The Italian federation was haunted by what happened at the 2006 Turin Olympics. Twenty years later, their performance is meeting the moment.

People have been asking me what it’s like to cover a Winter Olympics. It’s cold, I tell them. They’ll smirk at this wise guy who just went swimming only to report how “it was wet,” but I’m not being dismissive.

Italy has already recorded its best-ever Winter Olympics medal haul, powered primarily by women, as gender parity efforts deliver historic results at Milan Cortina 2026.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games from the Los Angeles Times' team of reporters and photographers.

Call it homefield advantage, call it national pride. Italy's athletes are shining in the Winter Olympics underway in Milan and the Alps.

Columnist Gerald Winegrad shares his nephew’s experiences working for NBC Sports in its coverage of the Winter Olympics in Milan.

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games have officially closed, leaving us with more than just a tally of gold medals and world records. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Italian Alps and the chic,

You saw the Olympics on TV but the Dolomites are even more stunning in person. Here are the best ways to ski, hike, bike and climb in Italy's UNESCO World Heritage region