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🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Sports

Emil Johansson's words after the severe mountain bike crash

Swedish mountain biking star Emil Johansson shares his recovery journey and the complications following a severe crash at the 'Red Bull Rampage' event in Utah.

Mar 3 • 07:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Janika Lõiv received third place at the season opener in Spain

Janika Lõiv won third place in an international mountain biking competition in Spain, Gran Premio Zaragoza.

Mar 2 • 11:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Himalayan Hero: This Man Has Conquered the World's Tallest Mountain an Incredible Number of Times

Kami Rita, a Sherpa, recently set a world record for the most ascents of Mount Everest.

Mar 1 • 18:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Showed Fate the Middle Finger: How Blind Mountain Climber Jesse Dufton Conquered a 150-Meter Monolith

Blind British climber Jesse Dufton has scaled a 150-meter rock face called El Matador in Wyoming, showcasing the determination and skills of visually impaired athletes.

Mar 1 • 18:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Oriol Cardona: "Mountain skiing is enjoyment and nature, not two minutes of agony at the Games"

Olympic champion Oriol Cardona discusses his mountain skiing success and the impact of his medals on his life.

Feb 26 • 20:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Canyon Sender CFR Team in Test: Fun Machine for Downhill Fans

The Canyon Sender CFR Team is an advanced downhill mountain bike that has already contributed to significant successes in competitive racing.

Feb 26 • 12:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Video: A French Adventurer's Suicide Jump from a 2000-Meter Mountain in Oman

A French adventurer jumped from a height of 2000 meters in Oman, showcasing the thrill of extreme sports in the picturesque landscape.

Feb 26 • 11:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Kilian Jornet will return to UTMB four years later, the world's most coveted race, in pursuit of his fifth crown

Kilian Jornet is set to return to the UTMB, aiming to secure his fifth title in the prestigious race after a four-year absence.

Feb 23 • 19:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Klaebo and Brignone, the kings of the Games where Lindsey Vonn and Malinin faltered

Norwegian skier Johannes Klaebo achieved six golds while Spain celebrated its best-ever Olympic Winter Games performance with multiple medals in mountain skiing.

Feb 22 • 17:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

David Valero starts a new life with a podium finish in his debut at the MTB Marathon World Cup

David Valero made a successful debut in the MTB Marathon World Cup, securing a podium finish after switching teams and focusing on a new discipline.

Feb 21 • 15:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Oriol Cardona and Ana Alonso complete their historic week with a bronze in the mixed relay at the Olympics

Spanish athletes Oriol Cardona and Ana Alonso have made history by winning a bronze medal in the mixed relay at the Winter Olympics, adding to their previous successes in skiing events.

Feb 21 • 13:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Where will the next Winter Olympics be held and when will it take place?

The 2030 Winter Olympics are set to be hosted across the French Alps from February 1 to 17, 2030, uniting various mountain communities and focusing on sustainability.

Feb 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The sporting spirit of Banyoles and the family mountain tradition that propelled Oriol Cardona to historic Olympic gold

The town of Banyoles celebrates the Olympic gold medal victory of its native son Oriol Cardona in mountain skiing, reflecting the region's deep-rooted sporting culture.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

High Avalanche Danger in Several Popular Mountain Areas

Meteorologists have issued a red alert for avalanche danger in Nordland's Helgeland region due to heavy snowfall and strong winds.

Feb 20 • 05:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Spain wins gold at the Winter Olympics after 54 years, Col becomes the first champion in 'mountain skiing'

Spain's Oriol Cardona Col secured the gold medal in mountain skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking the country's first Olympic gold in this category after 54 years.

Feb 20 • 01:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

US ski jumper Ben Loomis avoids Olympic mishap after being struck by leaf blower on mountain

Ski jumper Ben Loomis narrowly escaped a serious accident during the Olympics when he was hit by a leaf blower while preparing for a jump.

Feb 19 • 22:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Ana Alonso, bronze medalist at the Winter Olympics five months after breaking her knee

Ana Alonso won a bronze medal in the mountain skiing sprint event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, overcoming a severe knee injury sustained just five months earlier.

