At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Peril and Promise Coincide
- Posted on February 22, 2026
- By The New Yorker
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At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Peril and Promise Coincide

In Italy, some of the world’s greatest athletes encountered physical risk, and even failure. But the most memorable moments of the Games were not just feats of skill but examples of resilience—and reasons for hope.