The newest Olympic sport has the oldest history – and is a window into the future
Sydney Morning Herald
by Vince RugariFebruary 19, 2026
Throw triathlon, marathon, alpine and cross-country skiing, and sport climbing into an athletic blender, and you end up with ski mountaineering – the newest sport at the Winter Olympics.
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Originally published on Sydney Morning Herald on 2/19/2026