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New Zealand's Olympic jackets have a QR code in them with a heartwarming twist
Fans can send a personal message to New Zealand's athletes via their Olympic gear this year.
LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — Anna Gasser set herself up for a chance at her third straight Olympic snowboarding gold medal in big air. She'll have to overcome another gold medalist, defending slopestyle champion Zoi Sadowski-Synnott,
On Maui, Farrell became an accomplished skateboarder and surfer as a young boy. Hi-Tech Surf Sports on Maui started sponsoring him as a skateboarder at the age of 8 and he grew up routinely surfing noted local spots with Young and Lenny.
Games, while defending champion snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and alpine skier Alice Robinson are attending their third. Toomey says the pair have plenty of wisdom. Curling round robins have started the sporting schedule today - the opening ceremony is on Saturday morning.
As the Winter Olympics at Milano Cortina approach, excitement builds for New Zealand's participation. This year, the nation will send 17 athletes, and among them are standout competitors likely to claim medals.
Campbell Wright previously represented New Zealand in biathlon at the Olympics. This year he's on Team USA. Here's how. (AP photo)
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Mapping a century of Winter Olympics medals
The Olympics are highly regarded as international events and competitions. But just how global is the Winter Olympics?
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