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Britain's Matt Weston became the first British athlete to win two gold medals at a single Winter Olympics, clinching the mixed team skeleton event just two days after his individual triumph. Team GB celebrated an unprecedented "Super Sunday" with two gold medals in one day for the first time in Winter Olympic history.
Hockey star Zach Werenski received a standing ovation from thousands of fans as his hometown team honored his Olympic gold medal win. The defenseman hasn't slowed down since returning from Milan-Cortina, setting a franchise record with points in nine straight games.
Double Olympic gold medalist Matt Weston refuses to keep his medals locked away, carrying them in a hand-knitted pouch from diver Tom Daley so strangers can hold them and feel inspired. His fiancée thinks he's being reckless, but Weston believes touching Olympic gold might change someone's life.
Johannes Høsflot Klaebo just shattered a 50-year-old Winter Olympics record by winning his sixth gold medal at a single Games. The Norwegian cross-country skier collapsed in joy after crossing the finish line, cementing his place as the second-most decorated Olympic gold medalist in history.
Germany's luge team completed a perfect Olympic relay record, winning their fourth consecutive gold medal since the event began. Two teammates now hold an incredible seven Olympic gold medals each.
Figure skater Alysa Liu brought home two gold medals from the 2026 Winter Olympics, becoming the first American woman to win Olympic gold in the sport since 2002. Thousands gathered at Oakland City Hall to celebrate their hometown hero who put The Town on the world stage.
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo just became the most decorated Winter Olympic gold medalist in history. The 29-year-old Norwegian cross-country skier claimed his ninth gold medal at Milano Cortina 2026, breaking a record that stood for generations.
Norway just made history at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, shattering its own record for most gold medals at a single Winter Games. Biathlete Johannes Dale-Skjevdal sealed the nation's 17th gold with a flawless performance that left fans cheering.
Figure skating pair Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea returned to Colorado Springs with Olympic gold medals after helping Team USA win the 2026 Winter Olympics team event. The duo, who formed their partnership in Colorado Springs, say they haven't stopped smiling since their first Olympic triumph.
A Missouri hairstylist from Kalona, Iowa just won a national beauty award and a gold medal for creating the viral "Angel Halos" look that took the Winter Olympics by storm. Kelsey Miller's tree-ring inspired design for figure skater Alysa Liu sparked a social media frenzy and landed her interviews with TMZ, USA Today, and Sports Illustrated.
Wisconsin speedskater Jordan Stolz just shattered an Olympic record to win his second gold medal at age 21. The young athlete went from finishing 13th and 14th as a teenager to becoming the world's fastest skater in just four years.
Olympic gold medalist Hayley Scamurra returned to her hometown, sharing her medal with Buffalo Bills players who marveled at its weight and achievement. The Getzville native won gold in Milan and a pro hockey championship, all in one remarkable 2026.
Speed skater Jordan Stolz captured two gold medals and one silver at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics, proving himself as the world's fastest young skater. The 22-year-old Wisconsin native just shared behind-the-scenes stories from his Olympic journey, including Dutch competitors trying to intimidate him and the unexpected humility of his rivals.
Josie Baff became Australia's first woman to win Olympic gold in snowboard cross, doubling the country's gold medal count at Milano Cortina 2026. The 23-year-old's victory came just one day after fellow Australian Cooper Woods won gold in moguls.
Figure skater Danny O'Shea won Olympic gold at 35 after nearly quitting multiple times, crediting his Catholic education for giving him the strength to persevere. The Illinois native says his faith foundation helped him push through years of doubt on his journey to the podium.
Brothers Jack and Quinn Hughes both won Olympic gold medals in hockey at the Milan Cortina Olympics, making their parents' decades of early morning drives and rink-side support worth every moment. Their proud parents joined TODAY to celebrate both sons' victories and the USA women's hockey team's gold medal win.
Alex Hall, defending Olympic freeski slopestyle champion, found success by ditching perfectionism and skiing for pure joy. His gold medal from Beijing? Stuffed in a sock drawer.
Six-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor brought her gold, silver, and bronze medals to a Henry County pre-K classroom, letting excited students hold them while sharing her bobsledding journey. The Douglasville native told Mt. Carmel Elementary students that inspiring young people is her favorite part of winning.
An Olympic bobsled champion brought his gold medals to the Lincoln Children's Museum, letting kids try them on and learn what it takes to reach the podium. The Winter Game Village exhibit combines hands-on winter sports activities with inspiration from real athletes.
Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo just made Olympic history, becoming only the second athlete ever to win 10 gold medals. The 29-year-old champion swept every single race he entered at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
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