GB's Kenworthy starts halfpipe medal bid - Thursday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
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An American freestyle skier who has won multiple Olympic medals.
A curler representing Team GB and leading his team to potential victory.
A celebrated freestyle skier known for her achievements in ski cross.
A Swiss freestyle skier and reigning world champion in ski cross.
The current world champion in men's ski halfpipe from New Zealand.
An experienced American bobsledder with two Olympic gold medals.
The youngest female pilot to win gold in bobsleigh, achieving this in 2022.
An American skier aiming for his fourth consecutive Olympic medal.
A New Zealand freestyle skier and Olympic gold medallist.
A Swiss freestyle skier with a history of world titles in aerials.
The defending aerials champion in freestyle skiing.
A Swiss skier and 2022 Olympic champion in ski cross.
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What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
Gus Kenworthy secured a spot in the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe final at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking a remarkable return to the sport after retirement.
Gus Kenworthy finished sixth in the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe final at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, marking his best Olympic performance in 12 years.
Gus Kenworthy expressed no regrets over his controversial social media post prior to the Winter Olympics, despite receiving backlash and death threats.
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