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Lozbers wins gold medal at the World Youth Biathlon Championship

Sixteen-year-old Lozbers claimed gold in the under 19 category at the World Youth Biathlon Championship, showcasing exceptional skiing speed despite some shooting mistakes.

Feb 28 • 09:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

PM OLYMPICS: NUMBER PUZZLE: The statistics of Estonian biathletes' performances at the competition are at times worse than perceived

Estonian biathletes' performances at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics failed to meet expectations due to decreased skiing speed, with coaches unable to publicly articulate the reasons for this underperformance.

Feb 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Schedule and Highlights: What the 2026 Olympics Will Bring This Friday

The article outlines the schedule and key events expected on the third-to-last day of the Winter Olympics, focusing on several sports including biathlon, freestyle skiing, and speed skating.

Feb 20 • 04:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Stability at High Speed Is Not Staying Still

The author reflects on their experiences watching Winter Olympic sports, contrasting their appreciation for figure skating, skiing, and snowboarding with their husband's love for hockey and luge.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

ETV Sports Show, February 19

The ETV Sports Show scheduled for February 19 highlights various Olympic events, including ski jumping, cross-country skiing, speed skating, figure skating, and freestyle skiing qualifications.

Feb 19 • 20:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Commentary: Finland's Medal Heroes Had the Ingredients for Catastrophe

This commentary explores how Finnish athletes Eero Hirvonen and Ilkka Herola struggled with their speed in a recent competition, highlighting their potential for disaster amid challenging conditions.

Feb 19 • 09:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Skiing down at 200 km/h with a '360-degree turn' in ski gear... What sport hasn't debuted?

The recent Winter Olympics introduced ski mountaineering as an official event, marking the first addition of an official sport since 1998, despite previous attempts with other styles like acro ski and speed skiing.

Feb 19 • 06:54 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Klæbo wreaked havoc again: – Gold number five!

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo and Einar Hedegart secured another gold in the men's sprint relay, showcasing Klæbo's remarkable speed and dominance in skiing.

Feb 18 • 11:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Lithuanian Woman Skiing in Slovakia Experienced a Nightmare - She Was Hit by a Skier Coming at High Speed: "The Most Important Thing is - I Am Alive"

A Lithuanian woman recounted her traumatic skiing accident in Slovakia on social media, highlighting the extent of her injuries and her gratitude for surviving.

Feb 18 • 08:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Collections of the Sports Museum. Aare Tamme's Run at the Albertville Olympics

The Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum highlights its collection related to Estonia’s winter sports Olympic history, focusing on Aare Tamme's impressive run during the 1992 Albertville Olympics.

Feb 17 • 10:42 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Yoshima Horishima bravely attacked with 'fear' at speed, resulting in a silver medal

Yoshima Horishima won a silver medal in the men's dual mogul skiing at the Winter Olympics, overcoming his fears and challenges in the sport.

Feb 15 • 11:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

In the Olympics – another medal for Latvians and Poles, Norway continues to dominate the medal table

Latvian athlete Roberts Krūzbergs secured a bronze medal in short track speed skating, showcasing Latvia's presence in the Olympics, while Norway dominated in multiple skiing events.

Feb 15 • 06:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

The Skating March That Saved the Medal: 'You Run at Full Speed'

Swedish skier Ebba Andersson faced a devastating equipment failure during the women's relay at the Winter Olympics, but her team's quick response allowed them to secure a medal.

Feb 14 • 14:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Lindsey Vonn new retirement claim shared after horror crash and 'amputation' fears

Lindsey Vonn faces a challenging recovery after a severe leg injury from a high-speed crash, with speculation around her potential future in competitive skiing.

Feb 14 • 09:39 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Laine before the giant slalom: I just want to ski as fast as possible

Estonian alpine skier Tormis Laine shares his thoughts ahead of the giant slalom at Stelvio, emphasizing the importance of speed and ski preparation.

Feb 13 • 20:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Janne Ahonen participated in the World Cup in a new discipline – this is what happened

Legendary ski jumper Janne Ahonen competed recently in a speed skiing World Cup event, finishing seventh, with his son Mico also participating and placing sixth.

