Today sees Norway attempt to make further Olympic history and the United States go for curling and speed skating glory. Follow CNN for live updates on the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy.
The Olympic Games are all about breaking records, with athletes working their entire lives towards a gold medal. Over the years, Olympians have stunned fans with their incredible performances, unprecedented wins and comeback moments.
The name of Laila Edwards will be front and center in communities of color if the United States wins the gold medal in Olympic Women’s Hockey. Edwards, a defender from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, is the first Black woman to play for the U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey team.