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Two-time world champion Shericka Jackson blazed through the 200m Diamond League race in Xiamen, smashing the meeting record and proving she's ready to dominate the season. The victory was part of a weekend packed with stunning athletic achievements, including a teenage javelin sensation and a thrilling Olympic rematch.
At 92 years old, Mathea Allansmith crossed the finish line of a 10-kilometer race in just 2 hours and 29 minutes, proving that passion for movement doesn't fade with age. She's one of several record-breaking seniors showing the world that your best athletic years might still be ahead.
Rob Refsnyder pulled off a jaw-dropping, wall-climbing robbery in right field that left his own pitcher speechless. The acrobatic catch showcased the kind of athletic excellence that reminds us why we love baseball.
Jameson Curtis shattered the 50-yard freestyle world record by nearly two seconds while swimming with a football helmet. The Forney athlete's creative challenge turned heads and set a new bar for unconventional athletic achievements.
Olympic legend Cathy Freeman has been named a Companion of the Order of Australia, the nation's highest honour, 25 years after her iconic gold medal run in Sydney. The recognition celebrates her athletic achievements and decades of work helping Indigenous youth through education.
San Francisco native and freestyle skiing gold medalist Eileen Gu will serve as grand marshal for the city's 2026 Chinese New Year Parade. The honor celebrates both her athletic achievements and deep roots in the Bay Area community.