Day 2 Photo Highlights from Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
Associated Press photographers capture stunning moments from Day 2 of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, showcasing top athletic performances and emotional scenes.
Category : Olympics
Vonn's Sister Races to Hospital After Olympic Ski Crash
Lindsey Vonn's sister Karin Kildow has spoken out after the skiing legend's horrific crash at the Winter Olympics, confirming her medical team is on site as she races to the hospital.
Lindsey Vonn's Olympic Crash Stuns Family, Threatens Career
American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn suffered a terrifying crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics, prompting shock from her family and raising serious concerns about her future in the sport.
Milan Cortina 2026 Day Two: Olympic Action in Pictures
A visual recap of day two at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, featuring women's downhill, biathlon, cross-country skiing, and dramatic moments including Lindsey Vonn's crash.
Vonn's Olympic Return Ends in Hospital Airlift After Crash
American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn's emotional Olympic return ended dramatically as she crashed seconds into her downhill run, requiring an airlift to hospital.
US Skater Reunites with Ukrainian Family at Olympics After War
American figure skater Vadym Kolesnik reunites with family from war-torn Ukraine at the Milan Cortina Games after four years apart, thanks to a successful GoFundMe campaign.
Breezy Johnson Wins Olympic Gold After Vonn Crash
American Breezy Johnson clinched the Olympic women's downhill gold in Cortina d'Ampezzo, marking Team USA's first medal. Germany's Emma Aicher took silver and Italy's Sofia Goggia bronze, overshadowed by crashes including Lindsey Vonn's.
Breezy Johnson Wins Olympic Downhill Gold Amid Vonn Crash
American Breezy Johnson secures Olympic women's downhill gold in Cortina d'Ampezzo, while teammate Lindsey Vonn suffers a serious crash requiring hospitalisation.
Breezy Johnson Wins USA's First 2026 Gold as Vonn Crashes Out
Breezy Johnson secured Team USA's first medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics with gold in the Women's Downhill, but teammate Lindsey Vonn's comeback ended in a heartbreaking crash.
Biathlon Explained: Skiing and Shooting at Winter Olympics
Discover the unique Winter Olympic biathlon, blending cross-country skiing's endurance with rifle shooting's precision. Learn about targets, penalties, and heart rate challenges.
Lindsey Vonn's Olympic Dream Ends in Crash After ACL Injury
American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn's courageous comeback for the 2026 Winter Olympics ended in a horrific crash just seconds into her downhill final, following a recent ACL tear.
Vonn Airlifted Off Mountain After Olympic Downhill Crash
American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn suffered a dramatic crash in the Olympic women's downhill, requiring an airlift to hospital after clipping a gate and somersaulting off the course.
Alcott's Emotional Reaction to Vonn's Olympic Downhill Crash
Former British skier Chemmy Alcott fought back tears while reporting on Lindsey Vonn's horrific crash at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, describing the distressing scene as Vonn was airlifted to hospital.
Lindsey Vonn's Olympic Crash After ACL Rupture
American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn suffered a dramatic crash at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, airlifted to hospital after her injured leg gave way during a downhill event.
Lindsey Vonn's Agonising Winter Olympics Crash After ACL Injury
Skiing legend Lindsey Vonn endured a brutal crash during the women's downhill final at the Winter Olympics, just a week after suffering a serious ACL injury.
Vonn Crashes in Olympic Downhill After ACL Injury
American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn crashed during the Winter Olympics downhill event in Cortina d'Ampezzo, just nine days after suffering an ACL rupture, requiring hospitalisation.
Meloni Calls Anti-Olympics Protesters 'Enemies of Italy'
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has condemned anti-Olympics protesters as 'enemies of Italy' following violent clashes in Milan and sabotage on the rail network near Bologna, causing major disruptions during the Winter Games.
Curling Power Play Rule Explained for Winter Olympics (08.02.2026)
Mixed doubles curling at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics features the strategic power play rule, allowing teams to reposition stones once per game for tactical advantage.
Mia Brookes' Journey from Toddler Slopes to Olympics
Snowboarding prodigy Mia Brookes, who began sliding down slopes at 18 months, is now a strong contender for double gold at the Winter Olympics, supported by her family's lifelong passion for winter sports.
Northern Campaign Demands Future UK Olympics Be in the North
A coalition of northern mayors has launched 'The Great North' campaign, insisting any future UK Olympic and Paralympic bids must be based exclusively in northern England to address regional imbalances.
Vonn's Olympic Downhill Return on Injured Knee Seeks Gold
Lindsey Vonn, 41, races in the Olympic women's downhill on a severely injured left knee, aiming for her first gold since 2010 in a dramatic comeback story.
Winter Olympics 2026 Day 2: Medal Events and Schedule
Day 2 of the Winter Olympics 2026 features key medal events including Women's Downhill, Men's Skiathlon, and Mixed Relay Biathlon, with curling matches ongoing.
Lollobrigida Wins Gold on Birthday at Winter Olympics
Francesca Lollobrigida celebrated her 35th birthday by winning gold in the women's 3000m speed skating, setting an Olympic record. The Italian's victory highlighted a dramatic first day of competition at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
Vonn Battles ACL Rupture in Olympic Downhill Return
Lindsey Vonn competes in the women's downhill at the 2026 Winter Olympics with a ruptured ACL, marking a dramatic return from retirement six years after leaving the sport.
Lindsey Vonn's Olympic Grit: Defying Injury for Gold
Lindsey Vonn, battling a fully ruptured ACL, demonstrates extraordinary toughness as she trains for Olympic downhill gold, showcasing the mental strength that defines her legendary career.
Mia Brookes' Journey from Toddler to Olympic Hopeful
Snowboarding prodigy Mia Brookes, who began sliding down slopes as a toddler, is now poised to make history as Britain's first double Winter Games medalist.
Valentino Guseli Wins Australia's First Winter Olympic Snowboard Medal
Australian snowboarder Valentino Guseli secured a historic bronze in the men's big air final at the Winter Olympics, marking the nation's first-ever medal in snowboarding at the Games.
Kirsty Muir's Extreme Training Fuels Olympic Ski Success
British skier Kirsty Muir credits extreme breath-hold training in a dark quarry for her calm performances at the Winter Olympics, where she qualified third for the slopestyle final.
Cortina Curling Couples and Lindsey Vonn's Olympic Gold Bid
The Winter Olympics in Cortina sees a surge in competitive curling couples, while Lindsey Vonn aims for gold in a dramatic return to the slopes.
Stroem Wins Olympic Ski Jumping Gold, Prevc Takes Silver
Anna Odine Stroem of Norway secured Olympic gold in women's ski jumping on the normal hill, narrowly defeating Slovenian favorite Nika Prevc by 1.1 points. Prevc earned silver, while Japan's Nozomi Maruyama took bronze.
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