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See the world in vertical: Top photos from Week 2 of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

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See the world in vertical: Top photos from Week 2 of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

2026-02-22 03:32 Last Updated At:03:41

AP mobile scroll: a selection of standout vertical images from Week 2 of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics published by The Associated Press.

United States' Mikaela Shiffrin poses with the gold medal of the alpine ski, women's slalom race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

United States' Mikaela Shiffrin poses with the gold medal of the alpine ski, women's slalom race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Athletes compete in the women's 4x6-kilometer relay biathlon race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Anterselva, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Athletes compete in the women's 4x6-kilometer relay biathlon race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Anterselva, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Cory Thiesse of the United States compete against Switzerland during the curling women's semifinal match at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Cory Thiesse of the United States compete against Switzerland during the curling women's semifinal match at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, of Norway, crosses the finish line to win the gold medal during the cross country skiing men's 50km mass start Classic at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Tesero, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, of Norway, crosses the finish line to win the gold medal during the cross country skiing men's 50km mass start Classic at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Tesero, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

United States' Kaillie Armbruster Humphries, right, and Jasmine Jones start for a two women bobsled run at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

United States' Kaillie Armbruster Humphries, right, and Jasmine Jones start for a two women bobsled run at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Switzerland's Mathilde Gremaud warms up before the women's freestyle skiing big air qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Switzerland's Mathilde Gremaud warms up before the women's freestyle skiing big air qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

From right, Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Harald Oestberg Amundsen, Mattis Stenshagen and Martin Loewstroem Nyenget, all four of Norway, compete in the cross country skiing men's 10km + 10km skiathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Tesero, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

From right, Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Harald Oestberg Amundsen, Mattis Stenshagen and Martin Loewstroem Nyenget, all four of Norway, compete in the cross country skiing men's 10km + 10km skiathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Tesero, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

United States' Megan Keller (5) takes a photographer with the team after the United States beat Canada 2-1 in overtime in the women's ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

United States' Megan Keller (5) takes a photographer with the team after the United States beat Canada 2-1 in overtime in the women's ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni competes against Denmark during the women's curling round robin session at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni competes against Denmark during the women's curling round robin session at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Norway's Ulrik Samnoey competes during the men's freestyle skiing big air qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Norway's Ulrik Samnoey competes during the men's freestyle skiing big air qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is assisted by the emergency medical service team after an injury due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is assisted by the emergency medical service team after an injury due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Brandon Kim of the United States competes in the men's 500 meter short track speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Brandon Kim of the United States competes in the men's 500 meter short track speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong of the Netherlands celebrates winning the gold medal with her coach Gerard van Velde, right, after the women's 1500 meters speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong of the Netherlands celebrates winning the gold medal with her coach Gerard van Velde, right, after the women's 1500 meters speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Athletes compete during the women's mass start final speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Athletes compete during the women's mass start final speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Italy's Michele Boscacci, right, Germany's Finn Hoesch, background, Spain's Oriol Cardona Coll, left, and Austria's Paul Verbnjak compete during a ski mountaineering mixed relay, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Bormio, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Italy's Michele Boscacci, right, Germany's Finn Hoesch, background, Spain's Oriol Cardona Coll, left, and Austria's Paul Verbnjak compete during a ski mountaineering mixed relay, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Bormio, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Alysa Liu of the United States competes during the women's figure skating free program at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Alysa Liu of the United States competes during the women's figure skating free program at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Athletes make their way to the ramp during the ski jumping women's large hill individual at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Predazzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Athletes make their way to the ramp during the ski jumping women's large hill individual at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Predazzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Clock wise from top, Switzerland's Sixtine Cousin (13), France's Jade Grillet Aubert (6) and Switzerland's Talina Gantenbein (5) compete during the women's ski cross finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Clock wise from top, Switzerland's Sixtine Cousin (13), France's Jade Grillet Aubert (6) and Switzerland's Talina Gantenbein (5) compete during the women's ski cross finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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United States' Mikaela Shiffrin poses with the gold medal of the alpine ski, women's slalom race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