Feb 19 • 13:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Who is Oriol Cardona, the new Olympic champion? Amateur pianist, truck driver's license, modeling stints, and the influence of his father Joan

Oriol Cardona, recently crowned Olympic champion in mountain skiing, reflects on his journey, balancing his passion for music and the pressure of competition.

Feb 19 • 13:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Ana Alonso surprises with a bronze medal in the winter Olympics skimo sprint final

Ana Alonso from Granada surprises the sporting world by winning a bronze medal in the winter Olympic final for mountain skiing.

Feb 19 • 12:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Oriol Cardona and the heavy burden of aspiring for Spain's first gold in winter Olympic history since Paquito Fernández Ochoa 54 years ago

Mountain skier Oriol Cardona is seen as a strong contender for Spain's first gold in winter Olympics since 1972, acknowledging the high stakes of the competition.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Climbing with skins and then going down, the debut of ski mountaineering

The article discusses the rise of ski mountaineering as a sport that combines ascension and descension in mountain sports, reflecting a deeper connection to nature and personal challenges.

Feb 18 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

The apprentice Oriol Cardona and the master Kilian Jornet: this is the sport that could give Spain a gold medal in winter after 54 years

Spain is poised to win its second Olympic gold medal in winter sports, 54 years after the last, in a lesser-known competitive sport led by mountain skier Oriol Cardona.

Feb 18 • 18:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Alps 2030 Olympics: 'The Games will perpetuate the model that is emptying mountain territories'

Guillaume Desmurs criticizes the lack of strategic planning for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the Alps, warning of the potential negative impacts on the region.

Feb 18 • 07:12 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

Mountain skier Ģērmane does not reach the finish line, Bondare outside top 50 after the first run

Latvia's leading alpine skier Dženifera Ģērmane failed to finish the slalom race, while Liene Bondare placed just outside the top 50.

Feb 18 • 06:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ot Ferrer, Oriol Cardona and the 'sitcom' in the Pyrenees that could give Spain a medal at the Olympics: "We are hermits; in bed by eight"

A group of Spanish mountaineering skiers including Ot Ferrer and Oriol Cardona are training in the French Pyrenees and are hopeful for Olympic medals in Milan-Cortina.

Feb 17 • 20:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Liveblog Olympics 2026: Vonn wants to 'stand at the top of the mountain' again

Lindsey Vonn, the severely injured ski racer, dreams of returning to the slopes as the Olympics 2026 approaches.

Feb 16 • 07:39 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Mountain skier A. Drukarovas racing on February 16: "This day is very important for me"

Lithuanian skier A. Drukarovas is set to compete in slalom races on February 16, marking a historic moment for Lithuania in the Olympics.

Feb 16 • 05:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Jolanta Leonavičiūtė made heads turn: she skied down the mountain only in a swimsuit

Jolanta Leonavičiūtė shared a striking video on social media of herself skiing in the Dolomites, Italy, wearing nothing but a swimsuit.

Feb 15 • 14:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Cortina d'Ampezzo: The Mountain Village of Contrasts

Cortina d'Ampezzo is seeing unprecedented investment in new hotels and sports facilities aimed at attracting more visitors, facing opposition from some locals concerned about preserving tradition.

Feb 14 • 13:20 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

Almens Dominates at the Olympic Mountain, Latvian Opmanis Makes Top Forty Again

Swiss skier Fon Almens won the super-G at the Olympic Games, while Latvian Elvis Opmanis finished in the top forty for the second consecutive time.

Feb 11 • 08:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

They steal a safe from a hotel in the Catalan Pyrenees on a sled and throw it off a cliff

A safe weighing about 300 kilos was stolen from a hotel in the Catalan Pyrenees by three masked robbers who used a sled to transport it before throwing it down a mountain.

Feb 10 • 18:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Severe Fall at the Olympics: Lindsey Vonn Experiences Her Drama on the Mountain of Destiny

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn faced a tragic end to her career after a serious fall during her final competition at the Winter Olympics in Cortina.

Feb 8 • 14:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Vonn experiences a fall – mountain skiing star is evacuated by helicopter

US skier Lindsey Vonn was evacuated by helicopter after a fall during a downhill race, suffering a severe injury to her left knee.

