US EditionMilan Cortina Olympics: What to Know for Curling Tournaments
The U.S. curling teams feature a mix of youth and experience with the oldest American Winter Olympian at 54, competing at Cortina Curling Stadium starting Feb. 6.
- On Wednesday, Feb. 4, the U.S. men's and women's curling teams began competition at Milan‑Cortina 2026, which continues through Feb. 22.
- Danny Casper clinched the U.S. spot by defeating Team Shuster at the U.S. Olympic Curling Trials and then beat China at the Olympic Qualification Event.
- Casper's roster includes Luc Violette, Ben Richardson and Aidan Oldenburg, with Rich Ruohonen, 54, as an alternate who could become the oldest U.S. Winter Olympian if he plays.
- The men's round‑robin begins on Feb. 11 with Czechia vs. USA, airing on NBC networks and Peacock, leading to semifinals around Feb. 19.
- Having won in 2018 under John Shuster, the U.S. men chase another Olympic gold as curling offers daily exposure at the Milan‑Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Two days before the official opening of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, which will be held from February 6 to 22, the Italian Dolomites and the urban area of Milan are already filled with the unique atmosphere of a sports spectacle that attracts the attention of the whole world.
Nicolas Seynat is from Saumur, Maine and Loire, and for the second time in his life he participates as a volunteer at the Olympic Games. He arrived in Milan on 20 January and intends to stay there for a month. Meeting with a sports enthusiast.
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By The Associated Press The start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is just days away. The torch relay is nearly complete, and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in total, including some never before seen, and 116 gold medals will be awarded. Milan's San Siro stadium will host Friday's opening ceremony, which is typically the most-watched moment of the Games, as millions around the world watch it on off…
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