The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the names of the "Athlete Role Models" for the upcoming Youth Olympic Winter Games, taking place from February 12 - 21, 2016 in Lillehammer (NOR).

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced the list of 15 Athlete Role Models (ARMs) who will support the young athletes going to the 2nd Winter Youth Olympic Games from 12 to 21 February 2016 in Lillehammer, Norway.

Good news for Janne Ahonen: He didn't suffer any serious injuries in his fall at the FIS Grand Prix in Hinterzarten.

On Saturday a Norwegian stood on top of the podium at the Continental Cup in Wisla (POL), but the Polish team fought back on Sunday and with Klemens Muranka they could celebrate a win in front of their home crowd.

With August going by fast, the Italian team is busy with training activities around the world.

The United States Olympic Committee announced its annual award recipients for 2014 national coaches of the year.

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The raceboard team of Snowboard Germany has been testing some new training methods to break through the daily preparation routine for the up-coming winter season.

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The Alpine stars Marcel Hirscher, Felix Neureuther and Aksel Lund Svindal switched ski for racing cars at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg,