Washington native Cooper McLeod has qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics as a member of the U.S. Olympic speed skating team, according to his Team USA profile. McLeod competes in long track speed skating sprint events and earned his Olympic berth following a season that included podium finishes at the world championship level.

For years, Kristen Santos-Griswold couldn’t even bring herself to watch the video of what happened.

When Brittany Bowe and Erin Jackson take to the ice at the Milan Cortina Olympics for the women’s 1,000 meters in speedskating on Monday, they’ll be competing as individuals representing the U.S. and trying to beat each other in hopes of earning another medal for their collections.

Dutch speed-skating star Jutta Leerdam was blasted as “arrogant” and a “diva” for flying to the Olympics on a private jet instead of making the trip to Italy alongside her fellow compatriots. Jutta Leerdam,

We are on the cusp of the Opening Ceremonies for the 2026 Winter Olympics. We are very excited for more than 3,000 athletes to descend upon Milan, Italy. We're also excited to watch sports we only enjoy once every four years.

Most countries that have competed at the Winter Olympics have taken home medals in multiple sports over the years. There are also some that have emerged

Get ready to see the world's best athletes go head-to-head in their quest for the gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic venues spread across northern Italy. From the city lights of Milan to the snowy peaks of the Dolomites,