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Coffee Break: Olympics

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

February 11, 2026

Curler Cory Thiesse of Duluth celebrates after winning in the mixed doubles semifinals at the 2026 Winter Olympics at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
Curler Cory Thiesse of Duluth celebrates after winning in the mixed doubles semifinals at the 2026 Winter Olympics at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. Mattia Ozbot | Getty Images

The Winter Olympics are in full swing in Italy, and athletes from around the world are competing in sports like skiing, luge, figure skating, curling, and so many others.

From MPR News: Meet the Minnesota winter Olympians and Paralympians heading to Milano Cortina

Let’s cheer on the athletes with a winning playlist worthy of the top spot!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to the color gold would you like to hear?

(Nil’s note~ You, too, can join a winning team! Become a member of The Current right here!)


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Coffee Break: Olympics