Behind the glory and spectacle lie moments that shook the Olympic world to its core. Join us as we explore the darkest chapters in Winter Olympic history, where triumph turned to tragedy and the human cost of athletic pursuit was paid in full. Our countdown includes Nodar Kumaritashvili, Nancy Kerrigan, Joannie Rochette, and more heartbreaking stories that remind us what’s truly at stake. From fatal accidents on training runs to personal losses that played out on the world stage, these stories show how quickly Olympic dreams can turn into nightmares. Whether it was Dan Jansen competing through grief, Ross Milne’s untimely death at Innsbruck, or the attack on Nancy Kerrigan that scandalized figure skating, these moments changed the Games forever. What do you think is the most shocking Winter Olympics tragedy? Let us know in the comments below.
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