There will be 93 countries, plus numerous athletes from Russia and Belarus, competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

As the Winter Olympics return, exhilarating speed-centric sports such as alpine skiing, luge and bobsleigh take the spotlight. But which is fastest? (AP photo)

The 2026 Winter Olympics are just around the corner. In a few days athletes from around the world will descend upon the Milano Cortana region of Italy to take on the slopes, hills, skating runs, and other elements of the Games.

Here is the full Olympic skeleton schedule for the 2026 Winter Games.

Last night, Omega hosted an Opening Gala for the new space, welcoming its ambassador George Clooney, who has been with the Swiss watchmaker since 2007, and his wife Amal, alongside fellow ambassador Park Bo-gum, Allyson Felix, and Marisa Tomei.

On Feb. 8, 2002, the opening ceremonies at Rice-Eccles Stadium was just the beginning of 16 days of competition, drama, entertainment.

U.S. freeskier and former Connecticut resident Mac Forehand qualified for the men's slopestyle final with a sixth-place effort Saturday morning at Livigno Snow Park at the Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy.

Here's a look back at the history of the Winter Olympics, including when the first games were held and where they've been hosted.