Heated Rivalry and Marital Bliss: Two Wives Go Head to Head in a Scary Olympic Sport

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Heather Knight and James HillFebruary 13, 2026 at 06:01 AM

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Belgian skeleton racer Kim Meylemans and Brazilian competitor Nicole Silveira, a married couple, are competing against each other at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. The two women participate in skeleton, a sport where athletes slide headfirst down an icy track at high speeds. Despite representing different countries, they operate as "Team BB," sharing resources like a chef, coach, and physiotherapist. They met on the World Cup circuit in 2019 and now train, travel, and live together, even creating Team BB pins to trade at the Games. While competitive on the track, they maintain a supportive relationship off the ice.

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Cortina Sliding Center 30% Sam Verslegers 40% Team BB ×350% Cortina d'Ampezzo ×250% Winter Olympics 60% Italy 60% Brazil ×370% Belgium ×370% Kim Meylemans ×490% Nicole Silveira ×390%

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Belgium

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