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Kendra Nordin Beato
Watching athletes test the edges of human ability can offer a welcome diversion from the churn of global headlines. On Friday evening, the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics officially begin. Italy has welcomed 3,500 athletes from more than 90 countries to compete in 116 medal events. For the first time in Olympics history, the events are spread across an entire country. On the ground in Milan for the Monitor are Story Hinckley and Mark Sappenfield, soon heading for the mountains. Covering these Games is proving to be a logistical feat worthy of a medal. Be sure to check out all of our Olympics coverage at csmonitor.com/world/olympics.
