This guide breaks down the official competition format for Olympic track and field, detailing every step from qualification to the finals. Learn about the different stages and medal events, and how each round is structured.

Olympic track star Sha'Carri Richardson has been arrested for speeding. Richardson, who won an Olympic Gold Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, was booked on Thursday in Orange County, Florida, for dangerous excessive speeding, which is considered driving faster than 100 miles per hour. Jail records show she is still being held on a $500 bond.

From the schedule to the rules, here's everything to know for the short track speed skating competitions at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

The most decorated short track speedskater in Olympic history will be looking to add to her impressive medal tally in front of a home crowd at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Here’s what to know about the short track competition.

Understand the Olympic short track format — explore event types, race structure, qualification heats, scoring system, penalties and how athletes advance through rounds to compete for medals at Milan Cortina 2026.

She was competing in the U.S. track championships as recently as September and was initially skeptical when invited to try bobsled