Empire State Games

Melissa Peppling, a figure skater from Syracuse New York, holds an ice skate on her lap as she prepares to warm up to compete in the 2026 Empire State Winter Games.

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Never too late to skate: SU professor shines at Empire State Winter Games

Brooke Killgore

A Syracuse University professor, who took the ice over thirty years ago, took the ice in Lake Placid, where she inspired young fans at the 2026 Empire State Winter Games.

Three men stand on podiums, next to flags, with snowy woods in the distance behind them

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CNY athletes take home gold, silver at Empire State Winter Games

Nate Harrington

Central New York athletes finish well in skating, luge events at Empire State Winter Games

Syracuse Symmetry's synchronized skaters are among the local athletes set to compete at the 44th Empire State Winter Games

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CNY athletes head once again to Empire State Winter Games

Nate Harrington

Lake Placid once again welcomes athletes from CNY and the country for the latest edition of the Empire State Winter Games

Youth athletes speed down 90-meter ski ramps at Empire Games

Trey Redfield

New York State's Olympic-style competition features multiple sports, such as hockey and figure skating, but some are risky.

The Empire State Winter Games kicked off Thursday night in Lake Placid

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Empire State Games start in Lake Placid after a year in which COVID cancelled the winter competitions.

Trey Redfield

The Empire State Winter Games began with opening ceremonies in Lake Placid Thursday night. The 21 different sports will be contested through the weekend, including several adaptive sports.