Why everyone should be watching Mikaela Shiffrin this Olympics
Mikaela Shiffrin, of the United States, races down the course during a training run for the World Cup downhill ski race, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Lake Louise, Alberta.
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Get up to speed with all the events at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games
The Winter Olympics are coming, but it's fair to say Aussies might not be as familiar with some of the events as those in its Summer counterpart.
How Scottish skier Alain Baxter is inspiring Dave Ryding's pursuit of Winter Olympic glory
It's two decades since Alain Baxter won then lost his Olympic slalom bronze - now Dave Ryding has vowed to share any medal he wins with his mentor.
Winter Olympics 2022 - Dave Ryding and Eve Muirhead selected as Team GB flag bearers for Beijing opening ceremony
World Cup winning alpine skier Dave Ryding and Sochi 2014 curling bronze medallist Eve Muirhead have been selected as Team GB’s flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics. They will carry the union flag into the Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing, as the second pair chosen by Britain to do so following a switch to one male and one female athlete for Tokyo 2020.
Mikaela Shiffrin v Petra Vlhova is the ultimate blockbuster event of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic games
There’s just something about snow and ice. There’s something about the frost, and the juxtaposition of tiny specks flying around against the backdrop of snow. There’s something magical about it, mesmeric.
India's Winter Olympic Contingent Covid-Free After Manager Found Negative In Retests
A day after testing positive for COVID-19, the manager of India's Winter Olympics contingent, Mohammad Abbas Wani, has returned negative results in two retests conducted in the last 24 hours, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) said on Thursday. Wani was found COVID-19 positive upon his arrival at the Beijing Airport here on Wednesday. IOA president Narinder Batra said the official has now returned negative in the last two tests.
Saudi skier set to make history at Beijing Games
Alpine skier Fayik Abdi said he is hoping to spread awareness of winter sports in Saudi Arabia as he aims to become the first athlete to represent the country at the Winter Olympics in Beijing this month.
Mikaela Shiffrin at 2022 Winter Olympics: When is she racing? How many medals has she won? How old is she?
Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin is one of the most successful athletes in any sport in the world and is one of the biggest box-office names competing in Beijing. As the most decorated American alpine skier of all time, it’s no surprise she’s favourite to top at least one Olympic podium this year.