In an exhilarating display of talent and determination, Kacper Tomasiak has made his mark at the 2026 Winter Olympics by clinching a silver medal in the normal hill ski jumping event. This achievement not only highlights his personal success but also brings pride to Poland as he showcased remarkable skill against a backdrop of fierce competition.

Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk auctioned off her Tokyo silver medal in order to help an infant in her home country who is in need of heart surgery. The 25-year-old sold the medal, which was her first Olympic medal, for $125,000 after posting on ...

Polish athletes who claim gold at the Winter Olympics, which begin on Friday, stand to receive a remarkable rewards package including more than PLN 1 million (EUR 240,000)  in cash, a car and a flat,

Another day of competition is in the books at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Athletes from more than 90 countries are battling in 116 events over 16 days, and USA TODAY is keeping a tally of every nation finishing on the podium.

Americans Erin Jackson and Brittany Bowe missed out on medals in the women’s 1,000-meter speedskating final. Bowe holds the world record in the event, but Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands won gold by setting an Olympic record. Jackson, one of Team USA's flag bearers, is the reigning 500-meter Olympic champion.

The United States has the most athletes competing in the Winter Olympics, but is not favored to win the gold medal race.

Competing for your country in the Olympics is arguably the highest honor an athlete can achieve. While participating in professional sports leagues is important, athletes often speak of representing their countries as an elevated experience compared to their everyday jobs.