In 2022, Alex Hall won Olympic gold in a fan-less Beijing, reflecting on the absence of spectators as a disappointment. With the 2026 Winter Olympics set to open in Milan amid excitement for a return to normalcy, athletes and organizers anticipate a vibrant atmosphere, as more than 120,000 have applied for volunteer roles, marking the first open Winter Games since 2018.
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