From hatsumōde to victory charms, many athletes have rituals that are rooted in the spiritual side of Japanese sport.
So far, 42 athletes have qualified for the U.S. Olympic team for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games: Alpine Skiing: Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn Biathlon: Margie Freed, Deedra Irwin, Maxime Germain, ...