Olympics: Medals Snap, Sex Rumors & Star Crashes!

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Apezzo have already produced a series of viral moments and controversies within their first week. Several athletes have experienced issues with their medals, with USA's Breezy Johnson and Alysa Liu reporting their gold medals snapping off their ribbons shortly after receiving them. German biathlete Justus Strelow also saw his bronze medal fall to the ground during a team celebration, prompting the organizing committee to investigate potential solutions.

Beyond medal mishaps, the Olympic village has seen its share of unique stories. Team USA luge star Sophia Kirkby has gained attention for her social media posts about navigating the dating world during the games, even scheduling two dates for Valentine's Day. More unusual rumors, dubbed 'Penis-gate,' circulated before the games began, involving speculation about ski jumpers using hyaluronic acid injections to enhance suit performance, though athletes like Kevin Bickner downplayed these claims.

Other notable incidents include Snoop Dogg's ambassadorship for Team USA drawing both praise and a complaint from Dutch speed skater Marianne Timmer regarding his security. French biathlete Julia Simon faced scrutiny over a past fraud conviction involving a teammate's credit card. A significant controversy arose when Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified for refusing to remove a helmet honoring fallen Ukrainian athletes, a decision condemned by Ukrainian officials.

Finally, the games have witnessed dramatic athletic moments, including Lindsey Vonn's severe leg injury just seconds into her comeback attempt and Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid's public confession of cheating on his girlfriend after winning a bronze medal. These events have generated significant discussion and social media engagement.