By Marleen Kaesebier BORMIO, Italy, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Russian ski mountaineer Nikita Filippov became the first individual neutral athlete (AIN) of these Winter Games to win a medal on Thursday, when he secured silver in the first-ever "SkiMo" men’s sprint event at an Olympics.

When fans see Ilia Malinin doing things no one on earth does, they often forget that he is barely 21 years old. Entering Milan, Malinin was the clear favorite in the individual event, especially considering his form.

Mohney, who holds a doctorate in interdisciplinary health sciences, listed several red flags that skaters and staff watch for, and wellness tips for weekend athletes.

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Curling athletes say the near-constant competition schedule at the Olympics has worn them down, physically and mentally.

Cross-country skiing doesn’t typically involve dogs, but perhaps a new Olympic sporting category is in order after a recent event. On February 18th, 2026, a dog wandered onto the cross-country course in Tesero,

Each year, the Olympic Games inspire millions around the world, but some living room athletes could put themselves into harm’s way. WellSpan orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brittney

Olympic host Italy called for a reversal of the decision to let Russian and Belarusian athletes compete with national flags and anthems.

Olympic athletes across all disciplines face tremendous mental challenges, and one of Pittsburgh’s own is there to help.

Biathlon, which combines rifle shooting and cross-country skiing, developed out of Scandinavian military training exercises. Three members of the U.S. biathlon team are with the Vermont National Guard: Staff Sgt.