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    Hungarian Men's Speed Skating Team Finishes 4th at Milan Olympics 2026

    The Evolving Landscape of Short Track Speed Skating: From Hungarian Glory to Future Challenges

    Olympic Speed Skater Kristen Santos-Griswold Falls Short Again

    Figure Skating Favorite Admits She's Scared After Olympic Implosions

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    Recent news

    Feb. 16, 2026

    US Figure Skating Won't Appeal Olympics Ice Dance Controversy

    Team USA's Madison Chock and Evan Bates decide not to file an appeal after a French judge's scoring decision cost them gold.

    Feb. 15, 2026

    U.S. Figure Skating Declines to Appeal Ice Dance Scoring

    Chock and Bates settle for silver after controversial judging in Milan

    Feb. 13, 2026

    Quad Axel: The Gravity-Defying Jump Ilia Malinin Aims to Land at Olympics

    The 18-year-old American phenom is the only skater to land the quad axel in competition, and could make history by completing it at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

    Feb. 13, 2026

    Dutch Speed Skater Jutta Leerdam Wins Gold, Faces Online Backlash

    Leerdam's record-breaking performance overshadowed by scrutiny of her personal life and relationship with Jake Paul.

    Feb. 12, 2026

    Ice Dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates Earn Olympic Silver

    The married couple reflect on their emotional Olympic performance and scoring controversy.

    Feb. 11, 2026

    Chock and Bates Seek Elusive Olympic Gold in Ice Dance Final

    The American duo faces off against their French training partners in a tight competition.

    Feb. 10, 2026

    Novak Djokovic Stunned by Ilia Malinin's Historic Backflip at Olympics

    The tennis legend's reaction captured the magnitude of the American figure skater's groundbreaking performance.

    Feb. 10, 2026

    Ilia Malinin to Compete in Men's Figure Skating Short Program Qualifiers

    U.S. star will take the ice late in the day as one of the last skaters in the final group
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    Soccer

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    Gymnastics

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    Hockey

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    Olympics

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    Running

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    Wrestling

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