Former captain of Romania’s national team and current head coach of Inter Milan, Cristi Chivu, carried the Olympic flame ahead of the official opening ceremony of the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games on Thursday,

The Milan-Cortina 2026 edition of the Winter Olympics will go down in history not only for its sporting spectacle, but also for its unprecedented scale.

Americans who top the podium at the Milan Cortina Games will be in line for a $37,500 bonus. Their competitors could collect as much as $800,000.

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With the 2026 Winter Olympics just a few days away, here's the official medal count for each country heading into the Games.

From Team USA to Italy and Canada, fashion giants shape national identity at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.