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FILE - The bobsled track in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, is shown on Feb. 17, 2021. Costly construction delays, a leadership vacancy linked to a volatile political climate and a lack of sponsors amid a spreading financial crisis has prompted International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach to acknowledge the "challenges" facing organizers for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. (AP Photo/Gabriele Facciotti, File)
IOC president Bach discusses 'challenges' for 2026 Games

By Andrew Dampf Sep. 16, 2022 11:00 AM EDT

Kripps joins Canadian sliders who demand culture change

By Tim Reynolds Mar. 22, 2022 04:45 PM EDT
Two-time Olympic bobsled medalist Justin Kripps added his voice Tuesday to the growing chorus of Canadian athletes demanding major changes to that country's bobsled...

FILE - In this frame from video, Vladyslav Heraskevych, of Ukraine, holds a sign that reads "No War in Ukraine" after finishing a run at the men's skeleton competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (NBC via AP, File)
Ukraine athletes defend country, demand sanctions for Russia

By Eddie Pells Feb. 27, 2022 01:13 PM EST

Francesco Friedrich and Thorsten Margis, of Germany, celebrate winning the gold medal in the 2-man at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Historic sweep for Germany, taking 3 medals in Olympic 2-man

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 15, 2022 09:41 AM EST

FILE - Britain's Katie Ormerod competes during the women's slopestyle qualifying at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)
Winter Olympians champion climate, peace amid muted activism

By Kelvin Chan Feb. 15, 2022 03:06 AM EST

In this frame from video, Vladyslav Heraskevych, of Ukraine, holds a sign that reads "No War in Ukraine" after finishing a run at the men's skeleton competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (NBC via AP)
Ukraine Olympic team calls for peace, IOC wants no protests

Feb. 13, 2022 05:20 AM EST

Jaclyn Narracott, of Australia, celebrates winning the silver medal in the women's skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)
Another German sliding gold, as Neise wins Olympic skeleton

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 12, 2022 09:52 AM EST

Katie Tannenbaum, of Virgin Islands, celebrates after the women's skeleton run 3 at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Virgin Islands' Olympic skeleton slider celebrates journey

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 12, 2022 08:43 AM EST

Kelly Curtis, of United States, slides during the women's skeleton run 3 at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)
Curtis, the 1st US Black skeleton Olympian, blazes new trail

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 12, 2022 08:38 AM EST

Kellie Delka and William C. Flaherty, of Puerto Rico, lead their team in during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Olympic skier overcomes illness to compete for Puerto Rico

By Daniella Matar Feb. 12, 2022 08:38 AM EST

FILE - A worker performs a COVID-19 test at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)
Olympics Live: Germany's Neise captures skeleton gold

Feb. 11, 2022 09:43 PM EST

Christopher Grotheer, of Germany, starts the men's skeleton run 3 at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Grotheer gives Germany another Olympic sliding gold medal

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 11, 2022 09:53 AM EST

Mikaela Shiffrin, of United States poses for a selfie with a spectator after the women's super-G at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
No Olympic medal as Shaun White takes flight for final time

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 11, 2022 09:08 AM EST

In this frame from video, Vladyslav Heraskevych, of Ukraine, holds a sign that reads "No War in Ukraine" after finishing a run at the men's skeleton competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (NBC via AP)
Olympian flashes 'No War in Ukraine' sign after competing

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 11, 2022 08:28 AM EST

Tina Hermann, of Germany, finishes the women's skeleton run 2 at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Narracott on cusp of Australia's 1st Olympic sliding medal

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 11, 2022 12:29 AM EST

Christopher Grotheer, of Germany, finishes the men's skeleton run 4 at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
Olympics Live: IOC won't act on 'No War in Ukraine' sign

Feb. 10, 2022 08:29 PM EST

FILE - Canada's Duff Gibson celebrates his gold medal during the ceremony for the men's Skeleton competition at the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, Italy, Feb 18, 2006. Gibson has published a book called “The Tao of Sport” in which he details his mental approach and explains why he thinks that is the difference-maker for elite athletes. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis, File)
Olympic champion Duff Gibson explains the 'tao' of sport

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 10, 2022 02:57 AM EST

Christopher Grotheer, of Germany, slides during men's skeleton run 2 at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
Grotheer has big lead at midpoint of Olympic men's skeleton

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 09, 2022 11:52 PM EST

Katie Uhlaender of the United States speeds down the track during the women's skeleton training run at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
Skeleton's Uhlaender overcomes Olympic challenges once again

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 09, 2022 12:53 AM EST

Arianna Fontana of Italy, celebrates after winning the final of the women's 500-meter during the short track speedskating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Olympics Live: US figure skater Zhou out after COVID test

Feb. 06, 2022 09:07 PM EST