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2026 Winter Olympics: Athletes, events and milestones by the numbers

The 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing thousands of athletes from around the world together for more than two weeks of competition on snow and ice.

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Milestones at Milan Cortina: How the 2026 Winter Olympics will reach new heights

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A look at the uniforms of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

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2026 Winter Olympics: Women's hockey kicks off; Team USA curling defeats Norway, Switzerland

The U.S. women won handily, 5-1, in their first hockey match of the Games, facing Czechia in the Group A preliminary round.

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US women's hockey vs. Czechia live updates: Highlights, score, channel

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Team USA beats Czech Republic in Winter Olympics women’s hockey game: Live updates and reaction

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Where to watch USA vs. Czechia women’s hockey at Winter Olympics today on free streams, TV

Since the inception of women’s ice hockey at the Winter Olympics, the United States has medaled in all seven competitions and won gold in 1998 and 2018.

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Milan Cortina Olympics highlights: USA hockey and curling go unbeaten before opening ceremony

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USA Women’s Hockey: Updated 2026 Olympics Schedule and Scores

The Best Olympic 2026 Uniforms to Look For at the Winter Games

With Italian design heritage in the backdrop and leading brands dressing teams from around the world, the 2026 Olympic uniforms are looking like they would be just as at home on the streets of any international fashion week as they will be on the podium.

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2026 Winter Olympics gold medal odds: 5 factors that will shape medal table

The United States has the most athletes competing in the Winter Olympics, but is not favored to win the gold medal race.

How many nations will be at the Winter Olympics? Here's a list of every country

There are 206 National Olympic Committees worldwide, which are devised by the IOC and the International Sport Federation. These two organizations are the sole authorities who come together to recognize NOCs for the official Summer and Winter Games.