Davidson College Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics Allison Smith examines the "distant echoes" of the original Olympic Games and how they compare to the modern global competition. The discussion explores the evolution of the games from a sacred religious sanctuary at Olympia to today's "moving circus" of international host cities.

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Get the latest news on the Milan Cortina Games as the 2026 Winter Olympics get underway. Opening ceremonies kick off on Friday.

Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.

The Winter Olympics are a spectacular event. There are lugers at high speed, skiers and snowboarders jumping and performing tricks, and figure skaters putting on amazing performances, just to name a few of the sports and athletes.