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The biathlon debuted at the Winter Olympics in 1960, with the United States not yet winning a medal in the event.
Norway, Germany and France have been the most successful nations in Olympic biathlon history.
The sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting across several events for men, women, and a mixed relay.
The piece provides profiles of potential 2026 Team USA biathletes, including Margie Freed and Campbell Wright.
Deedra Irwin is highlighted as a top American biathlete aiming for strong results in Milan 2026.
Daniel Campbell Wright is listed as a top male biathlete with recent silver medals at the World Championships.
The ESPN hub is cited as a resource for further updates on related Olympic events and results.
The article explains the shooting portion and penalty rules of biathlon events.
The roster summaries include multiple athletes with varying backgrounds and NCAA affiliations.
The ESPN article positions Milan 2026 as a milestone for American biathlon aspirations.

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Italy will compete in the Milan-Cortina Olympics with no NHL players on its roster, relying on Italian nationals and dual citizens.
Coach Jukka Jalonen says inviting NHL players would not be fair to Italians who have played for the country for years.
Italy aims for a potential quarterfinal through a fourth, decisive game in the Olympic format.
Italy’s roster features veterans with 100-plus international games and a mix of young forwards.
Italy’s coach notes the tournament format could allow an upset despite heavy NHL presence by opponents.
Italy is preparing with a focused training camp and an exhibition against Germany ahead of the Games.
Italy’s leadership emphasizes pride and high effort, aiming to prove they can compete with top teams.
Italy’s goaltender Damian Clara is 21 and on loan to Brynäs in Sweden, reflecting the roster’s European focus.
The Italian federation considered using heritage players but ultimately chose a homegrown approach.
Jalonen has a storied background, including coaching Finland to Olympic gold and multiple World Titles.

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Nathan MacKinnon tops ESPN’s three-year GAR ranking heading into the 2026 Olympics.
Cale Makar ranks second as Canada’s standout defenseman in the Olympic GAR list.
Connor McDavid is third, continuing his elite production entering Milan Cortina.
Leon Draisaitl anchors Germany’s Olympic attack with high GAR figures.
David Pastrnak emerges as a top offensive weapon for the Czech squad.
Goaltender David Hellebuyck remains a top GAR presence despite a rough season.
Zach Werenski joins USA’s defensive corps among top GAR performers.
Logan Thompson is highlighted as a leading goalie for Team Canada in the rankings.
The rankings reflect a blend of peak, recent, and sustained performance.
ESPN notes the three-year GAR metric distributes league value by position with safeguards for injuries.

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Huckaby heads to Milan 2026 aiming for her fourth Paralympic gold in snowboarding after multiple world titles.
Huckaby lost her right leg at 14 to osteosarcoma and turned to snowboarding as a path to success.
She has accumulated three Paralympic golds and one bronze across Beijing 2022 and PyeongChang 2018.
Huckaby stresses balance as a mother, noting self-compassion helps manage training and family time.
She has fought for classification fairness in Paralympic events, highlighting inclusivity beyond her own fights.
Huckaby emphasizes choosing joy in the journey, believing happiness is the true medal of the process.
Her family remains central as she prepares for the 2026 Milan Games with hopes of inspiring future generations.
Huckaby's advocacy and athletic excellence position her as a role model for inclusion in winter sports.
Huckaby also reflects on the value of family support during high-pressure Olympic campaigns.
Huckaby plans to compete in Milan as she continues to balance professional sports with motherhood.

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Brayden Point’s Olympic status hangs on a late decision with return coming down to the wire.
Seth Jones has been removed from the Canadian roster after an injury in the Winter Classic.
Jonas Brodin will miss Sweden’s tournament due to a nagging lower-body injury.
William Nylander’s groin issue could influence Sweden’s offensive depth at Milan.
Connor Teuvo Teravainen’s upper-body injury status keeps him under observation.
Victor Hedman remains a key Sweden defense facet with an upcoming return expected.
Canada may also rely on Braden Marchand’s return as he recovers from an upper-body injury.
Rasmus Ristolainen and Jo-Eriksson Ek are among Canada’s potential comeback options for Finland and Sweden.
The Olympics roster development is ongoing as teams adjust rosters before February shutdown.
The United States and Canada rosters face multiple injury concerns ahead of Milan-Cortina.

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