As the Winter Olympics return, exhilarating speed-centric sports such as alpine skiing, luge and bobsleigh take the spotlight. But which is fastest? (AP photo)

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Last night, Omega hosted an Opening Gala for the new space, welcoming its ambassador George Clooney, who has been with the Swiss watchmaker since 2007, and his wife Amal, alongside fellow ambassador Park Bo-gum, Allyson Felix, and Marisa Tomei.

On Feb. 8, 2002, the opening ceremonies at Rice-Eccles Stadium was just the beginning of 16 days of competition, drama, entertainment.

U.S. freeskier and former Connecticut resident Mac Forehand qualified for the men's slopestyle final with a sixth-place effort Saturday morning at Livigno Snow Park at the Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy.

Here's a look back at the history of the Winter Olympics, including when the first games were held and where they've been hosted.

Tara Lipinski shared a message about bringing her daughter Georgie, 2, with her to the 2026 Olympic Games, where she is serving as a figure skating analyst.

Olympic expert Mike Tierney reveals his Milano Cortina predictions for most overall medals and gold medals won