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Team USA Athletes Prepare for 2026 Olympics Amid Tragedy

1/15/2026

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Team USA Athletes

Amber Glenn, Ellie Kam, and Danny O’Shea from Colorado Springs will represent Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, February 6–22, 2026.
Cortina will host events including curling and women's Alpine skiing.
A construction site guard near Cortina died during a night shift.
Authorities confirmed the 55-year-old worker suffered a heart attack.
Italy’s Infrastructure Minister called for an investigation, expressing condolences.

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Cacciari Salvati Robbery

On January 14, 2026, a three-person armed gang robbed the Cacciari Salvati luxury jewellery store in Cortina d'Ampezzo, overpowering a shop assistant who was unharmed.
With the value of the stolen items unknown, investigators found a getaway car nearby.
Cortina, a town of about 5,000 people, is set to co-host the 2026 Winter Olympics next month.

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Team USA Athletes

Amber Glenn, Ellie Kam, and Danny O’Shea from Colorado Springs will represent Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, February 6–22, 2026.
Cortina will host events including curling and women's Alpine skiing.
A construction site guard near Cortina died during a night shift.
Authorities confirmed the 55-year-old worker suffered a heart attack.
Italy’s Infrastructure Minister called for an investigation, expressing condolences.

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