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French skier Kevin Rolland faced fear at Olympics three years after crash

Thursday, February 24 by ABC News

(BEIJING) -- Kevin Rolland, a French halfpipe star, found out how dangerous and unforgiving a discipline freestyle skiing can be after a serious fall in April 2019. The freestyle-skiing champion and five-time X Games gold medalist had been training to break the world record of... Read More.

Athletes react to dramatic conclusion of women’s figure skating at the Olympics

Thursday, February 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former athletes reacted online to the results of the women's figure skating individual event with sympathy for Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva and frustration with the sporting officials that allowed her to skate. In an unexpected turn of events, 15-year-old Valieva placed... Read More.

Americans Kallie Humphries, Elana Meyers Taylor win gold, silver in first Olympics monobob competition

Monday, February 14 by ABC News

(BEIJING) -- American bobsled athletes Kallie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor took gold and silver respectively in the first monobob competition in Olympics history. Meyers Taylor's silver was especially impressive considering she spent a week in quarantine after a positive COVID-19 test. Humphries, meanwhile, who was... Read More.

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva cleared to compete in Beijing Olympics

Monday, February 14 by ABC News

(BEIJING) -- Russian figure skating star Kamila Valieva will be allowed to continue competing at the Winter Olympics despite failing a drug test, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled on Monday. "On the basis of the very limited facts of this case, and after... Read More.

Biden, Putin to speak as US says Russia could invade Ukraine during Olympics

Friday, February 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. issued a stark new warning Friday that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could begin during the Olympics. "We can't pinpoint the day, at this point, and we can't pinpoint the hour, but what we can say is that there is a credible... Read More.

US says Russian invasion of Ukraine could begin during Olympics

Friday, February 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. issued a stark new warning Friday that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could begin during the Olympics. "We can't pinpoint the day, at this point, and we can't pinpoint the hour, but what we can say is that there is a... Read More.

Shaun White misses podium in final Olympics as Japan’s Ayumu Hirano puts down historic run

Friday, February 11 by ABC News

(BEIJING) -- Legendary snowboarder Shaun White came up short in his bid to win his fourth overall and second straight gold medal in the halfpipe. He settled for fourth place in what he said will be his fifth and final Olympics. Japan's Ayumu Hirano won... Read More.

Simone Biles tweets support to Mikaela Shiffrin after she exits second Olympics event

Thursday, February 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles, who suffered her own setbacks at last summer's Tokyo Olympics, is showing support for U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin, who on Tuesday suffered her second early exit from a Beijing Olympics competition. Biles tagged Shiffrin in a tweet... Read More.

Will Smith celebrates his Oscar nomination, Kevin Hart brings laughs to the Winter Olympics, and more

Wednesday, February 9 by ABC News

Following two previous Academy Award nominations for Best Actor, Will Smith hopes the third time is the charm as he was nominated Tuesday for his starring role in King Richard. The film received a total of six nominations, including Best Picture. "This is rarefied air for me," Smith tells

Simone Biles talks taking ‘a step back,’ withdrawing from Tokyo Olympics and more

Tuesday, February 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Considered to be the greatest gymnast of all time, gold medal winner Simone Biles stunned fans last year when she withdrew from the team final at the Toyko Olympics. The athlete drew praise from fans, famous friends and fellow athletes, including tennis... Read More.

“I do believe everything happens for a reason”: Simone Biles on life after withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics

Monday, February 7 by ABC News

Considered to be the greatest gymnast of all time, gold medal winner Simone Biles stunned fans last year when she withdrew from the team final at the Toyko Olympics. Biles' decision, made for mental health reasons, drew praise from fans, famous friends and fellow athletes, including tennis... Read More.

Mental health is a focus for Team USA at Beijing Olympics

Monday, February 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- During the Summer Olympics in Tokyo last year, star gymnast Simone Biles shined a light on the mental health struggles many Olympians face when she decided to withdraw from competition. Now, the United States' best figure skaters, skiers and snowboarders will be... Read More.

Stories tagged with: olympics

French skier Kevin Rolland faced fear at Olympics three years after crash

Athletes react to dramatic conclusion of women’s figure skating at the Olympics

Americans Kallie Humphries, Elana Meyers Taylor win gold, silver in first Olympics monobob competition

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva cleared to compete in Beijing Olympics

Biden, Putin to speak as US says Russia could invade Ukraine during Olympics

US says Russian invasion of Ukraine could begin during Olympics

Shaun White misses podium in final Olympics as Japan’s Ayumu Hirano puts down historic run

Simone Biles tweets support to Mikaela Shiffrin after she exits second Olympics event

Will Smith celebrates his Oscar nomination, Kevin Hart brings laughs to the Winter Olympics, and more

Simone Biles talks taking ‘a step back,’ withdrawing from Tokyo Olympics and more

“I do believe everything happens for a reason”: Simone Biles on life after withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics

Mental health is a focus for Team USA at Beijing Olympics

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