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Twenty-four-year-old Sophia Jensen just became a world champion, claiming her first gold medal at the canoe sprint world championships in Poland. The Quebec athlete powered through the 500-meter final in just over two minutes, proving that patience and persistence pay off.
Olympic champion Jess Fox claimed silver at her first World Cup race since surgery to remove a kidney tumor. The Australian canoe slalom legend says this silver medal feels like gold.
Paula Moltzan and Mikaela Shiffrin both landed on the podium at a World Cup giant slalom race in the Czech Republic, marking a breakthrough moment for Team USA. Shiffrin's third-place finish ended a nearly two-year absence from the giant slalom podium.
The greatest Alpine skier in history gets one more shot at Olympic gold Wednesday after eight straight races without a medal. With 71 World Cup slalom victories and six wins this season alone, Mikaela Shiffrin enters as the overwhelming favorite.
American ski superstar Mikaela Shiffrin just made history with her ninth World Cup slalom title, breaking a record that stood for decades. She dominated the competition by over 1.6 seconds and now heads to the Olympics as the clear favorite.
American ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin just became the first person in World Cup history to win nine season titles in a single discipline. She dominated Sunday's slalom race in the Czech Republic, securing the record with two races still to go before the Olympics.
Scientists in Madison are unlocking secrets from 16 ancient canoes discovered in Lake Mendota, including one that's more than 5,000 years old. The vessels are revealing how Indigenous peoples mastered sophisticated boat-building thousands of years ago.
American skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin just made history with a record-breaking ninth World Cup slalom title, becoming the first alpine skier ever to achieve this feat. The victory cements her status as the sport's greatest athlete heading into next month's Winter Olympics.
American ski champion Mikaela Shiffrin just made history in Norway, capturing her 110th World Cup win and shattering the record for most slalom victories in a single season. With one race left, she's positioned to match a six-decade-old record that many thought untouchable.
American ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin just made history by winning her ninth World Cup slalom title, more than any skier ever in a single discipline. The 30-year-old dominated the field by over a second ahead of next month's Winter Olympics.
American skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin dominated her final race before the 2026 Winter Olympics, claiming her 108th World Cup victory and ninth slalom Crystal Globe. The two-time Olympic champion won by 1.67 seconds in Czechia, extending her incredible winning streak.
A canoeist trapped between his canoe and a rock on Arkansas's Mulberry River kept his head above water for four hours until rescuers arrived. Thanks to a satellite phone and determined first responders, he survived the ordeal with only hypothermia.
American ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin just became the first woman ever to win nine slalom races in a single season, claiming her 110th career World Cup victory in Norway. The 31-year-old is now one race away from tying the all-time record for overall World Cup titles.
When a canoe flipped in Nevada's fast-moving Truckee River, trained rescue swimmers dove into action and brought both paddlers to safety. It's a powerful reminder that skilled first responders are ready when outdoor adventures take a dangerous turn.
Austrian skier Manuel Feller won his home World Cup slalom in Kitzbühel after nearly quitting the sport this season, ending a 21-race Austrian drought in the discipline. His emotional victory came after what he described as the toughest period of his life.
Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin just made alpine skiing history by winning her eighth slalom race of the season, breaking her own world record. At 27, she's rewriting the sport's record books and inspiring a new generation of athletes to dream bigger.
Thousands of people gathered in Saint-Louis, Senegal, to witness the city's annual regatta, a traditional canoe race that has celebrated local fishing culture for centuries. The event keeps alive the heritage of a community deeply connected to the sea.
After years of Olympic heartbreak, the greatest Alpine skier in World Cup history finally claimed her long-awaited gold medal. Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the slalom at the Milan Cortina Olympics in what she announced would be her final Olympic event.
Australian Olympic champion Jessica Fox claimed gold at the World Cup in Germany just nine months after undergoing surgery to remove a kidney tumor. After missing the finals in one event, she bounced back to dominate the C1 competition she loves most.
Over 220 Indigenous people, youth, police, and public service workers just completed a week-long canoe journey through traditional First Nations territories in British Columbia. The 25th annual Pulling Together Canoe Journey brings communities together to heal, build relationships, and honor Indigenous cultures.
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