As the Olympic Winter Games officially opened in Italy for two weeks of competition, students at Locust Lane Elementary School got their own Olympic experience closer to home.

After covering four Winter Games, our correspondent relishes the moments of “weak-kneed awe” that skiers, skaters, lugers, and snowboarders have inspired.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella declared the 2026 Winter Olympics open. Two cauldrons — one in Milan and one in Cortina — have been lit, marking a first in the Winter Games’ history. Oh here we go,

Captivating routines and effortless moves can leave us wondering how judges separate figure skating routines. BBC Sport's Emma Middleton explains how the Olympic scoring works. Winter Olympics Explained: Figure Skating.