Team GB Appeal Over Olympic Helmet Ban for Skeleton Stars
Team GB's skeleton medal hopes suffer a major blow as innovative helmets for Matt Weston and Marcus Wyatt are banned days before the Winter Olympics, prompting an urgent appeal.
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GB Skeleton Olympic Hopes Hit by Helmet Ban Row
Great Britain's skeleton team faces a potential helmet ban just days before the Winter Olympics, with the BBSA appealing an IBSF ruling on aerodynamic equipment.
Vonn's Olympic Ski Bid 'Bordering on Irresponsible' Says Expert
Ski legend Lindsey Vonn could compete at the Winter Olympics just days after an ACL injury, with a knee specialist explaining how a brace might enable her participation despite significant risks.
Readers' Favourite Winter Olympic Moments Revealed
The Guardian has asked its readers to recount their all-time favourite moments from the Winter Olympics, sparking a wave of nostalgic and inspiring stories from across the decades of sporting history.
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GB Skeleton Olympic Hopes Hit by Helmet Ban
Great Britain's skeleton team faces a potential helmet ban just days before the Winter Olympics, with the BBSA appealing an IBSF ruling on aerodynamic designs.
Winter Olympics 2026: Stars to Watch in Milan-Cortina
As the 2026 Winter Olympics kick off in Milan-Cortina, top athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin and Chloe Kim aim for glory. Discover the stories behind these contenders.
Winter Olympics 2026: Events Start Before Opening
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina will see several sports commence before Friday's opening ceremony, with alpine skiing, curling, and luge kicking off the Games on Wednesday.
Winter Olympics 2026 Opening Ceremony Stars Revealed
The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan will feature headliner Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, and other global stars. The event, themed 'Harmony', airs Friday on NBC and Peacock.
Winter Olympics 'Penis-Gate' Scandal Rocks Ski Jumping
Ski jumping at the 2026 Winter Olympics faces a bizarre cheating scandal, with reports alleging male athletes may inject substances to enlarge genitals for competitive advantage in suit measurements.
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Matt Weston: Artistic Soul of British Skeleton
British skeleton star Matt Weston discusses his artistic approach to racing at 90mph, his rivalry with teammate Marcus Wyatt, and his quest for Olympic gold in Cortina.
Olympic Skier Moeller Airlifted After High-Speed Crash
Norwegian alpine skier Fredrik Moeller was airlifted to hospital following a serious crash during training for the 2026 Winter Olympics, casting doubt on his participation.
GB Skaters Use Telepathic Bond as Olympic 'Superpower'
Luke Digby and Anastasia Vaipan-Law, Britain's top pairs skaters, reveal their unique mental connection ahead of their Winter Olympics debut in Milano Cortina 2026.
Team GB Appeals Winter Olympics Helmet Ban
British officials have launched an urgent appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a ban on new skeleton helmets, deemed illegal by the sport's governing body ahead of the Winter Olympics.
Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics: Venues and Athletes Prepare
The Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are taking shape as athletes arrive and venues finalise preparations, with 16 sports and 116 gold medals up for grabs.
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Team GB's Olympic Gold Hopes Hit by Helmet Ban
Great Britain's skeleton medal prospects suffer major setback as governing body bans aerodynamic helmets days before Winter Olympics competition begins.
GB Skeleton Star's Olympic Bid Hit by Helmet Disqualification
Team GB's skeleton world champion Matt Weston faces major Winter Olympics disruption after his helmet was declared illegal, sparking a frantic appeal ahead of competition.
Skimo Makes Olympic Debut at Milano Cortina 2026
Ski mountaineering, known as skimo, joins the Winter Olympics in 2026. This demanding sport combines uphill climbing, hiking, and rapid descents with lightweight gear.
13-Year-Old's Four-Hour Swim to Save Family Explained
Experts reveal how 13-year-old Austin Appelbee swam 4km and ran 2km to rescue his stranded family, examining the physiology and psychology behind his extraordinary endurance.
How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina
A comprehensive guide on how to watch the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, including BBC and TNT Sports coverage details, key dates, and broadcast team information for UK viewers.
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Team GB Flagbearers for Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Named
Ice dancer Lilah Fear and bobsleigh pilot Brad Hall have been selected as Team GB's flagbearers for the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, set to lead in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo respectively.
Amber Glenn: First Openly Gay Woman in Olympic Figure Skating
American figure skater Amber Glenn will become the first openly gay woman to compete in Olympic figure skating at the Milano Cortina Winter Games, aiming to inspire the LGBTQ+ community during challenging political times.
Winter Olympics Could Move to January Due to Climate Change
The International Olympic Committee is considering moving future Winter Olympics to January due to warming temperatures, with a study predicting only 10 nations will be able to host snow sports by 2040.
Winter Olympics 2026: Team GB's Medal Prospects
The 25th Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo feature 3,000 athletes from 90 nations. Team GB sends 53 competitors with hopes of surpassing their five-medal record.
Hall and Fear to Lead Team GB at Winter Olympics Opening
Bobsleigh pilot Brad Hall and ice dancer Lilah Fear have been selected as Team GB's flagbearers for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, following emotional announcements from chef de mission Eve Muirhead.
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Anthony and Graham to Carry Australian Flag at Winter Olympics
Australian moguls stars Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham have been selected as flagbearers for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, a historic dual honour for the nation's freestyle skiing team.
USA Canada Ice Hockey Schedule Winter Olympics 2026
The complete men's ice hockey schedule for Team USA and Team Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics has been announced, featuring NHL stars returning to Olympic competition for the first time since 2014.
Winter Olympics 2026: Transgender Athlete Rules Scrutinised
The International Olympic Committee is moving toward stricter regulations on transgender participation, with a potential blanket ban under new leadership, while individual sports federations maintain current rules for the upcoming Winter Games.
Palestine Absent, Israel Competing at Winter Olympics
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics see Israel competing while Palestine remains absent due to war impacts, funding issues, and climate barriers, raising questions about IOC neutrality.
Winter Olympics 2026: Russia's Ban and AIN Athletes
Russia and Belarus remain banned from the 2026 Winter Olympics, but 20 individual athletes will compete as neutral participants under the AIN banner in Milano Cortina.
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Jamaica Bobsleigh Targets Olympic Podium with New Talent
Jamaica's bobsleigh team, inspired by the 'Cool Runnings' film, sets ambitious goals for the Milano-Cortina Olympics, led by young pilot Shane Pitter and president Chris Stokes.
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