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United States Ski Mountaineering (SkiMo) Association Continues Preparations for Olympics Debut in 2026

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USA Skimo Enters Into Agreement With U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee The United States Ski Mountaineering Association (USA Skimo) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee to establish an Olympic high-performance program for Ski Mountaineering before the sport makes its debut at the Olympic Winter Games Milan-Cortina 2026. Related: Ski Mountaineering […]

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SnowBrains | September 26, 2023
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Deer Valley Resort, UT: A Potential Key Player for Future Winter Olympics

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In 2002, Salt Lake City, UT, hosted the Winter Olympics, the fourth and last in the United States. During the games, Deer Valley was a key venue, hosting freestyle skiing and alpine ski racing competitions. The resort would be expected to again take on a significant role in any upcoming games, if Salt Lake decides to host another future Olympic […]

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Kiley Chrisman | September 21, 2023
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IOC Announces First 11 Mentors for the 2024 Youth Olympic Games in Korea

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The International Olympic Committee (‘IOC’) yesterday announced the first batch of world-class athletes who will serve as mentors and role models to young athletes at the Youth Olympic Games (‘YOG’) in Gangwon, Korea, in 2024. These athletes will play a vital role in mentoring and shaping the future of young, aspiring athletes as part of the Athlete Role Model (‘ARM’) […]

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Julia Schneemann | September 1, 2023
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UK Sport Invests Additional GBP 2.4 Million in 2026 Winter Olympic Sports

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UK Sport, the British government body, announced last week that the organization will invest an additional £2.4 million (USD 3.05 million) into several Winter Olympic and Paralympic sports. The boost is designed to support athletes preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy, and follows in the wake of successful 22/23 winter season, which demonstrated the potential […]

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Julia Schneemann | August 15, 2023
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Sweden Inching Closer to Bid for 2030 Winter Olympics

Sweden is moving closer to a making an official bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics. The Scandinavian nation had emerged as a last minute contender in February this year, after several potential bidders dropped out of the bidding contest, and wrapped up a four-month feasibility study last month. Barcelona, Spain, withdrew its bid as it could not come to […]

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Julia Schneemann | June 30, 2023
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Alpine Ski Racing’s Oldest Medallist Johan Clarey Retires At 42

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French ski racer Johan Clarey, the oldest skier to podium at a FIS World Cup, the Winter Olympics, and the FIS World Championship, has retired at age 42. In a career that began in Lake Louise, Canada, in November 2003, Clarey competed in four Winter Olympics and six World Championships. Last week’s FIS World Cup Finals marked his last competitive Downhill race, and the French […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 27, 2023
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German Ski Legend Rosi Mittermaier Dies Aged 72

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German alpine skier Rosi Mittermaier passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Mittermaier made her World Cup debut at the tender age of 16. She competed at her first Olympics at only 17 in 1968 in Grenoble, France, and won her first World Cup podium that year. She competed again at the 1972 Winter […]

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Julia Schneemann | January 6, 2023
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Third Olympic Bid for 2030 Host City Shelved — IOC Postpones Selection

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While it may seem early to think about the 2030 Winter Olympics, there is a lengthy lead up for hosting the Olympics and typically host nations are announced 7 years in advance. The next Winter Olympics host city was supposed to be announced at the 140th IOC meeting in Mumbai in 2023, however the IOC made the announcement last month, […]

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Julia Schneemann | January 6, 2023
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