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When American star Jordan Stolz attempts to win four individual gold medals in speed skating, data on his runs will be sent back via an Omega transponder worn on his ankle.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
Skating is an achievement fueled by immense physical and mental stressors, financial sacrifice, and restrictive expectations that can wear on competitors for decades.
—Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
The mid-calf length is unusual but means they can be worn on and off the slopes comfortably, without overheating or over-stuffing hiking boots or sneakers.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
While the special appearances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin may have caused a buzz, our eyes were also, naturally, on what the Puerto Rican superstar was wearing on the night.
—Luz Garcia, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Officials said the issue is attributed to wear on an internal component.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Jenner was photographed arriving with 21 Savage, wearing an ultra-cropped black button-up top paired with classic blue jeans—the latter of which being a staple in her closet that she has been seen wearing on repeat.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Nevertheless, as this day wears on, privacy and time alone will increasingly appeal to you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Developed by a small team of Sandia National Laboratories researchers, the disposable sensor is designed to be worn on the skin or clothes and produced at scale.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
Skating is an achievement fueled by immense physical and mental stressors, financial sacrifice, and restrictive expectations that can wear on competitors for decades.
—Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
The mid-calf length is unusual but means they can be worn on and off the slopes comfortably, without overheating or over-stuffing hiking boots or sneakers.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
While the special appearances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin may have caused a buzz, our eyes were also, naturally, on what the Puerto Rican superstar was wearing on the night.
—Luz Garcia, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Officials said the issue is attributed to wear on an internal component.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Jenner was photographed arriving with 21 Savage, wearing an ultra-cropped black button-up top paired with classic blue jeans—the latter of which being a staple in her closet that she has been seen wearing on repeat.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Nevertheless, as this day wears on, privacy and time alone will increasingly appeal to you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Developed by a small team of Sandia National Laboratories researchers, the disposable sensor is designed to be worn on the skin or clothes and produced at scale.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Wear on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20on. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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