Feb 12 • 11:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Janne Ahonen debuts in a new sport - Here's what happened

Finnish ski jumping legend Janne Ahonen made his debut in speed skiing at a World Cup event in Salla, Finland, where he competed alongside his son Mico Ahonen.

Feb 12 • 09:59 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

FOLLOW UP ⟩ Olympic Games Day: Latvians competing in skeleton, cross-country skiing, luge, short track speed skating, and the hockey team also begins

Latvian athletes are competing in several sports at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games, including skeleton, cross-country skiing, luge, and short track speed skating, while the men's hockey team kicks off their tournament.

Feb 12 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Worst Winter Olympic deaths - teen crashed head-first into tree and luger hit metal pole

The article recounts tragic deaths associated with the Winter Olympics, including those of a young luger and alpine skier, highlighting the dangers of high-speed sports.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Lindsey Vonn's recovery timeline after horror leg break as medical experts speak out

Lindsey Vonn is projected to return to skiing within a year after undergoing multiple surgeries for a complex tibia fracture sustained during a high-speed crash at the Winter Olympics.

Feb 11 • 20:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Amazing video of Johannes Klæbo astonishes in the United States

A stunning video of Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klæbo racing up a hill at a speed under six minutes per mile has gone viral after being shared by NBC in the United States.

Feb 11 • 10:12 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Sports

Here’s the latest on the Milan Cortina Olympics

Canada aims to increase its medal tally at the ongoing Milan Cortina Olympics, highlighted by events featuring prominent athletes.

Feb 10 • 10:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Lithuanian skiers demonstrate their speed in sprint event at the Olympics

Lithuanian skiers are competing in the 1.5 km classical style sprint at the Tezero stadium during the Olympics.

Feb 10 • 08:55 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Live: Aussie flag-bearers start Olympic medal quest in moguls

Australian athletes Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham begin their quest for a medal in moguls at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with additional events occurring in speed skating and cross-country skiing.

Feb 10 • 08:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

The performances of our Olympians begin: Here is the schedule for Tuesday

Croatian athletes will compete in various events at the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina 2026, starting with skiing, short track speed skating, and biathlon on Tuesday.

Feb 10 • 07:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

TODAY LIVE | Shiffrin and Johnson aim for gold in new Olympic discipline

Shiffrin and Johnson are set to compete for gold in a new Olympic event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, featuring a women's team event that combines speed skiing and slalom.

Feb 10 • 06:36 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

TODAY LIVE | Johnson has raised the American women to the lead before Shiffrin's slalom

Breezy Johnson claimed victory in the women's speed skiing event, positioning the American women as favorites ahead of the upcoming slalom competition at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Feb 10 • 06:36 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

ETV Sports Show, February 9

The ETV sports broadcast on February 9 includes various winter sports events featuring Estonia competing against other nations.

Feb 9 • 20:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

TODAY LIVE | New alpine skiing venue makes Olympic debut

The new alpine skiing venue will host its first Olympic event today in the team competition format, featuring both a speed skier and a slalom skier.

Feb 9 • 06:39 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Norway Takes the Lead in the Olympic Medal Count

Norway leads the medal standings at the 2026 Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics after winning additional golds in cross-country skiing and speed skating.

Feb 9 • 05:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

On the second day of the Olympics – surprise about the Italians: the hosts took the most medals so far

An eventful day at the Olympics saw a tragic incident involving American skier Lindsey Vonn, who returned to competition only to be injured in a high-speed fall, while Breezy Johnson won the event.

Feb 8 • 21:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Olympics: Estonia quartet performed the best, but where did the skiing speed go?

Estonia's mixed relay team finished in 15th place at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics despite a strong shooting performance.

Feb 8 • 17:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

What is the biathlon? Two sports that make up Winter Olympics event explained

The biathlon is a unique Winter Olympics sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting, requiring athletes to balance speed with precision.

