Ski mountaineering at the Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics will include the sport of ski mountaineering for the first time.[1] There will be three medal events: men's and women's sprint and a mixed relay.[2] Two additional events, the men's and women's individual, were proposed but not approved for the final program.[3][4]

Ski mountaineering Olympic pictogram

Prior to becoming part of the Olympic Games, ski mountaineering was held at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics.[3]

References

  1. "Ski Mountaineering, Known as Skimo, Coming to the 2026 Winter Olympics". The New York Times. February 19, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  2. "2026 Winter Olympics add eight events, cut Alpine skiing team event". NBC Sports. June 24, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  3. "Ski mountaineering set to join Olympics at 2026 Winter Games". AP NEWS. June 18, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  4. "Ski mountaineering at the Olympics: The hardest climb is done". ISPO.com. July 20, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
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