New Zealand skier Ben Harrington walks away after ‘insane’ crash on Olympic halfpipe
New Zealand skier Ben Harrington has walked off the course unassisted after an “insane” fall in which he hit his head and neck on the lip of the halfpipe.
Winter Olympic Sport News
Grainger: Beijing medal haul just first component of long-term Winter Olympic strategy
Team GB bosses insist British athletes' Beijing fortunes represent just one small step towards cracking their wider Winter Olympic conundrum. Britain are still yet to bank a spot on the podium at the Games after UK Sport had set an ambitious target of winning three to seven medals.
Korean speed skater Choi Minjeong after winning gold in women’s 1500m: “Thanks to all who support me”
Choi Minjeong concluded her short track speed skating programme with 1500m gold to leave Beijing 2022 with a three-medal haul.
Elise Christie reveals shock retirement U-turn as speed skater targets 2026 Olympics
Elise Christie will come out of retirement and try to win a medal at the 2026 Olympics without financial backing.
Brita Sigourney books final berth for Team USA in Beijing 2022 freestyle skiing women's halfpipe
Team USA freestyle skiing women’s halfpipe competitor Brita Sigourney made a solid started her campaign to be the first USA woman to win two consecutive Winter Olympic medals in freestyle skiing.
Expert reveals why Winter Olympic figure skaters don’t get dizzy after spins
Top figure skaters spin at such unbelievably fast speeds - as many as six revolutions per second - that it can make even spectators feel a little woozy.
Medal hopes raised after Zoe Atkin qualifies fourth for freestyle halfpipe final
Zoe Atkin raised hopes of a late change in Great Britain’s Winter Olympic fortunes after qualifying in fourth place for Friday’s freestyle halfpipe final in Zhangjikou.
Ailing (Eileen) Gu in freeski halfpipe qualifying at Beijing 2022 - latest
Ailing (Eileen) Gu is about to compete in women’s freeski halfpipe qualifying at Beijing 2022, her final event of these Winter Olympic Games.