US EditionHow climate change is changing the way athletes train ahead of the Winter Olympics
- Athletes are facing challenges as climate change causes shorter and milder winters, affecting training for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
- Canadian freestyle skier Marion Th�nault is changing her travel habits to reduce her environmental impact and is proposing to cluster competitions geographically.
- American cross-country skier Julia Kern is training more in slushy conditions due to warmer winters and is advocating for climate action.
- Sophie Goldschmidt, CEO of US Ski & Snowboard, stated that inconsistent weather forces athletes to be flexible, resulting in higher training costs.
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A live camera moves in all directions across the Rettenbach Glacier in Sölden, Austria. This is a way of showing the snow conditions at the Alpine resort.
How climate change is changing how athletes train ahead of Winter Olympics
Climate change is affecting winter sports worldwide, with shorter winters and less snow. With 100 days until the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games begin, many athletes say climate change is shaping their training and the future of their sport.
Climate change is changing the way athletes train ahead of the Winter Olympics
A live camera pans in every direction along the Rettenbach glacier in Soelden, Austria — a way to show the snow status at the resort in the Alps. Instead of blankets of snow everywhere leading into a season-opening World Cup ski race, the images reflected a light dusting — thanks to a recent snowfall — over the rocks, rubble and dirt.
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How climate change is changing the way athletes train ahead of the Winter Olympics
Climate change is affecting winter sports worldwide, with shorter winters and less snow. With 100 days until the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games begin, many athletes say climate change is shaping their training and the future of their sport.
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