Event Brief
Winter Olympics Kick Off with First Gold Medal
Filed: Feb 08, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
Summary: Switzerland wins gold in men's downhill skiing on Day 1 of the Winter Olympics in Italy.
WHO: Seth Doane
WHAT: First full day of the Olympic Winter Games
WHEN: Feb 07, 2026 at 8:52 PM ET
WHERE: Cortina, Italy
WHY: To report on the events and outcomes of the Olympics
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