Unlike in the Summer Olympics where Americans often dominate the podium, Team USA has lagged behind a bit in recent Winter Games. In 2022, Team USA finished fifth in the medal count with 25 total medals -- although their nine gold medals was good for third.

While over 90 countries will be walking in the Parade of Nations at the 2026 Winter Olympics Ceremony in Milan, one country that hasn’t participated in a while will still be absent. Russia has not participated in either the Summer or Winter Olympics since the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Taylor Swift wished Team USA well with an unexpected video posted to social media ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Milan and Cortina.

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.

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry i sbegging fans at the Winter Olympics not to boo Americans.

Russia officially is banned from the 2026 Winter Olympics, but 13 athletes have qualified to compete as "neutral'' athletes. Here's how that works.

Athletes have the opportunity to adopt or foster plants in the Olympic Village and some have even put a fun, "Heated Rivalry" twist on the hobby.

As the 2026 Winter Games get started, here are some of the ways Olympic athletes are stepping up to take climate action.