Freestyle skiing is set to commence at the 2026 Winter Olympics, so here's a rundown of the six different disciplines

Freestyle Skiing has been part of the Winter Games’ program since 1988. The exciting sight of athletes soaring through the sky has been an exciting sight for fans. In 2014, in Sochi, Slopestyle was added, with competitors having the chance to show off their skills and finesse while throwing caution to the wind with high-flying action.

Kyra Dossa is used to living life in the air. This week, the 22-year-old Cleveland native will continue to soar as she makes her Olympic debut in freestyle aerial skiing for Team USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

The Olympic gold medalist from Vermont advocated for the addition of a new freestyle skiing competition to the Milan-Cortina Olympics

The first medals of the Winter Games will be awarded today, in men’s downhill skiing, women's 10km and 10km skiathlon, women’s normal hill ski jumping, men’s snowboard Big Air and women’s 3,000-meter speed skating.

LIVIGNO, Italy — Getting from the center of the Winter Games in Milan to this ski resort just a few miles from the Swiss border can be a thrill ride on its own, requiring hairpin turns through steep mountain passes befitting the Olympic events that will take place here when you finally arrive.

While all Olympic athletes are expected to play and perform under pressure, Canada’s historical successes at the Winter Games have created heightened expectations.

Four athletes will be representing Team Ireland at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Anabelle Zurbay, Cormac Comerford, and Ben Lynch are making their first Olympic appearance, while Thomas Maloney Westgård is becoming Ireland’s second-ever three-time Winter Olympian at this year's games in Italy.

Before 1924, figure skating and ice hockey events were held at the Summer Olympics, making their debuts in 1908 and 1920, respectively. In 1924, the French Olympic Committee organized a multi-sport competition called “International Winter Sports Week,