Back then, Cortina amazed the world with the charm of its mountains and the ability to organise an event that marked an epoch, introducing innovations such as the first live television broadcast of the competitions.
Today, seventy years after that memorable moment, Cortina renews its commitment as the venue of excellence for Milan Cortina 2026.
Cortina's slopes, like the legendary Tofane Olympia, will once again be the theatre of spectacular competitions, ready to exalt technique and speed.
There will also be a spotlight on iconic disciplines such as curling, deeply rooted in the Ampezzo tradition, and bobsleigh, which it was precisely in Cortina that one of the most popular historical tracks for athletes was created.
MILAN-CORTINA OLYMPICS
Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the heart of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, returns to Olympic history after successfully hosting the 1956 Winter Olympics.
