Johannes Høsflot Klæbo's pursuit of a record 9th gold medal is the gift of greatness the Olympics provide
Veteran sportswriter Richard Deitsch takes an international view of the Olympics.
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Biathlon-Kirkeeide's dreams come true in blockbuster finish
ANTERSELVA, Italy, Feb 14 : Norway's Maren Kirkeeide put her previous Olympic disappointments behind her in stunning style on Saturday, winning the women's 7.5km sprint after an epic final lap and a nail-biting finish that bore all the hallmarks of a Hollywood blockbuster.
Alpine skiing-From soccer dreamer to snow king, Brazil's Pinheiro Braathen strikes gold
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 14 : Like most young Brazilians, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen grew up wanting to emulate the country's fabled soccer players and maybe one day even wear the famous yellow and green.
American Jordan Stolz wins 2nd speedskating gold at Olympics - ESPN
MILAN — Jordan Stolz is now a two-time Olympic gold medalist in speedskating — halfway to his goal of four at the Milan Cortina Games — after winning the 500 meters on Saturday to go along with his victory in the 1,000.
Alpine skiing-Brazil's golden boy Pinheiro Braathen brings samba and fashion to the slopes
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 14 : Alpine skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history on Saturday by delivering to Brazil - and the whole of South America - their first Olympic gold with victory in the giant slalom but the 25-year-old's influence extends well beyond the slopes.
Crosscountry-Sweden's Andersson laments 'nightmare' relay leg after falls
TESERO, Italy, Feb 14 : Sweden's bid for women's relay gold unravelled in dramatic fashion on Saturday as Ebba Andersson endured a "nightmare" leg on the demanding course, with a series of falls and broken equipment leaving the favourites battling to salvage a medal.
Biathlon-Norway's Kirkeeide earns redemption as superb final lap seals sprint gold
ANTERSELVA, Italy, Feb 14 : Norway's Maren Kirkeeide shot perfectly and skied brilliantly on a frenetic final lap to win a stunning gold medal in the women's 7.5 km sprint race at the Winter Olympics on Saturday.
No dream Winter Olympics debut for Singapore alpine skier Faiz Basha after fall in giant slalom
SINGAPORE: Singapore alpine skier Faiz Basha registered a DNF (did not finish) on his Winter Olympics debut on Saturday (Feb 14).