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Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu stepped away from competition at her peak because the grind was killing her joy. Now she's back with a gold medal and a powerful message about knowing when to stop.
The 2026 Winter Olympics quickly replenished condom supplies in the Athletes' Village after demand far exceeded expectations. The shortage highlights how athlete wellness remains a priority at international sporting events.
The 2026 Winter Olympics just made history by adding Pilates reformers to athlete gyms for the first time. Turns out, the world's top athletes aren't crushing brutal workouts during the Games—they're focused on staying loose and flexible.
After high-profile Olympic heartbreaks, Team USA is pioneering mental health support that helps athletes handle the world's biggest stage. The results are already showing in athletes who get a second chance.
Former NFL cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha spent 11 seasons pushing through mental stress with no support. Now he's sharing what he learned about starting over and finding fulfillment after walking away from football at 32.
Four-time Paralympic medalist Brenna Huckaby heads to Milano Cortina 2026 with lucky socks, face cream, and a perspective that puts family first. Her pre-race rituals and travel essentials reveal how champions stay grounded under pressure.
Speed skating gold medalist Erin Jackson is heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics with a refreshing mindset: fun comes before medals. The 33-year-old is defending her 500-meter title while managing a back injury and studying for her fourth college degree.
Three-time Olympic medalist Nick Goepper retired from freestyle skiing at 28, lost and burned out. Then he discovered a new passion that brought him back to the sport he'd loved since childhood.
Paula Moltzan is peaking in her skiing career at 31, winning World Cup medals while breaking barriers by openly partnering with a fertility clinic. She froze her eggs so she can chase Olympic dreams now and start a family later.
World-ranked tennis player Elina Svitolina ended her season early to protect her mental health, then returned to win a major tournament. Her story shows professional athletes choosing wellness over rankings.