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17-02-2026
Ilia Malinin, Team USA's 'Quad God' figure skater, shared a video on social media hinting at the pressure and online hate he faced during the 2026 Winter Olympics. After a disappointing eighth-place finish in the individual men's event, Malinin spoke about the 'inevitable crash' caused by the pressure and online hate. Experts, including Dr. Jessica Bartley and former Olympian Gracie Gold, discussed the mental health challenges faced by athletes at the Olympics and the efforts being made to support them.
Entities: Ilia Malinin, Team USA, 2026 Winter Olympics, Italy, Milano Cortina Winter Games • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
17-02-2026
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn has been discharged from the hospital in Italy after crashing during the women's downhill competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Vonn suffered a complex tibia fracture in her left leg and has undergone multiple surgeries. She is preparing to return to the United States for further treatment and has expressed no regrets about competing despite the risk of injury. The U.S. Ski Team's chief, Sophie Goldschmidt, has been coordinating Vonn's recovery and will accompany her back to the U.S. for further surgeries.
Entities: Lindsey Vonn, U.S. Ski Team, Sophie Goldschmidt, Ca' Foncello Hospital, Treviso • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
17-02-2026
The US women's hockey team defeated Sweden 5-0 to advance to the gold medal game at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, guaranteeing their eighth consecutive Olympic hardware. The team dominated the game, outshooting Sweden 13-2 in the first period and extending their shutout streak to 331 minutes. The US will face Canada in the gold medal game on Thursday, a rematch of their 5-0 preliminary round victory last week. Sweden will play for bronze against Switzerland's opponent.
Entities: Team USA, Sweden, Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, Aerin Frankel, Kendall Coyne Schofield • Tone: positive • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
17-02-2026
Elana Meyers Taylor, a 41-year-old five-time Olympian, has become the most decorated U.S. female bobsledder after winning the gold medal in women's monobob at the Winter Olympics. She beat Germany's Laura Nolte, while fellow American Kaillie Armbruster Humphries took home the bronze. Meyers Taylor has now won a total of six Olympic medals, including three silver and two bronze medals previously. She is also the oldest American woman to win gold at the Winter Games and has more medals than any Black athlete in Winter Olympics history. Meyers Taylor competes in both monobob and two-woman bobsled events and has earned 10 medals in the world championships. She is also an advocate for children with disabilities and has balanced her Olympic training with parenting her two deaf sons, one of whom also has Down syndrome.
Entities: Elana Meyers Taylor, Team USA, Laura Nolte, Kaillie Armbruster Humphries, Bonnie Blair • Tone: positive • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
17-02-2026
The 2026 Winter Olympics have not gone as planned for Team USA due to a combination of injuries and poor performances. Despite winning 17 medals, including five golds, some of the biggest U.S. stars have struggled with injuries and unexpected losses. The team is still tracking ahead of the past two Winter Olympics in total medals, but the injuries and mishaps have thrown off some of the predictions. The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has worked to invest in athlete support and development, and some lesser-known athletes have emerged as medal winners.
Entities: Team USA, Lindsey Vonn, Lauren Macuga, Chloe Kim, Jessie Diggins • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
