Ski mountaineering at the Winter Olympics explained

Sport:	ski mountaineering
Size:	150
Code:	SMT
Menevents:	1
Womenevents:	1
Mixedevents:	1

The 2026 Winter Olympics will include the sport of ski mountaineering for the first time.^[1] There will be three medal events: men's and women's sprint and a mixed relay.^[2] Two additional events, the men's and women's individual, were proposed but not approved for the final program.^{[3] [4]}

Prior to becoming part of the Olympic Games, ski mountaineering was held at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics.^[3]

Summary

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Ski Mountaineering, Known as Skimo, Coming to the 2026 Winter Olympics . The New York Times . February 19, 2022 . May 21, 2023.
2. Web site: 2026 Winter Olympics add eight events, cut Alpine skiing team event . NBC Sports . June 24, 2022 . May 21, 2023.
3. Web site: Ski mountaineering set to join Olympics at 2026 Winter Games . AP NEWS . June 18, 2021 . May 21, 2023.
4. Web site: Ski mountaineering at the Olympics: The hardest climb is done . ISPO.com . July 20, 2022 . May 21, 2023.