Olympische Winterspiele

Olympiasieger Philipp Raimund: Wie die Bundeswehr seine Skisprung-Karriere mit einer neuen Karriere-Stufe verbindet

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“No Gold Bonus Exists in the Bundeswehr”—Philipp Raimund’s Career Shift Beyond the Podium By Daniel Richardson | May 18, 2026 | Updated: 15:47 UTC Raimund in a rare moment balancing his dual career: military service and elite ski jumping. Source: Bundeswehr Bayern (unverified context. verified via Wikipedia timeline) MILANO CORTINA, Italy—Philipp Raimund’s name will forever … Read more

Lindsey Vonn Fights Back After Severe Fall and Surgeries: US Ski Star Aims for Comeback, Family Unenthusiastic

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Lindsey Vonn Eyes Ski Comeback After Injury Recovery: ‘I Will Definitely Do It’ American alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn has confirmed her intention to return to competitive skiing following injury recovery and surgery, stating plainly in German during a recent interview: “Werde es definitiv tun” – “I will definitely do it.” The 41-year-old Olympian, who … Read more

Court Backs ARD in Legal Battle Over German Speed Skating Association Misconduct

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A German court has ruled in favor of public broadcaster ARD in a defamation case brought by the German Speed Skating Association (DESG), affirming that the broadcaster’s investigative reporting on alleged misconduct within the organization remains protected under freedom of expression laws. The decision marks a significant moment for sports journalism in Germany, reinforcing the … Read more

Where Are Germany’s Top Figure Skating Single Skaters? Interview with Jens ter Laak

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Bronze and Beyond: German Figure Skating Reflects on 2026 Olympic Campaign The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina have come to a close, concluding with the final ceremonies in Verona. For the Deutsche Eislauf-Union (DEU), the games provided a mixture of historic success and stark reminders of the gaps remaining in the nation’s figure … Read more

Lindsey Vonn Plans Skiing Comeback After Dramatic Olympic Crash and Near Amputation

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Lindsey Vonn Considers Comeback After Severe 2026 Olympic Crash The world of alpine skiing was shaken in February when American legend Lindsey Vonn suffered a devastating crash during the Olympic downhill. Now, just weeks after an accident so severe that surgeons faced the possibility of amputation, the 41-year-traditional star is signaling that her story may … Read more

Felix Neureuther: Emotionales Olympia-Fazit & Kritik an TV-Bildern bei Lindsey Vonn’s Sturz

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Former alpine ski racer Felix Neureuther, now a prominent television analyst, has spoken candidly about the responsibilities of sports broadcasting, particularly in moments of athlete injury. His comments, stemming from a recent interview, highlight a growing conversation about the balance between delivering dramatic coverage and respecting the dignity of competitors. Neureuther’s perspective is particularly poignant … Read more

2026 Paralympics End in Italy Amidst Boycotts & Record Numbers | China & USA Dominate Medal Count

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Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – The 14th Paralympic Winter Games in Italy officially came to a close Sunday evening with a vibrant closing ceremony themed “Italian Remembrance.” International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons declared the complete of the Games at 9:57 PM local time from the curling stadium in Cortina d’Ampezzo, shortly before the Paralympic … Read more

Ukraine Boycotts Paralympics Closing Ceremony Over Russian Presence | Winter Paralympics 2026

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Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – The Ukrainian Paralympic team will not participate in the closing ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in protest against the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their own flags. The move escalates a growing international outcry … Read more

Paralympics 2026: Germany Wins Three Biathlon Bronzes – Walter After Protest!

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The Paralympic Winter Games in Northern Italy have seen a surge of success for the German biathlon team, with Anja Wicker, Marco Maier, and Leonie Walter each securing bronze medals in their respective classes during the sprint pursuit events. The performances mark a strong start for the German contingent at the Games. The pursuit of … Read more

Anna-Lena Forster Wins Gold in Giant Slalom at Paralympic Winter Games | ZEIT ONLINE

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Anna-Lena Forster Secures Second Gold at Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – Anna-Lena Forster continued her dominant run at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, adding a gold medal in the Women’s Giant Slalom (sitting class) to her collection on Tuesday. The victory, secured at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre, comes five days … Read more