2018 Winter Olympics
Stories on the 2018 games from South Korea
When North Joined South: The Story Of The Unified Korean Olympic Ice Hockey Team
Some South Korean players resented the addition of North Koreans for the 2018 Winter Games ... at first.
Oksana Masters: Adoptee, Amputee, Paralympic Medalist
While every Paralympian has overcome challenges, Oksana Masters has faced down more than most. Only A Game's Gary Waleik has her story.
Jennie Bender: Life On The Edge Of Olympic Qualification
Not every athlete who goes to the Olympic Games gets a chance to compete. Some are alternates. And it’s often those athletes on the bubble who have the toughest stories.
'A Total Failure' — North Korea's Attempt To Rival The '88 Olympics
After South Korea landed the 1988 Summer Olympics, North Korean leaders decided to host their own major international event. The 1989 World Festival of Youth and Students was devastating for...
Curling Stones Sliding To Pyeongchang All The Way From Scotland
Olympic curling is one of the most watched sports in the Winter Games, with athletes coming from all over the world. But all the stones that are used in Pyeongchang...
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2 Sisters, 2 College Teams, 2 Women's Olympic Hockey Legacies
Reggie and Reenie Baker founded the women's ice hockey teams at Cornell University and Boston College in the 1970s. Now, those two programs have combined to produce 10 members of...
Steven Holcomb Inspires Film About Olympians And Mental Health
After the death of former U.S. bobsledder Steven Holcomb, independent filmmaker Brett Rapkin started looking at depression among Olympic athletes. "There’s no doubt that Olympic athletes need more help," Rapkin...
Cross-Country Skiing Runs In The Family For Olympian Sophie Caldwell
In 1976, Bill Koch won a silver medal for the U.S. in cross country skiing. Over the past four decades, no other American has reached the Olympic podium in that...
Canadian Brings Curling Craze To Tampa
Bernie Skerkowski grew up in Canada, curling with his family for years before moving to Florida. He brought the sport with him and started the Tampa Bay Curling Club.
Update: Tongan Pita Taufatofua Qualifies For 2018 Winter Olympics
Pita Taufatofua's last chance at qualifying for the 2018 Winter Olympics in cross-country skiing came in Iceland. He finished 2 1/2 minutes behind the race's winner, but that was good...
After Gaining Fame For Going Shirtless In Rio, Tongan Tries For Winter Games
Pita Taufatofua captured the hearts of those watching and participating in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Now he's vying for a spot in the 2018 Winter Olympics — as a cross-country...