MILAN, Italy — There will be eight new events to look forward to at the 2026 Winter Olympics, including a brand-new sport never before seen at the Olympic Games.

Ski mountaineering will make its official Olympic debut at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, alongside seven other new competitions across existing disciplines.

Here's what fans can look forward to at the upcoming Olympics.

What is ski mountaineering?

The sport, often nicknamed "skimo" by fans, is a timed event in which competitors climb a mountain course and then descend on skis.

The sprint race consists of an ascent and descent with three distinct stages in the ascent. Athletes begin the first stage on foot, climbing steps with their skis attached to their backpack. They then attach synthetic skins to the bottom of

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