IRONWOOD, Mich. (WLS) -- Skier Sammy Carlson set a world record on the largest ski jump in the Western Hemisphere - and he did it backwards! The 24-story jump at Copper Peak on Michigan's Upper Peninsula is known for helping skiers reach distances ...

Catch up on Olympic ski jumping since the 2022 Beijing Olympics — new events, equipment changes, returning champions, breakout talents and the biggest storylines shaping the men’s and women’s competitions for Milan Cortina 2026.

If you think downhill skiing is a challenge, wait until you see skimo, a brand-new ski event set to debut in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games. In this event, participants wearing specialized lightweight skis and carrying a backpack and other equipment run uphill.