Rhine Wire Editorial

Francesca Lollobrigida Secures Historic Olympic Gold on Home Ice MILAN, 12 February 2026 — Italian speed skating legend Francesca Lollobrigida has cemented her status as a national icon following a historic performance at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. In a week that has seen the host nation erupt in celebration, Lollobrigida delivered Italy’s […]

The Strategic World of Curling: Rules, Equipment, and 2026 Olympic Updates MILAN, 12 February 2026 — As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games hit their stride, curling has once again captured the global imagination. Often described as “chess on ice,” this sport of precision, sweeping, and intense strategy is currently dominating the ice at

Leon Ulbricht: The Rising Star of German Snowboard Cross MILANO, 12 February 2026 — As the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics dominate the global sporting narrative this week, one name has emerged as a focal point for Germany’s podium hopes: Leon Ulbricht. The 21-year-old specialist in snowboard cross (SBX) has transitioned from a dominant junior force

Sarah Schleper Makes History: A Seventh Winter Olympics and a Mother-Son Milestone MILAN, 12 February 2026 — As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games reach their sixth day of competition, one name has transcended the podium standings to capture the spirit of Olympic longevity. Sarah Schleper, the 46-year-old alpine skiing veteran, has officially entered the

ZDF Olympia Livestream: How to Watch the 2026 Winter Games Live BERLIN, 12 February 2026 – As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games reach their sixth official day of competition, German sports fans are turning in record numbers to the ZDF Olympia livestream. With the national broadcasters ARD and ZDF alternating daily coverage, today marks

Dorothea Wierer: The Italian Biathlon Queen’s Final Olympic Stand MILAN, 12 February 2026 — As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics reach their fever pitch, all eyes in the Antholz-Anterselva valley are fixed on one woman: Dorothea Wierer. The most decorated biathlete in Italian history is currently navigating the final chapter of her illustrious career

Vladyslav Heraskevych Defies IOC Ban with “Helmet of Remembrance” at Milano Cortina 2026 MILAN, 12 February 2026 — Ukrainian skeleton pioneer Vladyslav Heraskevych has emerged as one of the most talked-about figures of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, following his decision to defy International Olympic Committee (IOC) regulations regarding his equipment. The athlete, who