Cover art by Evie Campbell This spring, the 2026 Winter Olympics are starting! Athletes from around the world are coming to Milan and Cortina, Italy to snowboard, ski, ice skate, and much more. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s to come this February 6th for the US team: Biggest events: Ice Skating: Arguably the most popular event at the Winter Olympics, this year’s skaters are a mix of veterans and new-to-the-ice competitors. One superstar, Ilia Malinin, was the, “first skat