Vonn’s younger sister, Laura, lived in Florence then and the siblings met up annually in Cortina. Vonn’s mother, Lindy, died in 2022 of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

From a 5-hour commute between venues to scandals and setbacks, here's why hosting the games in two cities could be a logistical nightmare.

While the Olympic slopes on the Tofane gleam under the jagged Dolomite peaks, the scene changes abruptly when you turn around.

Seventy years after hosting the Olympic Winter Games, Cortina d'Ampezzo is preparing for its next chapter. Milano Cortina 2026 builds on the legacy of the 1956 Games, with a planning model that makes the most of what already exists, and an approach focused on creating long-term value for Alpine communities in a changing mountain environment.

With the return of the Winter Olympics, all eyes are once again on Cortina d’Ampezzo.

A cable car intended to carry spectators to the women's Olympic Alpine skiing events in Cortina will not be ready in time, prompting Games organisers to request school closures to ease the pressure on the Dolomite resort's transport system,

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — A giant portrait of Benito Mussolini hovered over the “Snow Stadium” — on the exact same grounds where the curling arena for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics now stands.