Ski mountaineering makes its hotly anticipated debut at the Winter Olympics in blizzard conditions in Bormio.

BORMIO, Italy (AP) — Thanks to ski mountaineering, Emily Harrop has a rank in the French military of chief sergeant. Because of the newest Winter Games sport, she could soon have another title — Olympic champion.

A look ahead to the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, including venue plans, competition zones and how the regional model compares to Milan

It is the newest, some would contend toughest, Winter Olympic sport but its origins actually date back longer than any other.

The men's hockey tournament at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 is the first tournament with NHL players since the 2014 Sochi Olympics, will feature all 12 teams playing three preliminary games in their respective groups, then all 12 moving on to a single-elimination playoff that will conclude with the gold medal game Feb. 22.

Switzerland's Marianne Fatton clinched the first ski mountaineering gold medal in Olympics history Thursday, winning by 2.38 seconds in Bormio, Italy.

Canada and France face off in this Group A men's ice hockey matchup during the 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday.