Category : Winter Sports


Second Australian Dies Skiing in Japan's Record Snowfall

A young Australian man has died while skiing off-piste in Japan's Hokkaido region, marking the second Australian fatality in a week amid unprecedented snowfall that has claimed over 30 lives across the country.

Vonn Eyes Olympic Comeback After ACL Tear

American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn remains determined to compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite suffering a torn ACL in a recent crash, drawing on her history of overcoming injuries.

Laura Peel's Olympic Dream in Doubt After Knee Injury

Australian freestyle skier Laura Peel, a gold medal favourite from Canberra, suffers a knee injury just days before the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, casting uncertainty over her fourth Games campaign.

Australian Woman Dies in Japan Ski Lift Accident

An Australian woman has died after her backpack became entangled in a ski lift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Japan. The tragic incident occurred in Nagano Prefecture, with the resort operator vowing to strengthen safety measures.

Lydia Lassila on Her Snowglobe Life in Lapland

Australian Olympic aerial skier Lydia Lassila shares her unique experience of living in a snowglobe-like setting in Lapland, Finland, detailing the challenges and joys of her family's life in the Arctic region.

Hunter Bobsledder Misses 2026 Olympics by One Spot

Maitland's Hayden Dark reflects on a 'super disappointing' near-miss for the Winter Olympics, as the Australian bobsled team fell just one qualifying position short for Milano Cortina 2026.

Bree Walker Hunts Olympic Glory in Peak Form

Australian bobsleigh athlete Bree Walker is in the best shape of her career as she aims for Olympic success, showcasing her dedication and skill on the international stage.

Walker's golden run ahead of Winter Olympics

Australian monobob star Bree Walker secures her second straight World Cup victory in Latvia, heading into the festive break as a top gold medal contender for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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