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Three Alaskan athletes who won medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics are competing for Alaska's top adult athlete award. The historic podium sweep includes gold, silver, and bronze medalists across Olympic and Paralympic events.
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics delivered unforgettable moments, from Brazil's first-ever Winter Games medal to a Norwegian skier winning six golds. Athletes from around the globe turned Italy's snowy slopes into a stage for historic achievements.
Fresh from winning two silver medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Vermont native Ben Ogden is headlining a community fundraiser to support the next generation of mountain athletes. He'll ski alongside locals and meet fans at Bromley Mountain on April 12th.
Wisconsin speedskater Jordan Stolz, fresh off winning three medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, will join Packers quarterback Jordan Love on the mound for opening day. The two Jordans are giving fans an unforgettable start to baseball season.
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.
Kim Min-seo turned a volunteer assignment covering the 2026 Winter Olympics into a career-defining moment, proving that student creators can capture the world's attention. Her videos reached over 1 million views and sparked curiosity across university campuses in South Korea.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy just delivered the most thrilling moments in winter sports history, with multiple world records shattered and Norway dominating like never before. From a Norwegian skier sweeping every single cross-country event to an Italian speed skater becoming her country's most decorated Olympian on home soil, these Games proved that human determination knows no limits.
Twenty-year-old speedskater Jordan Stolz brought home three medals from the 2026 Winter Olympics, while fellow Team USA athlete Erin Jackson showed resilience after competing through injuries. Both athletes say representing America on the world stage remains the ultimate honor.
The 2026 Winter Olympics showcases cutting-edge clothing technology that keeps athletes warm, dry, and performing at their peak in brutal alpine conditions. Decades of textile innovation are now helping competitors regulate temperature and moisture like never before.
The United States overcame early setbacks at the 2026 Winter Olympics to claim 12 gold medals, including historic victories in both men's and women's hockey. Despite a rough start with injuries and falls, American athletes rallied to their best Winter Games performance in decades.
Norway dominated the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics with 41 medals, led by cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo who made history winning six golds at a single Games. Athletes from 29 countries stood on podiums, proving winter sports excellence spans the globe.
American women dominated at the 2026 Winter Olympics, taking home 17 of Team USA's 33 total medals. Golf legend Michelle Wie West watched it all unfold in Milan and couldn't hold back the tears.
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.
Twenty-year-old figure skater Alysa Liu just became the first American woman in 24 years to win Olympic gold in singles skating, and her hometown of Oakland is throwing her a victory celebration. The East Bay athlete trained at the Oakland Ice Center before stunning the world at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
Figure skater Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at SFO after bringing home two gold medals from the 2026 Winter Olympics. Her Bay Area hometown is celebrating their first American woman to win individual figure skating gold in 24 years.
Norway just won the 2026 Winter Olympics with 41 medals while doing something radical: banning scorekeeping for kids under 12. Their "fun first" approach to youth sports proves you don't need ruthless competition to create champions.
The U.S. men's hockey team touched down in Florida on Monday after defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime to claim Olympic gold. Cheering fans mobbed the players at Miami International Airport as Jack Hughes, Auston Matthews, and Matthew Tkachuk proudly displayed their medals.
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics just proved major sporting events can run entirely on renewable electricity. Italy's largest power company delivered 85 gigawatt-hours of certified green energy to every venue.
Great Britain just made history at the Winter Olympics, winning three gold medals for the first time ever. The team returned home after their best Games performance, finishing with five total medals in Milan-Cortina.
After 16 thrilling days in Milan Cortina, the 2026 Winter Olympics delivered unforgettable moments of triumph, including Team USA's dramatic overtime hockey victories and Jordan Stolz's record-breaking performances. From first-time champions to legendary comebacks, these Games reminded the world why the Olympics inspire hope.
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