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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.
Brenna Huckaby lost her leg to bone cancer at 14, ending her gymnastics dreams. Eight years later, she became a five-time Paralympic gold medalist in snowboarding.
After losing her leg to cancer at 14, Brenna Huckaby became a 4-time Paralympic medalist who now competes at the highest level with her daughters cheering ringside. She's redefining strength as a mom, athlete, and barrier-breaker who sued for the right to compete.
After a decade of abuse starting at age 17, Brenna Lawrence rebuilt her life and now volunteers to help other women find their way out. Her message is simple: getting out is possible, and there's hope on the other side.
A viral party photo from 1998 shows Brenna Jennings with her then-boyfriend, but her future husband of nearly 30 years is sitting quietly in the background. The throwback snapshot has touched millions who see destiny hiding in plain sight.
Four American athletes brought home medals in banked slalom at the 2026 Paralympics, with two golds and two bronzes capping an emotional final day of competition. The podium finishes showcased both rising stars and retiring legends in Para snowboarding.
America's best adaptive skiers and snowboarders are heading to Italy next month, including 14 first-time Paralympians ready to make history. The U.S. brings the world's top Para snowboard team and a roster packed with champions and inspiring newcomers.
Despite being labeled "mixed," Para-ice hockey has featured just one woman among 135 athletes at the Milan-Cortina Paralympics. But more female winter Para athletes than ever before are competing, and champions are fighting to create separate women's events.
Noah Elliott returned to the podium at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics with gold and silver medals, just four years after an unhealed wound kept him off the podium in Beijing. The Colorado Springs athlete overcame serious setbacks to cement his place as a Paralympic snowboarding champion.
Olympic champions are welcoming home Team USA and kicking off a free 10-day celebration where fans can watch elite Para athletes compete for gold. Salt Lake City's Watch Party runs March 6-15 with live music, food trucks, and broadcasts of six winter Para sports.
Italy surpassed its 32-year Paralympic record on Day 7 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, igniting celebrations across the host nation. Athletes from around the world delivered emotional victories, from comeback stories to first-time champions finding glory on the biggest stage.
A child development specialist who's worked with thousands of families has a surprisingly simple fix for endless nagging. Replace "Why didn't you?" with clear directions, and watch cooperation soar.
Singer Noah Kahan announced his deeply personal Netflix documentary exploring his mental health journey, body dysmorphia, and family life will stream April 13, 2026. The film marks the first time the "Stick Season" artist has opened up about his struggles outside of his music.
The Daniel Hand Tigers just claimed their fifth consecutive conference gymnastics championship, proving that consistent excellence never goes out of style. While the Tigers dominated as a team, Valley Regional's Camile Pagliuco stole the show with an outstanding individual performance.
A mother who lost her child turned grief into a thriving business that beat the odds. Penelope's Soaps and Such just celebrated five years in downtown Madras, Oregon, defying statistics that show only half of small businesses make it this far.
A major new study of 434 children brings reassuring news for pregnant mothers: getting the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine during pregnancy shows no link to autism or developmental delays. The research tracked children up to 30 months old and found identical outcomes whether mothers received the vaccine or not.