The skins are peeled off to allow downhill skiing. The bindings that keep the boots locked onto the ski are also vastly different, clipped out at the heel to allow climbing but then clipped back in for downhill skiing.

Sprinting stars Sha'Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman boast a combined net worth of approximately $7 million as of early 2026. Their earnings stem from lucrative racing winnings, prize payouts, and significant brand endorsements,

Gabby Thomas is brilliant on and off the track. The USA sprinter won bronze in 200M in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She went way better than that in Paris, capturing three gold medals, winnning the 200M and taking part in the 4X100 and 4X400 relay teams.

Individual biathlon events got underway on Friday in Ruhpolding, Germany, as Stage 5 of the IBU World Cup continued with the women's 7.5km sprint.

The 2026 Winter Olympics begin on Feb. 6.