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.

The Winter Olympics are here and athletes across the globe will soon chase medals in Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo and elsewhere across northern Italy. Four Mainers — Frank Del Duca of Bethel, Emily Fischnaller of Falmouth, Sam Morse of Carrabassett Valley and Nathan Pare of Bethel (originally Farmingdale) — are set to compete for Team USA.

Snowboarding's Ollie Martin, 17, showed the composure of a veteran, qualifying in big air after falling in his first Olympic jump.

From the slopes to the ice, these athletes are no worse for wear. Here are the oldest Olympians at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

Leaders of the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee say they've emphasized partnership and striking the right tone with sports leaders around the world.

ICE agents working security at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics spurred protests across Milan. Here's what the USOPC chief of security said about it.