Olympian Suspended From Winter Games

February 17, 2026 | Edition #424

A player’s Olympic journey has come to an abrupt end after things went wrong at the Winter Games. Meanwhile, Ilia Malinin’s coach has broken his silence on the missed podium. More updates below.

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As you read above, Pierre Crinon has been suspended from the rest of the Winter Olympics and sent home over ‘provocative behavior.’ So tell us,

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A very strange scene unfolded at the Winter Olympics today. Atle McGrath suddenly threw away his ski poles, then stumbled off through the snow, heading straight toward the woods. Without looking back, he walked away into the woods. Watch the moment below.

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