As the Winter Olympics return, exhilarating speed-centric sports such as alpine skiing, luge and bobsleigh take the spotlight. But which is fastest? (AP photo)

U.S. freeskier and former Connecticut resident Mac Forehand qualified for the men's slopestyle final with a sixth-place effort Saturday morning at Livigno Snow Park at the Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy.

Here's a look back at the history of the Winter Olympics, including when the first games were held and where they've been hosted.

Tara Lipinski shared a message about bringing her daughter Georgie, 2, with her to the 2026 Olympic Games, where she is serving as a figure skating analyst.

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The "Quad God" took the ice for the first time at the 2026 Winter Games, finishing second in the men's short program during team event qualifiers

Olympic expert Mike Tierney reveals his Milano Cortina predictions for most overall medals and gold medals won

Italian President Sergio Mattarella declared the 2026 Winter Olympics open. Two cauldrons — one in Milan and one in Cortina — have been lit, marking a first in the Winter Games’ history. Hello everyone from Cortina d'Ampezzo - a 4.