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Why are Olympic medals breaking? Inside weight, material, more about prizes falling apart in 2026

Here's more on why the medals at the Milan Olympics keep breaking. A design flaw is at fault.

Inside the Milan Olympic village: real beds, free tech and other athlete perks

The Olympic village in Milan offers plenty of perks and amenities for athletes, including free food, stress plants and beds ...

Athletes warn about Olympic medals breaking—officials respond

Questions arise over Olympic prize durability as officials examine unexpected issues reported.

Which Athletes Stay in the Olympic Village? Inside the Unique Accommodations at the 2026 Games

Daniel Smith, the 2024 Olympic Village director for Team USA, explained why big-name athletes may opt out of staying at the ...

Inside Milan’s Olympic Village

Athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Games can relax in “Mind Zones” and feast on “Turtle Sandwiches” at the Olympic Village ...

Inside the Food at the Olympic Village: What 2026 Winter Olympians Are Eating in Milano Cortina

The best athletes in the world have converged on Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics, and the various Villages are doing their ...

Inside Cortina's Olympic Village: A snowy haven for hundreds of athletes

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Athletes at the Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Village on Tuesday chatted at an outdoor ...

Inside Milan’s Olympic Village, Athletes Are Living Their Best Campus Life. You Have No Idea How Fun This 'Serious' Training Hub Really Is.

From secret phones to a pin-trading robot, discover the surprising perks powering competitors at the Winter Games.