Today’s athletes aren’t just chasing medals. They’re prioritizing mental health, training with AI, challenging gender norms, and broadcasting it all from inside the Village.

The 2026 Winter Olympics ran into an odd situation last week when an Italian media outlet reported that a condom shortage is plaguing the massive global sporting event. With over 2,900 athletes competing at the Milan-Cortina Games,

Stream every moment and every medal of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games on Peacock. Read more NBC News coverage of the Olympics and the athletes competing. American Alysa Liu won gold in women's figure skating, becoming the first American woman to do so since 2002.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing thousands of athletes from around the world together for more than two weeks of competition — and the Games are a gold mine for statistics.

Milano Cortina 2026 exposed this week a clear transformation: participants are becoming digital platforms, while brands gain greater visibility inside venues, reflecting a new balance between storytelling and commercial strategy.

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Despite a ban on Team Russia, the 18-year-old is competing as an individual neutral athlete.

Mohney, who holds a doctorate in interdisciplinary health sciences, listed several red flags that skaters and staff watch for, and wellness tips for weekend athletes.

With the 2026 Milano Cortina Games in the spotlight, claims about politicians and athletes tore through feeds like Olympic speed skaters.