski simulation.

The young and determined Rivers triplets, Helaina, Henri IV, and Henniyah, are united with the goal to compete in alpine ski racing and represent Jamaica on the world stage at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. 

Lindsey Vonn capped her first season back on the World Cup tour with a podium finish in Sun Valley, showing she’s still a force at 40 — and not done yet. With the 2026 Olympics in Cortina on her mind, Vonn is already planning her next move.

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.