United States' Mikaela Shiffrin poses with the gold medal of the alpine ski, women's slalom race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Athletes compete in the women's 4x6-kilometer relay biathlon race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Anterselva, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Athletes compete in the women's 4x6-kilometer relay biathlon race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Anterselva, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Cory Thiesse of the United States compete against Switzerland during the curling women's semifinal match at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Cory Thiesse of the United States compete against Switzerland during the curling women's semifinal match at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, of Norway, crosses the finish line to win the gold medal during the cross country skiing men's 50km mass start Classic at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Tesero, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, of Norway, crosses the finish line to win the gold medal during the cross country skiing men's 50km mass start Classic at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Tesero, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

United States' Kaillie Armbruster Humphries, right, and Jasmine Jones start for a two women bobsled run at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

United States' Kaillie Armbruster Humphries, right, and Jasmine Jones start for a two women bobsled run at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Switzerland's Mathilde Gremaud warms up before the women's freestyle skiing big air qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Switzerland's Mathilde Gremaud warms up before the women's freestyle skiing big air qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

From right, Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Harald Oestberg Amundsen, Mattis Stenshagen and Martin Loewstroem Nyenget, all four of Norway, compete in the cross country skiing men's 10km + 10km skiathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Tesero, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

From right, Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Harald Oestberg Amundsen, Mattis Stenshagen and Martin Loewstroem Nyenget, all four of Norway, compete in the cross country skiing men's 10km + 10km skiathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Tesero, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

United States' Megan Keller (5) takes a photographer with the team after the United States beat Canada 2-1 in overtime in the women's ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

United States' Megan Keller (5) takes a photographer with the team after the United States beat Canada 2-1 in overtime in the women's ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni competes against Denmark during the women's curling round robin session at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni competes against Denmark during the women's curling round robin session at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Norway's Ulrik Samnoey competes during the men's freestyle skiing big air qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Norway's Ulrik Samnoey competes during the men's freestyle skiing big air qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is assisted by the emergency medical service team after an injury due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Kamila Sellier of Poland is assisted by the emergency medical service team after an injury due to a fall during a short track speed skating women's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Brandon Kim of the United States competes in the men's 500 meter short track speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Brandon Kim of the United States competes in the men's 500 meter short track speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong of the Netherlands celebrates winning the gold medal with her coach Gerard van Velde, right, after the women's 1500 meters speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong of the Netherlands celebrates winning the gold medal with her coach Gerard van Velde, right, after the women's 1500 meters speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Athletes compete during the women's mass start final speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Athletes compete during the women's mass start final speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Italy's Michele Boscacci, right, Germany's Finn Hoesch, background, Spain's Oriol Cardona Coll, left, and Austria's Paul Verbnjak compete during a ski mountaineering mixed relay, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Bormio, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Italy's Michele Boscacci, right, Germany's Finn Hoesch, background, Spain's Oriol Cardona Coll, left, and Austria's Paul Verbnjak compete during a ski mountaineering mixed relay, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Bormio, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Alysa Liu of the United States competes during the women's figure skating free program at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Alysa Liu of the United States competes during the women's figure skating free program at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Athletes make their way to the ramp during the ski jumping women's large hill individual at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Predazzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Athletes make their way to the ramp during the ski jumping women's large hill individual at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Predazzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Clock wise from top, Switzerland's Sixtine Cousin (13), France's Jade Grillet Aubert (6) and Switzerland's Talina Gantenbein (5) compete during the women's ski cross finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Clock wise from top, Switzerland's Sixtine Cousin (13), France's Jade Grillet Aubert (6) and Switzerland's Talina Gantenbein (5) compete during the women's ski cross finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Scotland was spared embarrassment when it came from 20-5 down and scraped past Wales 26-23 in Six Nations rugby on Saturday.

