MILAN (AP) — Xandra Velzeboer was barely done celebrating her Olympic gold medal in the 500 meters when Dutch short track speedskating teammate Jens van ’t Wout won his second gold. She said to herself,

Fans from the Netherlands are showing their pride by dressing in bright orange and carrying lions to events at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Hello from Milan and Cortina, where Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, the Norwegian cross-country skier, won his ninth gold medal, giving him the most in Winter Olympics history

King William, Máxima and the Crown Princess wear patriotic looks to cheer on Dutch competitors at the Winter Olympics 2026.

Giovannini said he remembered watching on TV during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics when Curry did his signature move after one of his late 3-pointers sealed a 98-87 victory for the U.S. against France to win gold in men’s basketball. “Emblematic of having cold blood,” Giovannini said.

The Winter Olympics always deliver moments that feel impossible to repeat. Every four years, new stars rise and old champions chase history. Still, some records sit far above the rest. They were set by athletes who did something once