Around 2,900 athletes from more than 90 countries will compete on the ice and snow at Milan-Cortina 2026.
The world's biggest winter sports stars will descend on northern Italy from Friday 6 February and there's certain to be thrills, drama and breakout performances.
BBC Sport takes a look at some of the global stars and stories to look out for.
Age: 41 Nation: United States
Just five days before the women's downhill event takes place in Cortina, Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn announced that she had ruptured her left anterior cruciate ligament but is still hopeful that she can compete on Sunday.
