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Elizabeth Lemley, nicknamed the Lizard, won gold in the women's freestyle skiing moguls at the 2026 Winter Olympics. This victory was an upset, especially considering her ACL injury the previous season. Her teammate Jaelin Kauf won silver, making it a historic performance for the U.S.

Chloe Kim failed to win her third consecutive Olympic halfpipe title, losing to Choi Gaon of South Korea. Kim, who led after the first run, fell on her final run. The article details Kim's journey and struggles leading up to the event.

Swedish freestyle skier Elis Lundholm became the first transgender athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics. He competed in the women's moguls qualifying, receiving support from fellow competitors. The article also touches on the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee's ban on transgender athletes.

Breezy Johnson won a gold medal in the downhill at the Winter Olympics and was then proposed to by her boyfriend. The engagement happened after a crash in the super-G. Johnson reflected on the challenging course and her excitement.

Ilia Malinin, the heavily favored figure skater, faltered in the men's free skate at the 2026 Winter Olympics, finishing eighth. The article analyzes the pressure and inexperience that contributed to his unexpected loss, comparing it to other major sports upsets.

Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan won gold in men's figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, upsetting the heavily favored Ilia Malinin. Shaidorov delivered a career-best performance, shocking the competition and securing his country's first gold in 32 years.

The US Men's Hockey team defeated Germany 5-1 in the final group stage game, securing a bye into the quarterfinals. Auston Matthews had a strong performance, and the team is building confidence as they head into the medal round.