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Historic Cortina ice arena returns to spotlight for 2026 Winter Olympics
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (386+ words) As Italy prepares to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Games are bringing new life to some very old venues. Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo will share hosting duties in 2026, continuing Italy's long Olympic history. The country previously hosted the Winter Games…...
As Winter Olympics draw visitors to Italy, Bologna emerges as a rising tourist stop
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (493+ words) As Italy hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics, visitors are flocking to famous cities such as Rome, Venice, Milan and Florence. But just south of the Olympic hub of Milan, another historic city is drawing new attention from travelers eager to see…...
Verona’s ancient arena set to host Olympic closing ceremony 2,000 years in the making
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (501+ words) As the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy near their end, the Games will close not in a modern stadium, but inside an arena that has stood for nearly 2,000 years. While Milan hosted the opening ceremony, the closing ceremony will take place…...
Speed skating: What to expect at Milan Cortina
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (224+ words) MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan " Speed skating " one of the fastest and most technical sports of the Winter Olympics " will return to the spotlight at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games with a full slate of long track, short track and mass start…...
Milan’s fashion legacy shines as city prepares to host 2026 Winter Olympics
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (351+ words) Milan, Italy, the host city for the 2026 Winter Olympics, is known around the world for fashion, design and style. For many Italians, fashion is not just about clothing. It is part of daily life and has been for generations. That…...
Leonardo da Vinci’s legacy lives on in Milan during 2026 Winter Olympics
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (222+ words) As the 2026 Winter Olympics bring visitors to Milan, the city also offers a chance to explore the enduring legacy of one of Italy's most famous figures, Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci lived in Milan for 20 years, producing some of his…...
Ilia Malinin, ‘Quad God,’ leads US figure skating team into Milan Cortina
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (318+ words) MILAN, Italy " Ilia Malinin, the world's top-ranked male figure skater and a two-time world champion, will headline Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. Known as the "Quad God" for his ability to land six different quadruple jumps…...
Alysa Liu returns from retirement to chase gold at Milan-Cortina
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (287+ words) CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Province of Belluno " Alysa Liu, once the youngest U.S. figure skater to win Olympic gold, is making a comeback at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan Cortina after retiring from the sport at age 16. Liu, now 20 and ranked as the…...
Ilia Malinin set to lead US figure skating into 2026 Winter Olympics
6+ day, 41+ min ago (59+ words) Ilia Malinin set to lead US figure skating into 2026 Winter Olympics11alive.com Ilia Malinin set to lead US figure skating into 2026 Winter Olympics To stream 11Alive on your phone, you need the 11Alive app. Download the 11Alive app Next up in 5 Example video title…...
Meet the Zamboni driver who helps make Olympic-level ice possible
1+ week, 1+ day ago (511+ words) DULUTH, Ga. " Before skaters chase medals on the world's biggest stage, the ice beneath their blades has to be just right. With the Winter Olympics set to begin Feb. 6, attention often turns to athletes. But behind every smooth lap and…...