Winter Olympics Photo of the Day: An Uphill Battle
Ski-mountaineering competitors sprint up the side of a mountain.
From left: Poland’s Iwona Januszyk, China’s Cidan Yuzhen, and Spain’s Maria Costa Díez race up steps during a ski-mountaineering women’s-sprint heat in Bormio, Italy, on February 19, 2026. The sport of ski mountaineering makes its official Olympic debut at this year’s Winter Games, featuring both men’s and women’s sprints and a mixed-relay event.
Previously:
February 18: A Golden Smile
February 17: In Pursuit
February 16: Snow Jump
February 15: On Target
February 14: A Victory Leap
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