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While athletes travel for the Summer and Winter Olympics, some fans watching from home are more curious about where they stay. The Olympic Village houses athletes, coaches, staff and officials during the Olympic Games.
Unlike in the Summer Olympics where Americans often dominate the podium, Team USA has lagged behind a bit in recent Winter Games. In 2022, Team USA finished fifth in the medal count with 25 total medals -- although their nine gold medals was good for third.
Upon medaling at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, some athletes have been given rather fuzzy keepsakes: stuffed animals.
In the aftermath of Lindsey Vonn's crash, it's natural to wonder whether she took on too much risk. It's a question many Olympic athletes have to ask themselves.
Americans Erin Jackson and Brittany Bowe missed out on medals in the women’s 1,000-meter speedskating final. Bowe holds the world record in the event, but Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands won gold by setting an Olympic record. Jackson, one of Team USA's flag bearers, is the reigning 500-meter Olympic champion.
American skiers Mikaela Shiffrin and Hunter Hess and other Milan-Cortina Olympic athletes aren't shying away from talking about what's going on in the United States.
Team USA Olympic athletes spoke out this week about their "mixed emotions" representing the US amid the ICE raids and shootings happening.