American athletes are gearing up for the Milano Cortina Olympics, with several aiming to make history, including cross-country skier Jessie Diggins and figure skater Ilia Malinin. The games, scheduled for 2026, will also feature a milestone for luge, with women competing in the doubles event for the first time.
Diggins, America's most decorated cross-country skier, is aiming for her fourth and final Olympics, according to Time. She hopes to win the first individual Olympic gold medal for the United States in her sport. Diggins, 34, told Time that she is training intensely, motivated by the challenge of pushing her limits and sharing the experience with her support system, which was absent during the Beijing games due to COVID restrictions.
Figure skater Ilia Malinin is the heavy favorite to win the gold medal for the United States at the Milan Cortina Olympics, according to Vox. The article noted that Malinin, 21, is on track to make Olympic history.
The 2026 Winter Olympics will also mark a step toward gender parity in luge. For the first time, women will compete in the doubles event, as reported by Time. U.S. luge athletes Chevonne Forgan and Sophia Kirkby will be competing in the women's doubles event. Luge, the "fastest sport in the Winter Olympics," involves athletes racing down an ice track on a sled at about 100 mph.
Beyond the athletic competitions, the games will also be a platform for athletes to share their experiences. Alexander Skarsgård, according to Time, is starring in a movie about a gay BDSM relationship.
Meanwhile, the topic of fatigue is also relevant. Time reported that fatigue goes deeper than simply being tired and can interfere with daily activities. Leorey Saligan, a researcher at Rutgers University, explained that fatigue is not just physical but also psychological and cognitive.
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