2026 Winter Olympics Thread

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February 07, 2026, 12:08 AM

2BobTanner

I know everyone always makes fun of curling, but there is an aspect of it that is mental. Combination of geometry and physics, with a lot of strategy.

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, the U.S. mixed doubles curling team of Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin has started with a perfect 4-0 record, marking the best start for a U.S. curling team in Olympic history. They defeated Norway (8-6), Switzerland (7-4), Canada (7-5), and Czechia (8-1).

They take on undefeated Great Britain and South Korea on Saturday, and Estonia and Sweden on Sunday.

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February 07, 2026, 12:10 AM

Speedbird

Starts tomorrow!!!!! Love:

- Skeleton (Maybe because I think MAYBE that's one thing I could actually do)
- Super-G
- Ski Jump (Those guys have balls of steel)
- Biathlon (Are they using real rifles still?)

February 07, 2026, 12:31 AM

tatortodd

I've always liked team USA hockey, super G, and Bobsled/Bobsleigh.

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February 07, 2026, 02:47 AM

Expert308

Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom, Ski jumping, Bobsled/Luge, mostly because of the higher speeds and because wipeouts can be spectacular. Biathlon because, well, guns.

February 07, 2026, 03:33 AM

corsair

Looking forward to seeing how they do ski-mountaineering, which is the newest addition to the games. Skimo is rapidly gaining popularity here in the US, as Cam Smith is the most decorated American.

February 07, 2026, 03:53 AM

PPinesRon

quote:
Originally posted by 2BobTanner:
I know everyone always makes fun of curling, but there is an aspect of it that is mental. Combination of geometry and physics, with a lot of strategy.

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, the U.S. mixed doubles curling team of Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin has started with a perfect 4-0 record, marking the best start for a U.S. curling team in Olympic history. They defeated Norway (8-6), Switzerland (7-4), Canada (7-5), and Czechia (8-1).

They take on undefeated Great Britain and South Korea on Saturday, and Estonia and Sweden on Sunday.

Just curious, where would someone find a curling facility in the U.S. to watch and/or learn?

February 07, 2026, 04:56 AM

sourdough44

All I know is a skater from the Milwaukee area is rated rather high. I don’t really watch but hopefully he does well.

February 07, 2026, 05:53 AM

pbslinger

quote:
Originally posted by sourdough44:
All I know is a skater from the Milwaukee area is rated rather high. I don’t really watch but hopefully he does well.

Jordan Stolz. He's an amazing talent.

February 07, 2026, 06:06 AM

pbslinger

An Irish skier just finished almost 13 seconds behind the leader in the Men's downhill. Wonder if he rented his skis.

February 07, 2026, 07:18 AM

SPWAMike0317

quote:
Originally posted by PPinesRon:

Just curious, where would someone find a curling facility in the U.S. to watch and/or learn?

The Olympic Oval in Salt Lake City. My BIL lives outside of SLC and we have gone for lessons a couple of times. A great family outing. https://utaholympiclegacy.org/activity/learn-to-curl/

FWIW, this Olympics used this site in 2002 and will use it again in 2034.

February 07, 2026, 07:52 AM

trapper189

quote:
Originally posted by PPinesRon:
Just curious, where would someone find a curling facility in the U.S. to watch and/or learn?

I would search the internet for curling clubs in Florida. Oh look! The first result is Loggerhead Curling Club, South Florida’s only curling club. I cheated though because I knew the facilities are called curling clubs. When we belonged to one in Wisconsin, they were basically social drinking clubs somewhere between a country club and the Moose Lodge. We competed in bonspiels at other clubs in Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

February 07, 2026, 08:00 AM

fritz

quote:
Originally posted by pbslinger:
An Irish skier just finished almost 13 seconds behind the leader in the Men's downhill. Wonder if he rented his skis.

Might be a distant relative to "Eddie the Eagle" -- the British ski jumper.

February 07, 2026, 08:11 AM

tatortodd

quote:
Originally posted by trapper189:
quote:
Originally posted by PPinesRon:
Just curious, where would someone find a curling facility in the U.S. to watch and/or learn?

I would search the internet for curling clubs in Florida. Oh look! The first result is Loggerhead Curling Club, South Florida’s only curling club. I cheated though because I knew the facilities are called curling clubs. When we belonged to one in Wisconsin, they were basically social drinking clubs somewhere between a country club and the Moose Lodge.

I've only done curling once and it was in Anchorage, AK. The local curling club's facility was approx. a 1:1 size ratio of bar to ice rink. Kind of like a bowling alley, but the lanes replaced with an ice rink for curling.

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February 07, 2026, 09:09 AM

Redleg06

Or you could try your local club: Pittsburg Curling Club, 491 McCoy Rd, McKees Rocks, PA. ( https://pittsburghcurlingclub.com/ )

February 07, 2026, 09:39 AM

ador

I like to watch Biathlon and the bob sled tandem.

February 07, 2026, 09:56 AM

downeastnc1

Watched curling a while back to see what the big deal was. Now I enjoy the heck out of it.

February 07, 2026, 10:01 AM

Gustofer

I like watching figure skating but hate the subjective scoring system. Too many excellent skaters get robbed for silly shit.

I still can't figure out how they can do that spinning thing without getting dizzy.

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February 07, 2026, 10:25 AM

old rugged cross

I like CC skiing and of course the shooting version

There are always great stories. But the headlines are dumb, like vaughn. I hate the silly shit. The ones that bring their stupid politics into it

February 07, 2026, 10:29 AM

irreverent

Ice hockey.

Also, I’m keeping an eye out for Ilia Malinin. Men’s figure skating. Today.
Guy can do a quad axel and does flips like he’s on solid ground. He’s amazing.