Flag bearer Erin Jackson of Team USA leads the team in the parade during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret NewsSarah Jane WeaverSat, February 7, 2026 at 2:49 AM UTC·1 min readThe Deseret News is on the ground in Italy for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, bringing you the most inspirational stories and images from the Winter Games.
We will have a busy few weeks, covering a delegation from Utah as they pitch the state’s 2034 Winter Games and pick up tips for hosting a second Olympics in Utah.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSome 3,500 athletes from more than 90 countries will compete in the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, according to the Associated Press. More than 30% of America’s athletes at the 2026 Winter Games have Utah ties.
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