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🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Juanito Muehlegg has never existed

The article discusses the complexities surrounding the legacy of Olympic skiing, particularly focusing on the fictional character Juanito Muehlegg and its implications in the context of Olympic history.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

The legend of the Spanish Olympic bobsleigh team that never existed: "We were a bunch of losers"

A forgotten tale of Spain's Olympic bobsleigh team reveals their struggles with inadequate equipment and lack of recognition in the history of winter sports.

Feb 24 • 21:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Oriol Cardona: "I made a radical change to my life to win these two medals"

Spanish skier Oriol Cardona reflects on his emotional Olympic experience after winning a gold and bronze medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Feb 22 • 21:41 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
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

The Ceaseless Ascent of Pau Gasol: From Star on the Court to President of the IOC Athlete Commission

Former basketball star Pau Gasol has been appointed as the first Spanish president of the International Olympic Committee's Athlete Commission.

Feb 20 • 18:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

From Paquito Fernández Ochoa to Oriol Cardona: 54 years between two pioneers

Oriol Cardona breaks a 54-year drought for Spanish Olympic champions in winter sports by winning gold.

Feb 19 • 21:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Seven Spanish medals in 90 years of Winter Games, a failure or a miracle?

The article discusses Spain's performance in the Winter Olympics, highlighting its meager medal count over 90 years and questioning whether this is a failure or a remarkable achievement.

Feb 19 • 19:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

A perfect transition and a comeback: this is how the two Spanish medals in skimo were achieved

Spain won two medals in the Olympic debut of skimo, with Oriol Cardona securing gold and Ana Alonso taking bronze.

Feb 19 • 18:04 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Olympics: ‘Sexy Spanish athletes’, ‘Chinese with phone in hand’, the head of sports at Rai resigns after verbal slip-ups on air

The head of sports at Rai resigns following controversial remarks made during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Feb 19 • 15:01 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
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Quim Salarich survives with distinction in the slalom that gives gold to the Swiss Loic Meillard

Quim Salarich finishes 19th in a challenging slalom event at the Winter Olympics, while Swiss skier Loic Meillard secures gold despite many disqualifications.

Feb 16 • 15:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Surprising Marriage Proposal of Spanish Skater Olivia Smart's Partner in Milan After the Winter Games

Spanish figure skater Olivia Smart announced her engagement to fellow skater Jean-Luc Baker, who proposed in Milan following the Winter Olympics.

Feb 16 • 10:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

From Rivals to Lifelong Partners... Spanish Figure Skater Receives Proposal on the Streets of Milan

Olivia Smart, a Spanish ice dancer, received a marriage proposal from her former rival, Jang Luc Baker, in Milan after competing in the Winter Olympics.

Feb 16 • 07:52 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Olympic rivals turned lovers as US ice dancer proposes to Spanish skater on Valentine's Day in Milan

An ice dancer from the U.S., Jean-Luc Baker, proposed to Spanish skater Olivia Smart on Valentine's Day in Milan, marking a romantic turn from their competitive history.

Feb 15 • 20:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

'I've been in the Olympics Village – there are ripped bodies and lots of sex'

Spanish Olympic medallist Ana Peleteiro reveals that the Olympic Village is marked by high levels of physical attraction and sexual activity among athletes.

Feb 13 • 17:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Queralt Castellet does not succeed in an incident-filled snowboard final at the Milan-Cortina Games

Spanish snowboarder Queralt Castellet fails to medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, falling in all three rounds of her final.

Feb 12 • 21:10 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Facing the music: Figure skaters battle copyright issues over the tunes they use

Figure skaters are facing challenges related to copyright permissions for the music they choose to perform to, exemplified by Spanish skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabaté's recent scare of potentially losing his routine due to music licensing issues.

Feb 11 • 18:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

What happened to 'Juanito' Mühlegg, the naturalized skier who lost his medals due to a doping scandal?

The article discusses the controversial career of Johann 'Juanito' Mühlegg, a German skier who became a Spanish national but later lost his Olympic medals due to doping allegations.

Feb 11 • 08:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Daniel Milagros and the Fable of Ice, Where Rich and Poor Skate for Medals in Milan-Cortina

Spanish speed skater Daniel Milagros makes history by being the first from his country to compete in the Winter Olympics at Milan-Cortina.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Did SNS Make a Move? Figure Skating Music 'Seems Skatable' Under Copyright Clouds for the Olympics

Social media might save a Spanish figure skater facing copyright issues with his routine music ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Feb 9 • 21:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

At the Olympic Village, condoms with the Region's logo, Fontana: "Prevention and common sense"

The Olympic Village is providing free condoms and sanitary products for athletes, as highlighted by Spanish flag bearer Olivia Smart in a viral video.

Feb 8 • 18:13 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Nora Cornell's bad trip due to a fentanyl overdose: 'My body couldn't take it'

Nora Cornell, the first Spanish participant in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, reflects on her near-fatal fentanyl overdose as she prepares for her Olympic debut.

