Ilia Malinin, the 21-year-old American figure skater, is the heavy favorite to win gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics, which commenced with a dynamic opening ceremony, according to Vox. The games, which are taking place across multiple locations including Milan's San Siro Stadium and Cortina, celebrated Italian art and culture with a focus on "armonia" (harmony), as reported by Time.
The opening ceremony, directed by Marco Balich, included tributes to La Dolce Vita and other cultural touchstones, and was broadcast on NBC and Peacock. The event featured the unique use of dual cauldrons, though the multi-site format proved somewhat disorienting, according to Time.
Malinin's performance is highly anticipated, with Vox noting that he is on track to make Olympic history. The games also highlight the importance of sleep for athletes, with brands like Airweave and Saatva providing sleep solutions, according to Wired. Team USA athletes are receiving memory foam toppers and sleep accessory bundles to optimize their rest and recovery, Wired reported.
The "All-American Halftime Show" hosted by Turning Point USA will feature performances by country artists, including Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett, with Kid Rock as the headliner, according to Fox News. Gilbert, who has been performing professionally since 2007, addressed questions about his involvement, sharing his personal story and expressing his love for his country and dedication to its military, Fox News reported.
The Olympics are also set against a backdrop of global events. A Ukrainian mother experienced an emotional reunion with her son, a soldier recently released from Russian captivity, according to Vox.
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