One of the best teams ever iced: How Canada won Olympic women’s hockey gold 20 years ago in Italy
Five games played, only two goals against and a whopping 46 goals for.
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Torch arrives in co-host Cortina on anniversary of 1956 Games
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Jan 26 : The Olympic torch relay reached the co-host Cortina d'Ampezzo on Monday, heading into the Dolomite town on the 70th anniversary of the opening of its 1956 Winter Games.
Canadian Olympic Committee launches 10-year strategic plan before Milano-Cortina Olympics
The Canadian Olympic Committee on Monday announced a 10-year strategic plan to strengthen its mission to transform Canada through the power of sport.
Alpine skiing-Brignone to race in Crans-Montana ahead of Games
Jan 26 : Federica Brignone will continue her build-up for the Olympics after sustaining serious leg injuries last year by taking part in the Crans-Montana World Cup races in Switzerland this week, the Italian skiing federation (FISI) said on Monday.
US to send largest Winter Games team to Milano Cortina with 232 athletes
Jan 26 : A group of 98 veteran Olympians such as Mikaela Shiffrin will anchor the U.S. team in Milano Cortina, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said on Monday, as it prepares to send 232 athletes to the Winter Games that kick off next month.
France's Dupont fired up for crunch Six Nations opener against Ireland
Jan 26 : France have no choice but to be ready when they kick off their Six Nations title defence next week against Ireland in Paris, their captain Antoine Dupont said on Monday.
Friedrich and Humphries seeking bobsleigh immortality
LONDON, Jan 26 : Germany’s Francesco Friedrich has the opportunity to become the most successful male bobsledder in Olympic history, while Canadian-turned American Kaillie Humphries, already the owner of that title on the women’s side, can cement her star status on the newly built Olympics track at Cortina next month.
New flips, twists and spins coming to the Alps at Winter Olympics
Jan 26 : Aerial tricks in freeskiing and snowboarding are becoming increasingly difficult — and more dangerous — as athletes push technical boundaries to stay competitive.