Breaking down the origins of the name you’ll hear during this year’s Winter Olympics.

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The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place in two co-hosting cities, and you’re not the only one wondering why that is.
From death spiral to twizzle, you might not be familiar with these figure skating terms. Brush up on your sports jargon this Winter Olympics.
These strange sports reveal just how different the early Olympic Games were from what we watch today.
There’s a science behind why skiers—and other athletes—are obsessed with hot sauce. Read about it here ahead of the Winter Olympics.
A complete breakdown of every new sport and event set to debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
From the Olympics to the boxing ring, we’ve seen some incredible upsets over the years. Here are five to revisit ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Either epic or unfortunate, these four moments in Olympics history will never be forgotten.
Here are 10 trailblazing Black athletes who, despite the odds, made history at the Winter Olympic Games.
The secret behind the special equipment lies in Scotland. Learn more about curling and the heavy stones they use for the Olympic sport.
Is it the same flame from Greece to the games? Here’s how the Olympics keep the torch for the relay lit during its journey.
Where there’s competition, there’s sure to be controversy. Here are six scandals throughout Winter Olympics history.
Here are 20 fun bits of Olympics slang, from diving’s ‘bingo’ to gymnastics’ ‘twisties.’
The German national soccer team was looking for shoes to wear in the shower to prevent athlete’s foot. Adidas founder Adi Dassler offered an innovative solution: shower shoes.
Synchronized swimming now goes by the name ‘artistic swimming.’ Here's why.
Volleyball doesn’t have goalkeepers, but it does have liberos—and the rules are a little different for them.
There are several reasons why a host country might see a boost in the Olympics medal count.
The big paper tags seen on Olympic track and field athletes are both high-tech tracking devices and sentimental souvenirs.
No, they can’t pick their own anthem for their medal ceremony.