US EditionWhat to Know About Curling, the Popular Olympic Sport with an Italian Star Seeking More Gold at Home
- Curling dates back to the 1700s and was included in the first Winter Olympics in 1924, highlighting its long-standing history in sports.
- The Milan Cortina Games will feature curling as the first sport to open competition, beginning two days before the ceremony.
- Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner, who won mixed doubles in 2022, will aim for gold in front of their home fans.
- Two married couples and one sibling team will compete in mixed doubles at the Cortina Games.
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What to know about curling, the popular Olympic sport with an Italian star seeking more gold at home
Curling was part of the first Winter Olympics in 1924 and returned in 1998. It has grown in popularity and will open the Milan Cortina Games in February.
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The Scandals of the Winter Olympics
Embed from Getty ImagesBeginning February the 6th, Italy will host the Olympic winter games, with ice events in Milan and snow events in various parts of the Italian Alps. It's that time when we suddenly all become experts in skiing, figure skating, hockey, and curling for two weeks. While the winter games have always taken a back seat to the summer games, the winter Olympics have had their fair share of scandals. We all remember the rivalry bet…
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