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3 Alaska Olympians Win Medals, Vie for Top Athlete Honor
Sports4d ago

3 Alaska Olympians Win Medals, Vie for Top Athlete Honor

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Milan 2026 Winter Olympics Breaks Records and Hearts
Sports6d ago

Milan 2026 Winter Olympics Breaks Records and Hearts

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.

Google: olympic record broken2 min read
Vermont's Ben Ogden Brings Olympic Silver Home to Bromley
Acts of KindnessApr 2

Vermont's Ben Ogden Brings Olympic Silver Home to Bromley

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Stolz Throws First Pitch at Brewers
Community HeroesMar 24

Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Stolz Throws First Pitch at Brewers

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Oakland Honors Alysa Liu's Two 2026 Olympic Gold Medals
SportsMar 13

Oakland Honors Alysa Liu's Two 2026 Olympic Gold Medals

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
College Student's Olympics Videos Hit 1M Views in Milan
Community HeroesMar 12

College Student's Olympics Videos Hit 1M Views in Milan

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.

Google News - South Korea Breakthrough3 min read
Norway Wins Record 18 Golds at 2026 Winter Olympics
VideosMar 7

Norway Wins Record 18 Golds at 2026 Winter Olympics

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.

Google: olympic record broken3 min read
Jordan Stolz Wins 3 Medals for Team USA in Milan
SportsMar 6

Jordan Stolz Wins 3 Medals for Team USA in Milan

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.

Fox News Sports3 min read
Olympic Athletes Get Smarter Gear Thanks to Tech Advances
InnovationMar 4

Olympic Athletes Get Smarter Gear Thanks to Tech Advances

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.

Google News - Innovation Technology2 min read
Team USA Wins First Men's Hockey Gold Since 1980 Miracle
SportsMar 3

Team USA Wins First Men's Hockey Gold Since 1980 Miracle

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Norway Wins 41 Medals at 2026 Winter Olympics
Daily MixMar 2

Norway Wins 41 Medals at 2026 Winter Olympics

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
US Women Win 17 Medals at Milan Winter Olympics
SportsFeb 28

US Women Win 17 Medals at Milan Winter Olympics

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.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Olympic Skaters Kam and O'Shea Bring Gold Home to Colorado
SportsFeb 27

Olympic Skaters Kam and O'Shea Bring Gold Home to Colorado

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal3 min read
Oakland Plans Parade for Gold Medalist Alysa Liu
VideosFeb 26

Oakland Plans Parade for Gold Medalist Alysa Liu

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.

Google: championship win celebration2 min read
Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu Returns Home to Oakland
Community HeroesFeb 26

Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu Returns Home to Oakland

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.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Norway Wins Olympics by Making Youth Sports Fun, Not Cutthroat
SolutionsFeb 25

Norway Wins Olympics by Making Youth Sports Fun, Not Cutthroat

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.

Upworthy2 min read
Team USA Hockey Wins Gold, Heads to Miami to Celebrate
SportsFeb 24

Team USA Hockey Wins Gold, Heads to Miami to Celebrate

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.

Fox News Sports2 min read
2026 Winter Olympics Powered by 100% Clean Energy
SolutionsFeb 24

2026 Winter Olympics Powered by 100% Clean Energy

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.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Team GB Wins Record 3 Golds at 2026 Winter Olympics
SportsFeb 23

Team GB Wins Record 3 Golds at 2026 Winter Olympics

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Team USA's Golden Comeback at 2026 Winter Olympics
SportsFeb 23

Team USA's Golden Comeback at 2026 Winter Olympics

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.

ESPN2 min read

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