Ilia Malinin, known as the "Quad God," landed the elusive quad axel jump a few years ago, sparking questions about the future of figure skating.

Vonn lost control over the opening traverse after cutting the line too tight and was spun around in the air. She was heard screaming out after the crash as she was surrounded by medical personnel. She was strapped to a gurney and flown away by a helicopter — possibly ending the skier’s storied career.

Stefania Constantini worked in a clothes shop until her sports career took off. The champion curler is now one of Italy’s best hopes at the Winter Games.

Commentators Mary Carillo and Terry Gannon hosted the NBC broadcast of the ceremony, which features a traditional performance by the host country of every Olympic Games. See the artists who used music to unite the viewers across the world before athletes compete across sports from skiing to ice hockey, vying for gold.

What time does Lindsey Vonn actually ski? Here’s the full order for Olympic women’s downhill schedule on Sunday originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Lindsey Vonn, age 41 and with a torn ACL, will nonetheless get her 2026 Winter Olympics underway on Sunday.

Bernat Armangue is based in Madrid and has worked for The Associated Press for 20 years, covering news and sports across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Biathlon combines two sports – cross-country skiing and shooting – into one race. The biathlon first made its debut 66 years ago in the 1960 Winter Olympics at the renamed Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley near Lake Tahoe. This year, the Winter Olympic biathlon games will be held in Antholz (Anterselva), Italy.