Feb 8 • 11:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

With hands that once held a hammer, sculptor Franjo von Almen carved the snowy mountain... Milan's first gold medal glory

Swiss alpine skier Franjo von Almen won the first gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in the men's downhill event.

Feb 7 • 13:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

The Dangerous Trend of Off-Piste Skiing in a Snow-Filled Pyrenees: 'Resorts Could Raise the Bar on Safety'

Experts link the rise in mountain rescues to seasonality and lack of knowledge regarding necessary equipment, noting that the Pyrenees have seen the highest number of fatalities in three decades this season with eight deaths.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

The Crazy Training of Olympic Hopefuls: Climbing Mount Everest 54 Times in a Year

Norwegian cross-country skier Hans-Inge Klette has turned uphill climbing into a lifestyle as he prepares for the Milan-Cortina Olympics, having spent countless hours on mountain slopes since 2020.

Feb 5 • 21:25 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

Carlos Soria, the old rebel of the mountain turns 87 years old

Carlos Soria, a renowned mountaineer, recently celebrated his 87th birthday and is famed for becoming the oldest person to summit an eight-thousand-meter peak last month.

Feb 5 • 03:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

Freeride Fiesta arrives in Guadalajara in collaboration with Red Bull

Guadalajara hosted the Freeride Fiesta, the largest mountain biking freeride event in Latin America and one of the top five globally, supported by Red Bull Mexico.

Feb 5 • 02:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PHOTO ⟩ "Children train here, but next door – a mountain of garbage." Neighbors horrified by the landfill in Purvciems

Residents of Purvciems express outrage over a garbage dump near a children's sports club, highlighting ongoing issues with waste management in the area.

Feb 3 • 22:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Mountain Sports and Climate Change: Too Warm, Too Much Risk

Climate change is significantly impacting mountain sports, raising concerns about safety and risk in regions worldwide, as illustrated by the tragic death of Laura Dahlmeier during a rockfall at Laila Peak.

Feb 3 • 05:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Olympic Winter Games: By bus instead of gondola to the starting house

Due to delays in the completion of a new lift, athletes and spectators attending the Olympic Winter Games will need to use buses to access the mountain instead of gondolas.

Feb 2 • 11:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Sports

Weak Jumpers, Strong Skaters, War on the Mountain. What You Should Know Before the Winter Olympics?

As the Winter Olympics approach, Poland's ski jumpers are underperforming amid a significant conflict among sports officials, although there is hope for success from other athletes.

Jan 30 • 11:33 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Civil Guard warns those planning a mountain trip

The Civil Guard issues a warning with crucial recommendations for safe mountain excursions during the winter season.

Jan 16 • 06:55 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

Ana Alonso achieves the impossible and returns to compete a month before the Games: 'We didn't give them the option not to believe'

Ana Alonso makes a remarkable comeback to compete in the World Cup less than four months after being struck by an off-road vehicle, with her eyes set on a medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Jan 14 • 15:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Horror final hours of two climbers 'entrapped' in Everest's 'death zone'

The article recounts the tragic final hours of British climbers Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker, who disappeared while attempting to summit Mount Everest in 1982.

Jan 14 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Zoquetes Trail: how a race surpasses a thousand entrants without giving a euro in prizes

The Zoquetes Trail in Teruel has become a national benchmark event, attracting over a thousand participants through community love rather than monetary prizes.

Jan 12 • 10:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Five mountain dinners: the appetizer of the Olympic Games

The article discusses a gastronomic event dedicated to mountain cuisine in preparation for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milan-Cortina.

Jan 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Sports

Dog sledding competitions take place on the mountain plains in the Ore Mountains. Abertamy hosts a two-day race

Abertamy is hosting a two-day dog sledding competition in the Ore Mountains.

Jan 10 • 13:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Identità Golose Milan the mountain cuisine, an appetizer for the Olympic Games

In preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, the event will highlight not just sports but also the region's culinary offerings as part of its identity.

Jan 10 • 06:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

"Here we go, now it's us who have the snow!": it finally snows (and a lot) on our ski resorts

After a poor start to the week, significant snowfall has blessed the French mountain ranges, suggesting a promising winter for skiing.

Jan 9 • 16:00 UTC

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