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What is skimo? Explaining the new Olympic sport of ski mountaineering

Ski mountaineering features sprint races and mixed relays at the Games, attracting athletes due to the sport's Alpine roots and new Olympic opportunities.

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This is certainly a new one.

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St Catharines StandardSt Catharines Standard
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Skimo makes Olympic debut, latest IOC attempt to appeal to youth. But I doubt it’s a keeper for future Games

Ski mountaineering looks hard, looks like fun too, if your idea of fun is cake-walking up stairs in skis.

·Welland, Canada
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n-tv.den-tv.de
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4th Place After Disaster Start: Germany Misses Historic First "Skimo" Medal

For the first time, ski mountaineering, also known as "Skimo" is part of the Olympic programme: from the Germans, only Tatjana Paller fights for the finale - where she starts a big catch-up after a weak start.

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Deutsche WelleDeutsche Welle
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Skimo: What you need to know about the newest Olympic sport

Ski mountaineering is making its Olympic debut at the Winter Games in Italy. What is this sport all about?

·Bonn, Germany
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Premiere in the Snow: German Ski Mountaineer Misses Medal

For the first time, ski mountaineering is part of the Olympic programme: Tatjana Paller makes it straight to the final.

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ABC AustraliaABC Australia
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Skimo is coming, here's what you need to know

Skimo, or ski mountaineering, is coming to the 2026 Winter Olympics. But what is the sport and why is it so exciting?

·Australia
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Sporting NewsSporting News
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What is skimo? Explaining the new Olympic sport of ski mountaineering

This is certainly a new one.

·North Carolina, United States
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Sporting News broke the news in North Carolina, United States on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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