Competitors In The Newest Olympic Sport Will Scale Extraordinary Heights Of Suffering - Defector
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Ski mountaineering, known as 'skimo', is set to debut as an Olympic sport at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. It has a long history in Europe and strong roots in Colorado, with athletes expected to endure extreme challenges.
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