Automation Olympics

To celebrate the start of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic games, we’re kicking off our own automation Olympics.

Here’s a look at the ways Applets compete (and win) depending on what you need them to do.

We are matching Applets with winter events so you can learn how these automations really shine. Start your IFTTT trial to try any of these Applets yourself.

Speed skating

Speed skating is all about momentum and every movement is optimized for speed. Automation in this category works the same way. These Applets are designed to react instantly, triggering the moment something happens, and responding without delay.

Webhooks are the clear champions here as they move data the second an event occurs. When timing matters and you want things to happen now, speed skating Applets take the gold. Webhooks do double duty as a trigger and an action, so you can easily send data in any direction.

Top webhooks Applets include linking two webhooks together, receiving customized notifications via the IFTTT mobile app or email when your webhook is triggered, or trigger a webhook with our button widget on your phone’s home screen. Plus, all of these Applets can be set up in record-breaking time.

Figure skating

Figure skating isn’t about rushing, it’s about control. Every detail matters using deliberate, artistic movements. These Applets shine when accuracy and precision is the goal. For this category, we chose carefully structured workflows that log, sort, and organize information exactly where it belongs. Google Sheets and data-management Applets fit perfectly into this category as they quietly keep everything clean, consistent, and beautifully organized behind the scenes.

Google Sheets Applets can be customized in many ways using the 12 available triggers and actions. Automations here can log data for you, update information about status changes, or track elements of your day. Just like figure skaters, these Google Sheets Applets are skilled artists who can jump, spin, and dazzle to make magic.

These same automations can also be applied and created using Microsoft Excel’s IFTTT integration!

Biathlon

Biathlon is a test of versatility. These athletes need speed, endurance, and focus all at once. The same is true for multi-action Applets. These workflows handle several tasks from a single trigger, moving seamlessly between tools like calendars, task managers, and notifications. They’re built for people who want one action to kick off an entire chain of events, without having to think about each step individually.

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country skiing is about endurance. It’s not flashy, but it is relentless. These Applets are the ones you set up once and then forget about because you know they’ll run reliably every day. Weather updates, scheduled automations, and mobile notifications all fall into this category. They work year-round, quietly supporting your routines and habits without demanding attention.

Freestyle skiing & snowboarding

Freestyle events reward creativity and personal expression in the same way as social media Applets. These automations are where things get fun and you have an opportunity to show off. These automations help creators share content, cross-post updates, and capture moments in style. There’s room for experimentation here, whether you’re building a personal brand or just enjoying clever, expressive workflows that show your personality.

The possibilities are endless with over a dozen top social media platforms available for automation on IFTTT. Make them your own with the tools that you use every day and upgrade them with personalized AI prompts that will modify content to match your personal flair.

Skimo

Ski mountaineering is one of the newest Olympic events, and its automation equivalent lives on the cutting edge. These Applets connect emerging platforms and new integrations, from Bluesky to our long list of IFTTT AI tools.

Plus, with new services joining IFTTT every week, you will never run out of ways to save time each day. Like the athletes participating in ski mountaineering in Cortina this year, you have the chance to try something new today! Explore the list of recent additions on IFTTT below, or see the full list here.

Take your place on the podium

Not every automation needs to win gold in every event. The best workflows succeed because they’re built for you. Whether you’re chasing speed, precision, endurance, or creativity, there’s an Applet ready to compete.

So, which event is your Applet going to win?

Start your free trial today and discover the endless automations on IFTTT today.