Dawn Fritz+FollowIdaho athletes heading to 2026 Winter OlympicsFive athletes from Idaho are set to represent Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, and their stories are seriously inspiring. Sammy Smith from Boise, a standout in both soccer and skiing, is making her Olympic debut while juggling Division I soccer at Stanford. Chase Josey from Hailey is back for his third Olympic run in snowboard halfpipe, and Breezy Johnson from Victor is fresh off two golds at the World Championships. Ketchum locals John Steel Hagenbuch and Ryder Sarchett round out the team, both already Junior World Champs. How do you think Idaho’s homegrown talent will fare on the world stage? #Sports #IdahoProud #WinterOlympics00Share
Judith Nelson+FollowIndy 500 Ace Shifts Gears for Olympic BobsleighSimona “Iron Maiden” De Silvestro, best known for her IndyCar heroics, just qualified for the Winter Olympics—this time as a bobsleigh pilot for Italy! Swapping the roar of engines for the ice track, she’s breaking new ground, aiming to make history in her home country. Can her racing instincts give her an edge against traditional track stars? This crossover is one for the ages! #Sports #SimonaDeSilvestro #WinterOlympics00Share
Judith Nelson+FollowNorway’s Suit Scandal Shakes Olympic Ski JumpWow, the Flying Vikings are in hot water! After Norway’s team got caught with those infamous suit alterations, the FIS is rolling out strict new rules for ski jumping at the upcoming Winter Olympics. Now, it’s all about 3-D suit checks and microchips to keep things fair. Do you think these changes will finally put an end to suit-gate, or will teams find another loophole? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #SkiJumping #WinterOlympics00Share
Eddie Deleon+FollowChamonix 1924: Rivalries & Legends BornOn this day in 1924, the Winter Olympics kicked off in Chamonix, France, setting the stage for epic rivalries and unforgettable moments. Norway’s Thorleif Haug was the original king of the slopes, grabbing three golds, but it was American speedster Charles Jewtraw who shocked the world by edging out Finland’s Clas Thunberg in the 500m. The Canadian ice hockey squad dominated, while figure skater Gillis Grafström spun his way into history. Chamonix’s legacy? A true launchpad for winter sports greatness! #Sports #WinterOlympics #Chamonix192400Share
