To date, at least two European athletes have also broken their medals. In a moment captured on German TV that subsequently went viral, biathlete Justus Strelow suddenly realized as he danced with teammates that the mixed relay bronze he'd won on Sunday had detached from the ribbon around his neck and clattered to the floor.

Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky athletes will sign national letters of intent or ceremonial Signing Day letters in February 2026.

For most people, the pandemic days of masking are behind them. In certain corners of the Winter Olympics, though, things still look a lot like they did in COVID times. Some athletes are taking extreme measures to stay healthy.

Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Vladyslav Heraskevych showed up for the Milan Cortina Olympics with a new helmet, one featuring the images of some fellow Ukrainian athletes. They were all killed in Russian attacks.

Wisconsin is all over the women's hockey scene, with a whopping five current players suiting up in the Olympics (four for Team USA) and 12 current or former players competing for USA, Canada or Czechia. The U.S. will be a gold-medal favorite one Olympics cycle after taking second to Canada. The arch-rivalry has ample UW presence on both sides.