The first gold medal of the 2026 Olympics belongs to Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen, who won the men's downhill skiing event on Saturday.
The first alpine skiing medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics will be handed out on Saturday in the men's downhill.
Just two months ago, Vonn became the oldest downhill skiing World Cup winner in St. Moritz, her first victory since 2018 and her 83rd overall. And she didn’t just win by the skin of her teeth; she set herself from the field by two-hundredths from a full second.
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At 46, alpine skiing icon eyes historic Olympic first for Mexico
Representing your country in the Olympics is great. But in this Winter Game, Sarah Schleper is aiming for something greater. Being the oldest alpine skier on the roster wasn’t cool enough for Schleper.
Mexican Alpine skier Sarah Schleper and her son Lasse Gaxiola are set to make history at the Winter Olympics. (AP photo)
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Winter Olympics 2026 live updates: Latest from Day 1 of the Games with the first medals handed out
The first five gold medals of the Milan Cortina Games were handed out today, plus action continued in women's hockey, curling, luge and more
Cross-country skiing is one of the longest-standing Winter Olympic sports. Here's what you need to know.
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