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2026 Winter Olympics: Athletes, events and milestones by the numbers
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.

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Bulgarian President Yotova Pictured with JD Vance at Milan Olympics

Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova appeared in Milan alongside US Vice President JD Vance and International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry in a group photograph of attending heads of state,

How many nations will be at the Winter Olympics? Here's a list of every country

The 2026 Winter Olympics will begin this week when competitors walk under the wave of their nation's flags at Friday's Opening Ceremony. The ceremony not only offers Olympians a chance to represent their country on the international stage,

These 13 Countries Will Pay Winter Olympic Gold Medalists $100,000 — Or More

Americans who top the podium at the Milan Cortina Games will be in line for a $37,500 bonus. Their competitors could collect as much as $800,000.

Winter Olympics live updates: Full schedule, results, highlights

Women's ice hockey got underway at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday, as did curling and men's Alpine downhill training. Here are the results.

19 Winter Olympic storylines we're watching (they're not just about sports)

The Winter Olympics promise plenty of high adrenaline, fierce competition, historic firsts and emotional moments over 2 1/2 weeks. Here are some of the names and narratives to keep an eye on.