All eyes were on Friday's Opening Ceremony for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy. Erin Jackson and the bobsledder Frank Del Duca were the U.S. flag bearers, while Sofia Goggia, Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni lit the Olympic cauldrons.

Unlike in the Summer Olympics where Americans often dominate the podium, Team USA has lagged behind a bit in recent Winter Games. In 2022, Team USA finished fifth in the medal count with 25 total medals -- although their nine gold medals was good for third.

Here's what to know about the Parade of Nations in the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony and how the country order is determined.

The battle between the two sides for the top spot in the women's hockey world extends beyond the Olympics, too. The U.S. and Canada are also the only teams to ever win an IIHF Wor

Here’s how Winter Olympic uniforms and gear have evolved and which fashion items need an update for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

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