Wales looked set for its first Six Nations victory in two years.

But a riveting game turned on a schoolboy error by Wales, when it was caught napping by a quick Finn Russell restart and replacement winger Darcy Graham accepted a kind bounce to score. That cut Wales' lead to 23-19 in the 58th minute.

Scotland finally led for the first time in the 74th after replacement hooker George Turner scored their bonus-point fourth try from a lineout maul. Russell's third conversion capped it.

But Scotland was lucky. It started as a 20-point favorite, albeit nervously. The Scots were coming off thrashing England at Murrayfield last weekend and they have not previously handled the emotional and physical toll of that well; they followed their eight previous England wins with six losses.

Wales was up for an ambush, masterminded by coach Steve Tandy, who was in charge of Scotland's defense for Gregor Townsend for six years until last September.

They felt a great opportunity was missed to end a Six Nations losing streak that has grown to 14 matches. After taking consecutive hidings from New Zealand, South Africa, England and France — the world's top four teams — Scotland was closer to their level and a rebuilding Wales responded to deserve a rare halftime lead of 17-5.

But Scotland grit prevailed and, with two out of three wins, was the closest challenger to unbeaten France. They meet at Murrayfield in two weeks.

Wales got its game going thanks to bossing the gain line through forwards Rhys Carre, captain Dewi Lake, Aaron Wainwright and center Eddie James who, with Joe Hawkins, shut down Scotland midfielders Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones.

Despite Hawkins leaving on a yellow card for head contact on Gregor Brown, Wales scored the first try through Carre from a tapped penalty.

But Hawkins' absence was exposed by Scotland when winger Kyle Steyn scored off Blair Kinghorn's pass.

With Hawkins back, Wales engineered a Josh Adams try followed by a Sam Costelow penalty for 17-5.

Wales was humming and Townsend reacted by pulling prop Nathan McBeth and lock Max Williamson.

In the second half, Wales replaced a tired Carre and Lake, and flyhalf Costelow, managing the game expertly in his first start under Tandy, limped off after his fourth straight goalkick.

Scotland desperation raised the intensity. After 27 phases, Russell scored and converted.

He also spotted a chance after Costelow's replacement, Jarrod Evans, nailed his first goalkick for 23-12.

The Welsh were casually resuming their restart positions, their backs to Russell, when he kicked off with Graham chasing. Wales debutant winger Gabe Hamer-Webb and flanker James Botham didn't move until the ball flew over them and bounced up for Graham to grab and score his all-time record-tying 35th try for Scotland.

Scotland upped the ante from there and Wales succumbed.

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Wales' Rhys Carre, center, celebrates scoring during the Six Nations rugby union match between Wales and Scotland in Cardiff, Wales, Saturday Feb. 21, 2026. (Nigel French/PA via AP)

Wales' Rhys Carre, center, celebrates scoring during the Six Nations rugby union match between Wales and Scotland in Cardiff, Wales, Saturday Feb. 21, 2026. (Nigel French/PA via AP)

Scotland's Huw Jones scores a try during the Six Nations rugby union match between Wales and Scotland in Cardiff, Wales, Saturday Feb. 21, 2026. (Nigel French/PA via AP)

Scotland's Huw Jones scores a try during the Six Nations rugby union match between Wales and Scotland in Cardiff, Wales, Saturday Feb. 21, 2026. (Nigel French/PA via AP)

Scotland's Finn Russell, second left, celebrates scoring a try during the Six Nations rugby union match between Wales and Scotland in Cardiff, Wales, Saturday Feb. 21, 2026. (Nigel French/PA via AP)

Scotland's Finn Russell, second left, celebrates scoring a try during the Six Nations rugby union match between Wales and Scotland in Cardiff, Wales, Saturday Feb. 21, 2026. (Nigel French/PA via AP)

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