THE ALPINE EXPRESS

What to expect as the Winter Games begin in Italy...

Outside dirty, slushy streets, a melancholy drizzle and a muggy, uncomfortable atmosphere suggestive of nothing more remote than the crisp, keen, invigorating air that is associated in everyone’s mind

Want to know what it takes to be a Winter Olympian? We catch up with three of Britain’s medal prospects as they get ready for Milan-Cortina 2026, one of the greatest shows on earth.

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Winter preparation paid dividends with confident step-ups, big scores and emerging talent delivered across the levels