Jackie Wiles is in the news after her comeback hopes were dashed at the Olympics. The US downhill skier, born in Portland, is known for speed events.
Norwegian skier Johannes Høsflot Klaebo won his ninth gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, becoming the most successful Winter Olympian in history. Federica Brignone secured her second gold for Italy, while Mikaela Shiffrin's medal drought continued with an 11th-place finish. Controversies also emerged in curling.