Feb 8 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Sports

Winter Olympics: Serious accident for 'Queen of Speed' Lindsey Vonn

American alpine skiing star Lindsey Vonn suffered a serious accident and was forced to withdraw from the downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina.

Feb 8 • 11:42 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Here’s the latest on the Milan Cortina Olympics

Day 2 of the Milan Cortina Olympics features Canadian athletes competing in various events, including speed skating, women's downhill skiing, and figure skating.

Feb 8 • 11:05 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Breezy Johnson sits in the lead in the speed skiing competition

Breezy Johnson won the gold medal in women's speed skiing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, narrowly defeating Germany's Emma Aicher by 0.04 seconds.

Feb 8 • 07:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Preview: What the Olympic Day Brings

This article previews the day's events at the Olympics, highlighting skiing, biathlon, and speed skating competitions.

Feb 7 • 21:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

VIDEO: A Frenchman's skis slide faster than the average speed of a Formula 1 car.

French skier Simon Billy achieved a remarkable speed of 255.5 kilometers per hour, surpassing the average speed of a Formula 1 car, ahead of the upcoming Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Feb 7 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Switzerland Won the First Gold at the Winter Olympics, Italy Opened Its Medal Account Immediately

The first set of medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics was awarded today, with Swiss athlete Franjo von Allmen winning gold in men's speed skiing.

Feb 7 • 12:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Preview: What the Olympic Day Brings

Today marks various Olympic events including Alpine skiing, women's ice hockey, cross-country skiing, and speed skating, where athletes from Germany are poised to compete for medals.

Feb 7 • 08:02 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

JO 2026: Maxence Muzaton, Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Baudry, Violette Braun... The French to watch this Saturday

Several French athletes will compete in various sports, including Alpine skiing and speed skating, following the opening ceremony of the 2026 Olympic Games.

Feb 7 • 06:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Ski Star at the 2026 Olympics: How Odermatt Became the Best Racer in the World

Marco Odermatt, a Swiss ski star, has risen to fame by winning numerous titles through his unmatched speed and determination.

Feb 6 • 16:25 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Sports

Full Risk in Ski Alpine Downhill: Over 140 Kilometers Per Hour into the Unknown

The Olympic downhill course in Bormio is one of the most dangerous in alpine skiing, with numerous accidents reported, as the men's speed competition is set to start under weather permitting.

Feb 5 • 10:41 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Dropping Olympic event: - It felt good to put it away

Atle Lie McGrath, a top gold candidate, decides not to compete in the super-G at the Olympics despite being qualified, prioritizing safety over risk in high-speed events.

Feb 4 • 17:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Statistics: Speed Skating Gave Up the Throne to Freestyle Skiing

Freestyle skiing has emerged as the largest medal sport at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which also features the debut of ski mountaineering.

Feb 4 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

He was awakened by panic attacks, fearing that his infection had returned. Skier Kilde has not competed for almost two years after a fall

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, a top skier in speed disciplines, faced panic attacks after a fall that kept him from competing for nearly two years.

Feb 3 • 16:54 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Indignation in Chamonix: a skier films a car driving at high speed on a blue slope

A skier recorded a car speeding on a slope designated for ski touring in Chamonix, causing public outrage.

Jan 14 • 11:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Second downhill victory for Lindsey Vonn: Wonder Woman of winter sports

Lindsey Vonn, a renowned downhill skier, returns to the slopes and describes her exhilarating experience of speed after her retirement, achieving her second victory in the 2025/26 winter season.

Jan 11 • 15:08 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Severe fall of Austrian skier: Blood seen on her face, transported to hospital by helicopter

Austrian skier Magdalena Egger suffered a severe fall during the world cup race in Zauchensee, hitting a safety fence at high speed and requiring helicopter transport to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

Jan 10 • 12:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Skier crashes into fence at a speed of 109 km/h, helicopter transports her to hospital

A downhill ski race in Zauchensee, Austria, was halted following a severe crash involving skier Magdalena Egger, who was airlifted to the hospital after hitting a protective fence at high speed.

Jan 10 • 12:07 UTC

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