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2026 Winter Olympics: Team USA Competes Amid Protests

2/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina opened with Team USA's 16-athlete figure skating roster led by Ilia Malinin (U.S. figure skater).
Figure skating events began before the Opening Ceremony as Team USA pursued gold, with Amber Glenn (U.S. figure skater) and Alysa Liu (U.S. figure skater) among competitors.
In curling, Team USA features several debutants, including Team Casper.
Protests against U.S. immigration policies occurred in Milan during the Games.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, held from February 10 to 26, marked Italy's second time hosting the Games, following Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956. The event featured 84 medal events across 15 disciplines and included 216 U.S. athletes. Protests over Italy's immigration policies highlighted the Olympics' dual role in showcasing athletic prowess and addressing social issues, a trend continuing into the upcoming 2026 Games.

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Story summary

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina opened with Team USA's 16-athlete figure skating roster led by Ilia Malinin (U.S. figure skater).
Figure skating events began before the Opening Ceremony as Team USA pursued gold, with Amber Glenn (U.S. figure skater) and Alysa Liu (U.S. figure skater) among competitors.
In curling, Team USA features several debutants, including Team Casper.
Protests against U.S. immigration policies occurred in Milan during the Games.

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