The Opinions ‘Skin Orgasms for Everyone’: Highlights of the Winter Olympics So Far
Feb 19, 2026
Sasha Cohen, former Olympic figure skater and silver medalist, brings technical and emotional insight. Kelly Corrigan, writer and podcaster, spotlights family moments and awe. Esau McCaulley, writer and theologian, probes sportsmanship, politics, and cultural meaning. They trade stories about comeback performances, medal grief, mental-health pressures, moments of pure athletic awe, and how the Games can feel like a restorative shared experience.
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Comeback From Devastating Injury
- Francesca Brignone returned from a severe leg injury and won two Olympic golds within a year of thinking she might never ski normally again.
- Rev Esau McCaulley highlights this comeback as the most inspiring story of the Games so far.
Family Celebration After Historic Gold
- Francesca Lollobrigida returned to win Italy's first speed-skating gold since 2006 and celebrated with her husband and young son in the crowd.
- Kelly Corrigan describes the family moment as an emotional, gonzo celebration that resonated deeply with viewers.
Skating For His Parents' Dream
- Maxim Nurov skated despite his parents' death in a flight crash and carried their photo on ice, calling the Olympics his parents' dream.
- Sasha Cohen says his joyful return captured the Olympic spirit at its best.