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What is ski mountaineering? More on the sport making its debut at the Winter Olympics 2026
Ski mountaineering features three medal events with 36 athletes competing, reflecting a 45% growth in the sport since Olympic approval in 2021.
- On February 18, 2026, ski mountaineering debuts at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics with three events: Women’s Sprint, Men’s Sprint and a Mixed Relay.
- Amid growing popularity, the International Ski Mountaineering Federation says the sport grew about 45% since its 2021 Olympic approval and has about 3 million participants globally.
- Races combine uphill skinning and fast transitions, with sprint races mixing uphill skinning, running with skis on the back, and a technical downhill lasting about three minutes.
- There will be 36 racers , including Phillip Bellingham, a three-Games cross-country veteran, among the competitors now racing in skimo.
- Looking toward future Games, Smith said `the racing is gonna be really dynamic` and the sport has been proposed for 2030, with the U.S. aiming for success.
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