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

United States' Breezy Johnson, right, and fiancee Connor Watkins smile at each other as they are interviewed after he proposed to her at the end of an alpine ski, women's super-G race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Credit: AP/Jacquelyn Martin

Get ready to see the world's best athletes go head-to-head in their quest for the gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic venues spread across northern Italy. From the city lights of Milan to the snowy peaks of the Dolomites,

MILAN (AP) — It’s official: Host nation Italy is having its best Winter Olympics of all time. Italy picked up four medals in quick succession on Sunday — two golds, a silver and a bronze — to reach 22 and surpass its previous best medal haul of 20,

For Park City Mayor Ryan Dickey and City Councilor Tana Toly, lessons from the Milano Cortina Olympics have come from not only high level observation sessions and meetings, but also through experiencing the Games as any fan would,

As the lights of the old ski jump hill from the 1956 Olympics shine through his kitchen window, Italian mountain climber Mario Dibona pours a beer and gently places his prized possession on the table.

Hollywood's trusted luxury travel experts reveal where to eat, stay, revel and slip away during the 25 Winter Olympiad - from private alpine hideaways to the essential see-and-be-seen spots.

Italy launched the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday with a slick and colorful ceremony that celebrated the country’s history, arts and fashion but where global political tensions surfaced in the crowd reaction.

This will be the Italians’ fourth go-around on sports’ biggest stage.

Skeleton offers a high‑adrenaline blend of speed, precision and sheer courage as athletes hurtle head‑first toward victory. Athletes race down an ice track lying on a small, flat sled, with their face just inches from the track's surface. Steering is ...

By Sara Rossi and Cristina Carlevaro CORTINA D'AMPEZZO/TREVISO, Italy, Feb 9 (Reuters) - U.S. skiing great Lindsey Vonn has had two operations in Italy after a serious leg fracture, a source said, to stabilise her after a horrific crash 13 seconds into one of the most hotly anticipated races at the Winter Olympics.

The Italian men’s speedskating team pulled off a stunner in team pursuit, surging past the United States to gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics