Belgium’s Loena Hendrickx is back in business

From ankle surgery to not knowing if she’d ever compete again, to qualifying an Olympic spot in Beijing and earning back-to-back bronze medals.
She’s officially heading to her third Olympic Winter Games.

Catch the full story here
https://isu-skating.com/figure-skating/news/belgiums-loena-hendrickx-is-back-in-business/

#SkateToMilano #FigureSkating

Well, most of us knew this was coming, but it's official. Jessie Diggins has announced that the 2025–26 season will be her last.

The most decorated American cross-country skier in history will close her career this winter — from the opener in Ruka to the final finish in Lake Placid.

“I hope I’m remembered… for the joy, sense of fun on snow, heart-on-sleeve racing, deep vulnerability and openness,” Diggins said today.

Tributes poured in from across the ski world — Mikaela Shiffrin praised her “contagious joy,” Lindsey Vonn called her “an inspiration far beyond sport,” and teammates described her as the heartbeat of the U.S. program.

Full story now live on FasterSkier.com: link in comments.

pc: Nordic Focus Photo Agency Matt Whitcomb Nat Herz Jessie Diggins

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Don’t miss the moment. Don’t miss the emotion. 🥹

New Winter Olympic tickets have just been released! Find yours via the link and experience Milano Cortina 2026 in person: https://oly.ch/3R0do7q

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Janica Kostelić, first Croatian to win a Winter Olympic medal.

At #SaltLakeCity2002 Janica Kostelić made history by securing 3️⃣ golds and 1️⃣ silver, becoming the most successful female alpine skier in a single Olympic Games.

She’s chasing her dream – one curve at a time.

Five-time overall World Cup champion Julia Taubitz has done it all in luge – except one thing: winning an Olympic medal. After her heartbreak in Beijing 2022, the German star is more determined than ever to make her dream come true at the Olympic Winter Games Milano-Cortina 2026.
“It’s clear – the Olympic medal is the plan,” says Julia, who combines fearless speed, mental strength, and a big smile both on and off the ice.

From the adrenaline of the ice track to her free spirit on the open road with her camper van, Julia lives for the thrill – and for the friendships that make this sport special.
Read Julia’s story here: https://www.fil-luge.org/en/home

#LugeLove #RoadToMilanoCortina #LugeMiCo26 #TeamGermany #Olympics #Luge #JuliaTaubitz #MilanoCortina2026

OTT TÄNAK IS LEAVING HYUND AND WRC !!!
End of career for the Estonian driver.

Hyundai Motorsport to wish a fond farewell to Ott Tänak and Martin Järveoja at the end of the 2025 FIA WRC season

Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team’s Ott Tänak has announced his retirement from full-time rallying at the end of the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) season
The Estonian’s departure comes as he decides to step away from the sport for personal reasons, with Rally Saudi Arabia marking the conclusion of two successful eras with the team
Tänak and Järveoja have taken eight victories for Hyundai Motorsport, the most recent at the 2025 edition of Acropolis Rally.

Aichi, Japan

November 9, 2025 – As Ott Tänak today announces he will step down from full-time rallying at the end of the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) season, Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team celebrates a successful partnership that has delivered one manufacturers’ title in 2020, eight victories, and 28 podiums.

The Estonian, alongside co-driver and fellow countryman Martin Järveoja, first joined Hyundai Motorsport at the start of 2020, with the partnership initially spanning three successful seasons. His first win came at his home event – Rally Estonia – where he and Järveoja led a 1-2 victory for the team. The next win was at the iconic Arctic Rally Finland in 2021, where he secured silverware on the winter snow.

Tänak departed Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team at the end of 2022 before returning for the 2024 season. Wins in Rally Italia Sardegna and Central European Rally contributed to his third-place finish in the championship.

While 2025 has been a challenging year for the Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team, as it has struggled to extract consistent performance from the Hyundai i20 N Rally1, Tänak still found success on the stages at several rounds of the 2025 WRC season, claiming six podiums and one victory (Acropolis Rally) to date.

Tänak’s participation in the WRC has never gone under the radar, with Estonian flags proudly displayed at many rounds of the championship. His popularity reflects his determination, competitiveness and skill, cementing him as one of the sport’s most revered characters.

His decision to step back comes as he chooses to dedicate more of his time to his family, business and life beyond rallying. The team thanks him for his inspirational moments and dedication to his craft. Despite the highs and lows that the WRC may produce, he has always remained committed to being one of the best.

Hyundai Motorsport will announce its full 2026 WRC line-up in due course.

Current standings with 2 more days to go at #Jessheim2025:

Norway tops it mid-way through the Paralympic Winter Games Qualification Tournament with nine points while Slovakia, Japan and Korea are tied for second place on points apiece.

To check the full standings: https://www.paralympic.org/ice-hockey/live-results

Footwork in motion.

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@swisssnowsports

We kind of feel like at the end of the Winter Nika on top, Domen on top

#fisskijumping