MILAN — For a year and a half, speedskater Jordan Stolz has been waiting for this moment. To get out his favorite pair of blades, the ones he’s saved since using them to set a 1,000-meter world record, and put them back on his feet. The 21-year-old phenom is unusually meticulous, even in a sport where being obsessive about skates is commonplace.

Our Ask Me Anything team explain why world records are rarely seen at the Winter Olympics.

The 2026 Winter Olympics on Monday feature medal events for speed skating, women's big air, men's Alpine team combined and ski jumping.

And NBC will likely get big numbers again on Sunday as the network airs both Super Bowl LX and its Olympics coverage.

The modern Winter and Summer Olympics give athletes around the world the chance to bring their best feet forward. Dating all the way back to 1896, participating nations send their most qualified track stars,

When he squeezes into his bright red ski suit and puts on his Darth Vader-esque helmet, speed skier Simon Billy hears nothing and sees very little.