Klæbo’s sixth title surpassed the long-standing mark of five gold medals established by American speed skater Eric Heiden at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid
U.S. Team Pursuit speed skaters will top speeds of 30 mph by pushing themselves around the track mere inches from each other.
'I am devastated'
NPR's Rachel Treisman took a pause from watching figure skaters break records to see speed skaters break records. Plus, the surreal experience of watching backflip artist Ilia Malinin.
NPR's Rachel Treisman took a pause from watching figure skaters break records to see speed skaters break records. Plus, the surreal experience of watching backflip artist Ilia Malinin.
The Winter Olympics return this week in Italy, where a six-hour time difference will shape two weeks of early-morning medal events and late-night finishes for U.S. viewers. The big picture: The Milano Cortina Games feature 116 medal events across 16 disciplines and eight sports. - About 3,000 athletes from more than 90 countries are competing. When are the 2026 Winter Olympics? Zoom in: The Winter Olympic Games officially run Feb. 6-22. - Some preliminary events — including curling and ice hockey — begin before the opening ceremony. What country are the 2026 Winter Olympics held in? Events are spread across northern Italy from Milan to Cortina d'Ampezzo. What time is the Olympics opening ceremony? The ceremony will air Friday,…