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A Norfolk marathon runner who faced a facial tumor and thyroid disease as a teenager says the ordeal taught her to grab every opportunity. Anya Culling, 27, now competes with elite runners worldwide after cutting two hours off her marathon time.
After more than a year away following surgeries, golf legend Tiger Woods returned to competitive play in an indoor championship match. Though his team lost, Woods showed flashes of his signature skill and determination to contribute.
Italian ski champion Sofia Goggia just completed her most dominant season ever, winning her first Super-G Crystal Globe and proving she's one of the most complete speed skiers in the world. Meanwhile, an unexpected title race is heating up as Germany's Emma Aicher closes in on Mikaela Shiffrin's overall lead.
Former NRL standout Zac Lomax is starting over as a rugby union "novice" with his sights set on representing Australia at the 2027 home World Cup. Despite leaving the sport at his peak, the 26-year-old says he has zero regrets about testing himself in a completely new arena.
Six active duty soldiers are competing for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics, including bobsled pilot Sergeant Frank Del Duca, who was just named Flag Bearer. These athlete-soldiers prove you can serve your country in more ways than one.
Top rugby league player Angus Crichton is leaving the NRL's Sydney Roosters to pursue his lifelong dream of playing rugby union for Australia's Wallabies. The Kangaroos star signed a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs, targeting the next Rugby World Cup.