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There will be 93 countries, plus numerous athletes from Russia and Belarus, competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
The United States mixed doubles curling team of Duluthians Cory Theisse and Korey Dropkin couldn't have asked for a better start to the 2026 Winter Olympics, knocking off Norway and Switzerland in their first two round-robin matches on Thursday,
Which Winter Olympian has the most medals of all time? Check out the most decorated competitors ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
Athletes from around the world are arriving in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics, which begins on February 6.
Which country has the most Winter Olympic medals entering Milan Cortina 2026? Here's the top 10, with Team USA chasing first place.