Feb 7 • 16:18 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

2026 Winter Olympics: dates, events, Spanish athletes competing and where they are held

The 2026 Winter Olympics will commence on February 6 in Milan, Italy, featuring an inaugural ceremony at the San Siro stadium and highlighting Spanish athletes' participation.

Feb 7 • 05:02 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Sports

2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics: schedule, times, and where to watch all competitions on TV

From February 6 to 22, the venues in Milan-Cortina will host the 2026 Winter Olympics, featuring more than 3,500 athletes across over 16 disciplines, including a significant Spanish delegation of 20 athletes.

Feb 6 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

Quim Salarich, Spanish Flagbearer: "I’m anxious and I already see I’m going to go faster than I should"

Catalan skier Quim Salarich is excited to lead Spain's small delegation at the Winter Olympics, showcasing his enthusiasm ahead of the opening ceremony.

Feb 6 • 03:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

The two Spanish flag bearers and a controversy: "They said I shouldn't carry the flag"

The Spanish Olympic Committee faced criticism while selecting flag bearers for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, prioritizing longevity over past achievements.

Feb 5 • 21:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'Salvador' and the Winter Olympics: what to watch on TV and streaming this Friday

The article discusses the Spanish action series 'Salvador' about a man trying to save his daughter from a neo-Nazi group, alongside streaming details for the Winter Olympics.

Feb 5 • 19:59 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Sports

From Milan to the Dolomites: a journey through the venues of the 2026 Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics Milano Cortina 2026 officially take place from February 6 to 22, featuring a historical Spanish delegation of twenty athletes across key venues in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Feb 5 • 18:51 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Sports

How a basketball player became the first Spanish shot putter to participate in the Olympic Games

The story of Margarita Ramos Villar, who transitioned from basketball to become the first Spanish shot putter in the Olympics, highlights her journey of overcoming challenges.

Feb 5 • 11:52 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

In skating there is a Minions case: Sabaté forced to change music. No wait!

Spanish skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabaté has stirred excitement ahead of the artistic skating events at the Italian Olympics by performing to Minions music while dressing like the characters.

Feb 4 • 14:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Tomás Guarino can dress as a Minion and carry out his short program after reaching an agreement with the producer

Spanish entertainer Tomás Guarino has reached an agreement that allows him to dress as a Minion and perform his short program without any copyright issues just days before the Olympic Games.

Feb 4 • 09:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Minion Owner Riches Olympic Skater

Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate must change his short program at the last minute before the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics due to music approval issues.

Feb 4 • 06:31 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

Skater Obtains Minions Rights for His Routine at the Winter Olympics

Spanish skater Tomás-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté has secured the rights to use a Minions-themed electronic song for his routine at the upcoming Winter Olympics, after initially facing the need to find a different track.

Feb 4 • 04:59 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Sports

Spanish skating avoids a setback just days before the Winter Olympics: Tomás Guarino will be able to dress as a Minion

The Spanish skating team overcomes a last-minute issue ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, allowing Tomás Guarino to dress as a Minion.

Feb 3 • 15:32 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

Performance as a Minion – Figure Skater Faces Uncertainty with Olympic Routine

A Spanish figure skater delivers an impressive performance as a Minion, but his Olympic short program is in jeopardy.

Feb 3 • 13:34 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

Performance as a Minion – Figure Skater Fights for His Olympic Program

A Spanish figure skater dazzles the audience with his Minion-themed performance, while facing challenges in securing his Olympic short program.

Feb 3 • 13:34 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

Tomàs Guarino is not allowed to be a minion at the Winter Olympics

Spanish figure skater Tomàs Guarino is barred from using music from 'Despicable Me' for his routine due to copyright issues.

Feb 3 • 10:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Ankara setback on the brink of the Olympics - Entire performance was stolen

Spanish figure skater Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté faces a significant setback ahead of the Olympics after his performance music was reportedly stolen, preventing him from competing in Milan-Cortina.

Feb 3 • 05:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Spanish figure skater says Minions music barred due to copyright issue

Olympic debutant Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate will not be able to use music from the Minions franchise due to copyright concerns during his figure skating routine ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Feb 2 • 20:07 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Sports

One month until the Winter Olympics, these are the sports with Spanish participation

As the Winter Olympics approach in February 2026, Spain's delegation aims for historic results in sports with notable participation despite lower popularity compared to summer Olympics.

Jan 9 • 17:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Smart-Dieck, the couple who will represent Spain in figure skating at the Games: “We have to stay focused”

The Spanish ice dancing pair Smart-Dieck, comprised of an English woman and a German man who have become Spanish nationals, will compete in the Milan-Cortina Olympics, emphasizing the importance of focus and treating their sport as an art form that requires mental fortitude.

Dec 26 • 04:30 UTC

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