Don’t bother trying to write from a bus that’s doing hairpin turns. Open yourself to the power of human achievement. Adjust to local customs when it comes to how you eat. Pack extra socks. Those were just some of the takeaways for a Washington, D.C., writer turned Olympics correspondent. #olympics #winterGames #journalism
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Spectacular finish: A politics writer’s Olympics saga of self discovery
In our last episode, we spoke with a veteran of Olympics coverage, in Milan for his eighth Games. This week, we sit down with an Olympics rookie, also in Milan, who has brought to bear the reporting skills she honed covering hardball national politics. Olympics editor Kendra Nordin Beato guest hosts this conversation with Story Hinckley. They discuss how Story attacked her assignment like a slalom skier running the gates, got thoroughly swept up in the spirit of competition – and learned a few things about herself while delivering some gold-medal coverage.
Canada's Brendan MacKay wins bronze in men's freeski halfpipe
Canada's Brendan MacKay won bronze in Men's freeski halfpipe on Day 14 of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games, while Alex Ferreira of the United States took gold and Estonia's Henry Sildaru claiming silver.
#Sports #WinterGames #MilanoCortina #Olympics #WinterSports #AlpineSkiinghttps://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/freestyle-skiing/olympics-mens-freeski-halfpipe-recap-9.7098666?cmp=rssLIVE: Fans arrive for men’s ice hockey semi-final at Winter Olympics
The scene outside the Milano Santagiulia arena ahead of the men's ice hockey semi-final game between the U.S. and Slovakia. #hockey #olympics #milanocortina #winterolympics #wintergames Keep up with the latest news from around the world:
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LIVE: Fans arrive for men's ice hockey semi-final at Winter Olympics
The scene outside the Milano Santagiulia arena ahead of the men's ice hockey semi-final game between the U.S. and Slovakia.
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Medals aside, the women’s Olympic freeskate sparkled and soared
At the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, Alysa Liu became the first American to win the women’s freeskate competition since Sarah Hughes in 2002.
The women’s Olympic freeskate final in Milan was more than a medal count. It was one beautiful and wonderful program after another.
#Olympics #WinterGames #Skating #sports #athletes https://www.csmonitor.com/World/olympics/2026/0219/winter-olympics-women-figure-skatingMedals aside, the women’s Olympic freeskate sparkled and soared
At the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, Alysa Liu became the first American to win the women’s freeskate competition since Sarah Hughes in 2002.
Mikaela Shiffrin’s gold medal in the slalom was a monumental sporting achievement. She not only set the second-largest winning margin in Olympic Alpine history, but she also subdued Olympic-sized fears.
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At the end of a trying Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin won more than slalom gold
Mikaela Shiffrin, the greatest Alpine skier of all time, finally secured an elusive gold finish in the women’s slalom event in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games.
For some, missing the Winter Olympics podium by a blink of an eye can be an athlete’s biggest disappointment. For others, however, the “tin medal” is all the motivation they need to do better next time.
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‘Bittersweet’: Olympians reflect on the motivation of fourth-place finishes
A fraction of a second can be the difference between having your name marked in the Olympic history books and, well, not.
For some, missing the Winter Olympics podium by a blink of an eye can be an athlete’s biggest disappointment. For others, however, the “tin medal” is all the motivation they need to do better next time. #Olympics #WinterGames #medals #sports #athletes
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‘Bittersweet’: Olympians reflect on the motivation of fourth-place finishes
A fraction of a second can be the difference between having your name marked in the Olympic history books and, well, not.
Mikaela Shiffrin’s gold medal in the slalom was a monumental sporting achievement. She not only set the second-largest winning margin in Olympic Alpine history, but she also subdued Olympic-sized fears.
#Olympics #WinterGames #slalom #sports #athletes https://www.csmonitor.com/World/olympics/2026/0218/winter-olympics-mikaela-shiffrin-goldAt the end of a trying Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin won more than slalom gold
Mikaela Shiffrin, the greatest Alpine skier of all time, finally secured an elusive gold finish in the women’s slalom event in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games.
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