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A Los Angeles artist created a stunning mural in Gardena celebrating figure skater Alysa Liu's historic Olympic gold medal. The artwork captures not just her athletic achievement, but her authentic personality and inspiring journey.
The U.S. men's hockey team took time after arriving in Washington, D.C. to pose for photos with military members in a heartwarming display of gratitude. The moment celebrated both athletic achievement and service to country.
At just 22 years old, Eileen Gu defended her halfpipe gold in Italy to become the most decorated freeskier in Olympic history. She's now won six medals in six events across two Winter Games, proving that excellence knows no limits.
Johannes Høsflot Klaebo just made Winter Olympic history by becoming the first athlete ever to win six gold medals at a single Games. Norway dominated the podium completely, sweeping all three medals in the grueling 50km cross-country ski race. #
After trading parties for an 8 p.m. curfew and late nights for intense training, 31-year-old freeskier Alex Ferreira finally claimed the Olympic gold medal that eluded him for eight years. His technical halfpipe run in Italy scored 93.75, securing the championship he'd been chasing since winning silver in 2018.
Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just became only the second athlete ever to win 10 Olympic gold medals, matching a milestone held exclusively by swimming legend Michael Phelps. The 29-year-old cross-country skier secured his latest victory in the men's team sprint at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games.
A 23-year-old Norwegian freeskier just won Olympic gold by defying physics and doing tricks backward on a forward jump. In what athletes called "one of the greatest events ever," the final came down to creativity over pure difficulty.
Harry Bateman just became the world's fastest golfer, running 18 holes while shooting 70 in just over 36 minutes. His record-breaking performance at the Wairarapa Speedgolf Open ended a five-year reign by American Scott Dawley.
Norway's Tormod Frostad just pulled off what commentators are calling the greatest freestyle skiing big air final ever witnessed. Three nations battled for medals in a display of athletic excellence that left viewers breathless.
Italy just celebrated their best Winter Olympics ever with 24 medals at the Milan-Cortina Games, shattering their previous record of 20 from 30 years ago. Italian women athletes led the charge, proving that home advantage is alive and well when paired with world-class talent.
Freeskier Eileen Gu just became the most decorated female freestyle skier in Olympic history, earning her fifth medal at just 22 years old. Her response to critics questioning her two silver medals in Italy shows why championships aren't the only measure of greatness.
Xandra Velzeboer just claimed her second Olympic gold medal in short-track speed skating, dominating the 1,000 meters despite it not being her strongest distance. The Dutch team is having their best Olympics ever, outshining even their traditionally dominant long-track squad.
American Mac Forehand topped a jaw-dropping Olympic qualifying round where 11 skiers landed tricks so difficult they scored 90-plus. He learned one of his winning tricks just three days before competition.
Japan's Yuto Totsuka delivered a flawless performance to claim gold in men's snowboard halfpipe at the Milano Cortina Games, thrilling crowds with back-to-back triple cork 1440s. Japanese riders dominated the event, claiming three of the top four spots in an unforgettable night of snowboarding excellence.
Andrew Musgrave pushed so hard at the Winter Olympics that he vomited after his race. The 35-year-old Scot just made history with Britain's best-ever cross-country skiing finish.
Arianna Fontana just made history at her home Olympics in Milan, tying Italy's all-time record with her 13th Olympic medal. The speed skater has now stood on the podium at six consecutive Winter Games across two decades.
Hong Kong athletes just made history with their best-ever performance at China's National Games, bringing home 142 medals across three competitions. Cyclist Lee Sze-wing became the first Hong Kong athlete to win three golds at a single Games, while swimming star Siobhan Haughey dazzled with four medals.
A Blue Springs athlete turned his high school dreams into a 51-inch vertical leap world record. His journey from posting jump videos to coaching NFL players shows how one skill can open unexpected doors.
Yelyzaveta Sydorko just became the first Ukrainian woman to compete in Olympic short-track speed skating in nearly three decades, and she shattered a national record while doing it. The Kharkiv athlete's historic performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics marks a powerful comeback for her country in this discipline.
Benjamin Karl just became the oldest individual gold medalist in Winter Olympic history at 40 years old, proving it's never too late to reach your peak. The Austrian snowboarder defended his Olympic title and now holds the most medals in snowboarding history.
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