Skiing
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Kai Smart, Filmmaker and Skier, Dies Following Japan Avalanche
Kai Smart, the 23-year-old son of Olympic skier John Smart, has died after being caught in a Japan avalanche, with his legacy now marked by his film work and organ donation.
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Michaela Gosselin Secures Milestone 200th Medal for Canada
Canadian Para alpine skier Michaela Gosselin claimed bronze in the slalom at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, marking both her first career podium and Canada’s 200th all-time Winter Paralympic medal.
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Australian Danielle Scott Claims Silver in Aerials
Veteran skier Danielle Scott took silver in the women’s aerials at the 2026 Winter Olympics, achieving her first Olympic podium after years of effort.
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Eileen Gu Secures Silver in Milan Cortina Big Air
Chinese American skier Eileen Gu earned a silver medal in the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics freeski big air event, falling short of defending her 2022 gold.
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Connor Watkins’ Olympic Proposal: A Gold Medal Week Ends on One Knee
American skier Breezy Johnson, fresh off a downhill gold medal at the Winter Olympics, accepted a surprise proposal from her boyfriend, Connor Watkins, at the super-G finish line in Cortina D’Ampezzo.
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Cooper Woods Navigates Olympic Moguls, Eyes Qualification 2
Australian moguls skier Cooper Woods faces a crucial Qualification 2 round at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno after placing 15th in the initial qualifying event. He needs a top-10 finish on Thursday to advance.
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Thomas Maloney Westgaard Begins Third Winter Olympics Campaign in Italy
Irish cross-country skier Thomas Maloney Westgaard has commenced his third Winter Olympics campaign, competing in the 10-kilometre Cross Country Skiathlon in Italy.