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Ilia Malinin finishes 2nd, U.S. women win hockey again

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Winter Olympics 2026 live updates: Ilia Malinin finishes second, U.S. women win hockey again

The first medal of the Winter Games was awarded this morning, with Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen taking the gold.

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See Ilia Malinin's historic backflip at Winter Olympics

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What to watch on Day 1 of the Milan Cortina Olympics: Men's downhill medal race, Ilia Malinin skates

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Winter Olympics Day 2 primer: Wait, this is actually Day 1?

After a colorful Opening Ceremonies at multiple sites Friday night to kick off the Winter Olympics, the Games really begin Saturday — as the first medals will be awarded.

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Milan Cortina Olympics highlights: USA figure skating, hockey shine on medal-less day

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Winter Olympics today: First gold medals awarded, snowboard Big Air on tap

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Swiss racer Von Allmen wins first gold of Winter Olympics

Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni, two Italian skiing Olympic champions of the past, lit an intricate cauldron inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's knots at Milan's Arch of Peace.

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Everything that happened on Saturday, February 7 at the Winter Olympics

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What to watch on Day 1 of the Milan Cortina Olympics: Men’s downhill medal race, Ilia Malinin skates

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How many countries are in Olympics? Full list of 2026 Winter Games participants

There are 93 countries participating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, including more than 3,500 athletes, according to the Olympics' official website.

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2026 Winter Olympics: Athletes, events and milestones by the numbers

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2026 Winter Olympics Medal Count: Team USA's Gold Race Updates and Results

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7 things to know about the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics are being hosted by both Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, a ski town near Italy's border with Austria. This is the first time the Olympics, in either season, has had two official host cities.