Who decides? Vonn crash exposes tensions over athlete autonomy
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Speed skating-Eitrem and Jilek warn relocation of 2030 event could harm Games spirit
MILAN, Feb 8 : Olympic 5,000 metres champion Sander Eitrem and silver medallist Metodej Jilek voiced disappointment at the prospect of the French Alps 2030 speed skating events being held outside France, warning it could harm the competition's atmosphere.
Ice hockey-Sweden sail into quarters with 4-0 win over France
MILAN, Feb 8 : Sweden secured their place in the Olympic women's ice hockey quarter-finals with a 4-0 win over France in Group B at Milano Rho arena on Sunday, condemning the French to their third defeat in as many games.
Biathlon-Homecoming queen Wierer helps Italy to mixed relay silver
ANTERSELVA, Italy, Feb 8 : Hometown hero Dorotea Wierer did her part in delivering a silver medal in Sunday's mixed relay that lifted the hearts of biathlon fans in northern Italy, heralding her second place as if she had won gold.
Félix Auger-Aliassime becomes Canada's winningest male in Open Era with French title
Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime defended his Open Occitanie title with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) win over France's Adrian Mannarino in Sunday's final.
Crosscountry-Rivals wave off controversy as Desloges takes skiathlon silver
TESERO, Italy, Feb 8 : Rivals of French silver medallist Mathis Desloges played down an early course infringement during the men's skiathlon at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Sunday, saying the incident had little impact on the final outcome.
Olympic-Biathlon-Simon's mental strength delivers glorious French relay gold
ANTERSELVA, Italy, Feb 8 : Favourites France delivered an expected gold medal in the first biathlon event of the Milano Cortina Games, leaning on the instincts of anchorwoman Julia Simon whose imperious final leg secured them a perfect start to the competition.
Alpine Skiing-Odermatt gets fresh shot at gold in combined event
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 8 - Alpine skiing great Marco Odermatt, left empty‑handed in the Olympic downhill, has another chance to chase gold after he was paired with reigning slalom world champion Loïc Meillard for Monday's team combined race, according to the Swiss national skiing federation.