Denmark already achieved what some consider its equivalent of the “Miracle on Ice” at the 2025 IIHF World Championship last May. Now, it heads to the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 hoping to somehow top that.
The Winter Olympics promise plenty of high adrenaline, fierce competition, historic firsts and emotional moments over 2 1/2 weeks. Here are some of the names and narratives to keep an eye on.
Every two years, the world comes together in celebration of the Olympic Games. Established in Greece, the Olympics have been around for thousands of years. While they've evolved over time, one thing has remained the same: The spirit of competition.