2026 Winter Olympics News: The 8 most surprising Winter Olympic sports in history

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Here are some of the most unusual Winter Olympic sports in history, from ski ballet and military patrol to dog sled racing and skijoring.
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Posted: 2026-02-20 07:26:00

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