The 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing thousands of athletes from around the world together for more than two weeks of competition — and the Games are a gold mine for statistics.

The 2026 Milan Cortina Games will wrap up with the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 22. Here's how you can watch the festivities on NBC and Peacock.

Shiffrin, 30, is the winningest alpine skier of all time and is looking for redemption in Italy. A gold medalist in Sochi and Pyeongchang, she crashed in three races at Beijing 2022 and missed the podium in all six events she competed in. She’s in top form in slalom with the women’s Alpine program set to begin Feb. 8.

When fans see Ilia Malinin doing things no one on earth does, they often forget that he is barely 21 years old. Entering Milan, Malinin was the clear favorite in the individual event, especially considering his form.

Mohney, who holds a doctorate in interdisciplinary health sciences, listed several red flags that skaters and staff watch for, and wellness tips for weekend athletes.

Today’s athletes aren’t just chasing medals. They’re prioritizing mental health, training with AI, challenging gender norms, and broadcasting it all from inside the Village.

Biathlon, which combines rifle shooting and cross-country skiing, developed out of Scandinavian military training exercises. Three members of the U.S. biathlon team are with the Vermont National Guard: Staff Sgt.

With the 2026 Milano Cortina Games in the spotlight, claims about politicians and athletes tore through feeds like Olympic speed skaters.