"For a little over two weeks in northern Italy, Olympic stars from Mikaela Shiffrin to Alysa Liu to Elana Meyers Taylor to Jordan Stolz wowed us, while we all became experts on curling ethics and ice dance twizzles. On Sunday, a handover ceremony will take place, and a flag will be passed to representatives of French Alps 2030. Like the Milan Cortina Games, the 2030 Olympics will be spread throughout the country -- and possibly speedskating will even be held in the Netherlands or Italy."
"The United States will enter as gold-medal favorites in women's hockey USA-Canada has been one of the best rivalries in sports, but in these Olympics, the ice seemed tilted very much in the Americans' favor for the first time. Yes, Canada played its hearts out in the gold medal game, a 2-1 OT win by the U.S. But if you paid attention in the lead-up and during the Games, it's clear Team USA is building a potential dynasty."
For a little over two weeks in northern Italy, Olympic competition showcased top athletes across multiple sports and increased familiarity with sport-specific nuances. A handover ceremony will pass the flag to French Alps 2030, with plans for the 2030 Games to be spread throughout France and possibly include speedskating venues in the Netherlands or Italy. The United States enters as gold-medal favorite in women's hockey, supported by young breakout stars, Aerin Frankel's record-setting goaltending, and a deep emerging core. Men's hockey projects greater parity, with established contenders such as Sweden and Finland and uncertainty created by recent coaching and tournament outcomes.
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