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.
U.S. Olympians speaking up about politics at home face online backlash — including from Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said that it is hard to cheer for American Olympians who are speaking out against administration policies, calling one such critic "a real Loser" who perhaps should have stayed home.
Despite disastrous crash, Lindsey Vonn’s return was neither selfish or unwarranted
The Milano-Cortina Olympics are a place where after immense training, practice, dedication, athletes are required to be brave in different ways.
President Trump rips Olympian Hess for comments on U.S. - ESPN
MILAN — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said that it is hard to cheer for American Olympians who are speaking out against administration policies, calling one such critic «a real Loser» who perhaps should have stayed home.
Auston Matthews named U.S. men's hockey captain at Olympics - ESPN
MILAN — Auston Matthews has been named captain for the U.S. men's hockey team at the 2026 Olympics.
How skiing icon Lindsey Vonn lost control in just 12.5 seconds
Lindsey Vonn knows the Olympic downhill course better than anyone.
Ice hockey-Matthews named captain of US men's team
MILAN, Feb 8 : Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews will serve as captain of the United States men's Olympic ice hockey team at the Milano Cortina Games, USA Hockey announced on Sunday.