Olympic Champ’s Loss Explained Unfiltered

February 18, 2026 | Edition #427

Another day at the Winter Olympics has come to an end, and this time it wasn’t marked by chaos but by a bit of good news. More on the updates below.

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As you read above, Sweden’s Sara McManus is not placing blame on Canada’s Rachel Homan in the double-touch controversy, describing the moment as a natural reflex. So tell us,

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An athlete pulled off one of the most dramatic wins of the Winter Olympics.

Abzal Azhgaliyev was in the last place for nearly the entire race. Then, just before the finish line, chaos erupted as several competitors crashed out. Only one Italian remained in contention sliding backward toward the line. Watch the moment below…

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