Austria wins gold in 1st Olympic men’s super team ski jump as event is shortened due to weather

Austria has won the first Olympic men’s super team ski jumping event. A snow squall forced officials to end the competition ...

What’s on an Olympic ski jumper’s mind as they sit on the bar, waiting for their turn?

It is the athlete sitting grim-faced in the start gate, bug-like in their oversized helmet and goggles, when all that is ...
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103rd Snowflake Ski Jump tournament continues with junior and big hill competitions

WESTBY, Wis. (WKBT) -- Skiers are taking flight in Westby this weekend as the community hosts the 103rd annual Snowflake Ski ...

From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics

Thousands of the world’s best athletes will flock to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy in February 2026 for the 25th ...

Wisconsin's Ben Loomis hit by leaf blower in Olympic ski jump

Wisconsin's Ben Loomis dodged injury or crash even though he was struck by a leaf blower during a ski jump at the Winter Olympics.

Why there are little trees in the ski jump snow at Olympics

The little trees are meant to help the landing be cleaner and smoother. It preserves health and quality performances. It's ...

Winter Olympics star hit by leaf blower during ski jump but narrowly avoids catastrophe

A catastrophic injury was narrowly avoided at the Winter Olympics when combined skier Ben Loomis was struck by track ...