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Winter Olympics: Hosts Italy joint top of medal table after day one - as it happened
Catch up with what's happened so far including Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen winning first gold of Games in men's downhill Britain's Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds beat US and Canada to extend 100% start and reach mixed curling semi-finals Team GB medal hope Kirsty Muir through to Monday's freeski slopestyle final Italy's Francesca Lollobrigida's wins speed skating gold in Olympic record time Norway win women's normal hill ski jumping gold and Japan claim men's big air snowboarding one-two Sam Drury,

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Francesca Lollobrigida delivers Italy a Winter Olympic gold and day’s best moment
Italians Collect Medals on a Feel-Good First Day for the Hosts at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin

Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.

Ilia Malinin finishes second, U.S. women win hockey again as Day 1 of Olympic competition wraps up

Evan Bates and Madison Chock closed today's events with a boost to Team USA's score, earning the team 10 points in their ice dance free dance event. As of now, the Japanese figure skating team ranks second with 39 points, and Italy trails closely behind with 37 points.

Sofia Goggia lights the cauldron in Cortina after helping Italy secure Olympic hosting rights

Sofia Goggia had a key role in securing the hosting rights of the Milan Cortina Olympics for Italy. So it seemed fitting that the gold medal-winning Italian downhiller lit the cauldron in Cortina to c
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Olympic mixed doubles curling standings: Updated results, schedule for 2026 Winter Games

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Where to watch Sweden vs. Italy Olympic women’s hockey livestream today

Sweden looks to secure a spot in the Women’s Hockey Quarterfinals at the 2026 Winter Olympics with a win on Saturday, as they get set to face the host nation, Italy.

Trekking Among Italy’s Winter Olympic Venues? You’d Better Not Be in a Hurry.

The Games in northern Italy, which start on Friday, will be spread across 8,500 square miles. Long distances, narrow roads, complex connections and snowfall will make it a logistical nightmare.

Italy's Sofia Goggia revels in opening ceremony, seeks more Olympic medals

Italian skiing legend Sofia Goggia lit the Olympic cauldron in Cortina and played an integral role in bringing the Winter Games back to Italy.

See the best Olympic opening ceremony outfits of the 2026 Winter Games

As the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin, all eyes were on teams from around the globe proudly donning their countries' uniforms for the opening ceremony, including Team USA in outfits designed by Ralph Lauren.

Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home

Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."