The Olympic flame for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics officially has begun its long and storied relay toward Milan’s San Siro Stadium, where it will light the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony on February 6, 2026.

Figure skating has been part of the Olympic program since 1908, when it debuted at the Summer Games in London. It became a staple of the Winter Olympics starting in 1924 in Chamonix, France. Over the decades, the sport has evolved with more complex jumps, innovative choreography and growing global popularity.

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.

Linsey Vonn revealed she gained 12 pounds and shared why she's 'thrilled' about it as she prepares for the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics when speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Dec. 10.

The automaker’s roots run deep in Maranello, where founder Enzo Ferrari established his factory in 1943. At the time, Ferrari trained local farmers to build his cars, a move that transformed the town’s destiny, according to Maranello Mayor Luigi Zironi.

Vonn has not yet qualified for the Olympics, although this victory surely helps her case. The American skier is aiming to hit the quota required to make the U.S. Alpine skiing team ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina.