As it turns out, Thursday will be busy for Olympic biathlon. After winds forced postponement of the women’s individual event, both the men’s…
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What is the luge team relay?
The team relay event made its Olympic debut at the 2014 Sochi Games. Each team, or nation, consists of three sleds: women’s singles, men’s s…
Korea, Japan both have reasons to celebrate
History was made Wednesday in PyeongChang when Japan defeated Korea, 4-1, in the preliminary round. Japan secured its first ever Olympic vic…
Chris Mazdzer and Summer Britcher lead Team USA in luge relay
When Chris Mazdzer won the silver medal in men’s singles luge on Feb. 11, he became the first American in history to win a medal in the even…
Sunshine state becomes the hot spot for U.S. speedskating
Brittany Bowe, Joey Florida Florida mantia, Erin Jackson and Mia Florida Florida manganello all grew up skating on wheels for Renee Hildebrand, who runs one of the nation’s…
US, Canada meet in early Olympic showdown among world’s best
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) — Much more than bragging rights are on the line anytime the Americans and Canadians meet, and the Olympics offe…
Shaun White celebrates more than gold after mulling retirement
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea – Shaun White started the day wearing a white cone cap with light blue stars. When White texted friend Toby Miller …
Women’s individual biathlon postponed because of wind
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — The Olympic women’s individual biathlon has been postponed due to strong winds hitting the Alpensia Biathlon…
Austrian duo shock competition, lead heading into cross-country
In a major plot twist, it was an unheralded Austrian duo that ended the German’s PyeongChang dominance. The Austrian duo of Josef-Franz Rehr…
It’s all in the art for skeleton helmets
Skeleton athletes go racing down a track at speeds upwards of 80 mph. Speeds that fast make wearing a helmet not just an accessory but a nec…