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US-born pairs skater Stellato-Dudek becomes Canadian citizen, clearing the way for Milan Olympics

Dec. 11, 2024 12:22 PM EST

World pairs champion Deanna Stellato-Dudek became a Canadian citizen on Wednesday, clearing the way for the American-born figure skater to compete with partner Maxime Deschamps at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. The 41-year-old Stellato-Dudek, who was born in Chicago, took the...

Olympic flame for 2026 Milan-Cortina Games will go on 63-day journey across Italy

Nov. 26, 2024 15:03 PM EST

VERONA, Italy (AP) — The Olympic flame for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games will pass through all 110 provinces in Italy on a 63-day journey before the cauldron is lit. Organizers announced the route for the torch relay on Tuesday at a palace facing the historic Verona Arena, the large...