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2026 Winter Olympics: New Events and Medal Showdown Ahead!

2/4/2026

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Olympians Prepare for 2026

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin February 6, 2026, with the opening ceremony at Milan's San Siro Stadium.
Ski mountaineering is a new Olympic event, with competitions across six cities.
Athletes will contend for 116 gold medals, with the closing ceremony in Verona on February 22, and the United States and Canada expected to top the medal tally.
South Korea aims for three gold medals.

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Erin Jackson Leads Flag Bearers

Erin Jackson, speedskater, and Frank Del Duca, bobsledder, will be the United States flag bearers at the opening ceremony on February 6, 2026, at San Siro Stadium in Milan.
Erin Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual Winter Olympic gold medal and expressed pride in representing the United States.
Frank Del Duca is a sergeant in the U.S. Army and is making his second Olympic appearance.

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Historical Context

The 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, held from February 8 to 24, marked a significant moment in Olympic history, featuring 2,399 athletes from 78 nations. Following the September 11 attacks, heightened security measures were implemented. The U.S. team won 34 medals, including 10 golds, reflecting a resurgence in American winter sports and setting the stage for future events like the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Olympians Prepare for 2026

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin February 6, 2026, with the opening ceremony at Milan's San Siro Stadium.
Ski mountaineering is a new Olympic event, with competitions across six cities.
Athletes will contend for 116 gold medals, with the closing ceremony in Verona on February 22, and the United States and Canada expected to top the medal tally.
South Korea aims for three gold medals.

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