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First-time Olympian Domen Prevc soared 464 feet through rainy skies to capture gold on the men's large hill, proving that sometimes the biggest leaps happen in the toughest conditions. The Slovenian star now has two golds at these Games, sharing the podium with fellow Olympic rookies from Japan and Poland.
After 54 World Cup races without a medal, Utah luger Ashley Farquharson stood on the Olympic podium with bronze at the Milan Cortina Games. The 2026 Winter Olympics marked a breakthrough moment for both Farquharson and USA Luge's legacy.
Rising Australian tennis star Taylah Preston just turned heads with her biggest career week yet, defeating top seed Emma Raducanu in Hobart and reaching her first tour-level semifinal. The 20-year-old wildcard is proving she belongs on the big stage just as the Australian Open kicks off.