Italian icon Tomba lived life as fast as he skied - and is set for Olympic ceremony role

Italy’s most famous Olympic playboy is expected to be back centre stage on Friday, with his role as final torchbearer in the ...

Vonn should not have raced at Crans‑Montana, Tomba says

Italian ski great Alberto Tomba said Lindsey Vonn should not have raced at Crans-Montana last month, arguing that the desire to win one more race set in motion a chain of risks that ultimately caught ...

Olympics-alpine skiing-Brazilian rebel Pinheiro Braathen inspired by Italian hero Tomba in bid for historic gold

By Elisa Anzolin MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Not surprisingly for a man who brings a very distinct flair to Alpine skiing, Brazilian slalom specialist Lucas Pinheiro Braathen idolises Italian great ...
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Lindsey Vonn's Risky Race: Tomba's Verdict on a Blinding Run

Ski legend Alberto Tomba criticizes Lindsey Vonn's decision to race at Crans-Montana, which led to her injuries before the ...

Italy's Tomba and Compagnoni share honour of lighting Milan cauldron

Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni, two of Italy's greatest Alpine skiers, shared the honour of lighting the Olympic cauldron in Milan on Friday.

WATCH: One of two Olympic cauldrons lit in Milan

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opened with a historic first as Olympic cauldrons were lit in both Milan and Cortina.

Winter Olympics 2026 Day 0 recap: Opening Ceremony unites, Lindsey Vonn defies and Team USA sets the early tone

All eyes were on Friday's Opening Ceremony for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy. Speed skater Erin Jackson and ...

The Mystery of the Last Torchbearer: Is Alberto Tomba the Chosen One?

Among the most talked-about names is legendary ski champion Alberto Tomba, who recently attended the inauguration of Casa Italia at Triennale in Milan. However, Tomba artfully dodged the media's ...