On Sunday, the 30 best female snowboarders in the world put on a show in the 2026 Winter Olympics women's big air qualifier, with 12 advancing to Monday's final.

Fans can send a personal message to New Zealand's athletes via their Olympic gear this year.

Snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Freeski athlete Ben Barclay have been named Ngā Pou Hāpai (flag bearers) for the New Zealand Team at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The pair were formally announced as Ngā Pou Hāpai Tāne and Wahine by Chef de Mission Marty Toomey during a special team gathering at New Zealand Lodge in Livigno,

On Maui, Farrell became an accomplished skateboarder and surfer as a young boy. Hi-Tech Surf Sports on Maui started sponsoring him as a skateboarder at the age of 8 and he grew up routinely surfing noted local spots with Young and Lenny.

Lyon Farrell, Rocco Jamieson and Dane Menzies have soared high to book berths in the 12-man final in Livignio on Sunday.

LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — Anna Gasser set herself up for a chance at her third straight Olympic snowboarding gold medal in big air. She'll have to overcome another gold medalist, defending slopestyle champion Zoi Sadowski-Synnott,

The Winter Olympics begins in Milan-Cortina where New Zealand has a strong chance to produce its best medal haul ever, which seems remarkable considering, leading into the 2018 Games, the nation’s all-time medal count sat at one.

Campbell Wright previously represented New Zealand in biathlon at the Olympics. This year he's on Team USA. Here's how. (AP photo)

The Olympic rings are among the most recognizable logo in the world. But what do the five rings mean? You might be surprised to know the history.