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Grab your mittens and get ready to roar, Maple Kats! In this episode of the Maple Kat Chat, we’re diving into all the "cool" action from the past weekend at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

We talk about the science of speed, the gravity-defying tricks in Big Air skiing, and the amazing athletes who never give up—including a legendary 41-year-old gold medalist! Plus, we break down the latest medal counts to see how the USA, Norway, and our host country, Italy, are doing in the race for the podium.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Physics on Ice: How speed skaters use STEM to break records.
• Olympic Heroes: Stories of grit and determination from the weekend's biggest stars.
• The Big Reveal: A look at the current medal standings for five major countries.