The Olympics just saw its first ‘forever chemical’ disqualifications

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By Tik RootFeb 12, 2026, 4:56 pm127 ptsTrending
Heading into the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics, skiers and snowboarders were already adjusting to a ban on fluorinated waxes long prized for making their equipment faster. This week, the Winter Games saw their first enforcement of that rule, which is aimed at protecting public health and the environment. South…

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