Search

Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions

22 results for "corinne suter"

Swiss Skier Suter Wins First Race Since Olympics Return
SportsFeb 27

Swiss Skier Suter Wins First Race Since Olympics Return

Olympic champion Corinne Suter claimed victory in her first World Cup downhill race since returning from the Milan Cortina Games. The win kicks off an exciting chase for Lindsey Vonn's lead in the discipline standings.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
Corinne Stoddard Wins First US Women's Short Track Medal in 16 Years
SportsFeb 21

Corinne Stoddard Wins First US Women's Short Track Medal in 16 Years

American speed skater Corinne Stoddard just ended a 16-year Olympic medal drought for US women in short track, bouncing back from devastating early falls to claim bronze in Milan. After spending a day "crying in bed" following her worst races, the 24-year-old proved she could handle Olympic pressure when it mattered most.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Athlete Breaks World Record While Rating Herself 7.5/10
SportsAug 11

Athlete Breaks World Record While Rating Herself 7.5/10

Corinn Brewer shattered her own 1,500-meter decathlon world record but called her overall performance "average." Her real breakthrough? Learning that self-worth isn't tied to perfect performances.

Google News - World Record3 min read
Sofia Goggia Wins Super-G Crystal Globe at 33
SportsMar 23

Sofia Goggia Wins Super-G Crystal Globe at 33

Italian ski champion Sofia Goggia just completed her most dominant season ever, winning her first Super-G Crystal Globe and proving she's one of the most complete speed skiers in the world. Meanwhile, an unexpected title race is heating up as Germany's Emma Aicher closes in on Mikaela Shiffrin's overall lead.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
Italian Skier Wins Twice in 24 Hours After Zero Podiums
SportsMar 8

Italian Skier Wins Twice in 24 Hours After Zero Podiums

Laura Pirovano had never stood on a World Cup podium in her career. Then the 28-year-old Italian skier won back-to-back downhill races by the slimmest margins possible, claiming victory by just 0.01 seconds each time.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
Virginia Sheep Landscapers Eat Weeds and Steal Hearts
Acts of KindnessJul 26

Virginia Sheep Landscapers Eat Weeds and Steal Hearts

Northern Virginia homeowners are ditching chemicals and hiring a flock of adorable sheep to clear poison ivy, kudzu, and overgrown yards. The fluffy workers fertilize as they go and lower everyone's blood pressure.

Upworthy3 min read
3 Baseball Players Ejected for Standing Too Long During Anthem
Community HeroesMay 31

3 Baseball Players Ejected for Standing Too Long During Anthem

In a bizarre but lighthearted moment, three baseball players were ejected before the first pitch for refusing to stop standing after the national anthem ended. The playful "standoff" delayed the game but showcased the players' patriotic spirit and sense of humor.

MLB News2 min read
Shohei Ohtani Writes Children's Book to Help Animal Rescues
Acts of KindnessFeb 1

Shohei Ohtani Writes Children's Book to Help Animal Rescues

Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani is launching his first children's book starring his rescue dog Decoy, with proceeds supporting animal rescue organizations. The illustrated adventure hits shelves Tuesday from HarperCollins.

MLB News2 min read
First Woman Coaches Men's Bundesliga Team in Germany
Community HeroesApr 13

First Woman Coaches Men's Bundesliga Team in Germany

Marie-Louise Eta just made history as the first woman to lead a men's team in Germany's top soccer league. Her appointment shows how football is finally opening doors that stayed closed for decades.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Rare Wombat Baby Brings Hope to Critically Endangered Species
Planet WinsJun 19

Rare Wombat Baby Brings Hope to Critically Endangered Species

A northern hairy-nosed wombat joey was spotted in Queensland, Australia, boosting the world population of this critically endangered species to 451. Conservationists say every new birth offers hope for the species' survival after it nearly went extinct in the 1980s.

Good Good Good2 min read
Rare Java Bird Gets Rescue Plan After Teams Find Zero Wild
Planet WinsJul 1

Rare Java Bird Gets Rescue Plan After Teams Find Zero Wild

When scientists searched 12 mountains in Java for the Javan green magpie, they didn't find a single bird. Now an international team is racing to save the fewer than 250 that may still exist anywhere on Earth.

Google: species saved endangered2 min read
380-Million-Year-Old Fish Shows How We Left the Water
InnovationMay 26

380-Million-Year-Old Fish Shows How We Left the Water

Scientists used neutron imaging to peek inside an ancient Antarctic fish skull and discovered features that help explain how life first moved from water to land. The find reveals how our distant ancestors began adapting to breathe air and survive near the surface.

Science Daily2 min read
Benin's New President Forms Government Hours After Win
Global NewsMay 26

Benin's New President Forms Government Hours After Win

Hours after taking office, Benin's newly elected President Romuald Wadagni assembled a 24-member government, signaling swift action on his promises to improve daily life for citizens. The peaceful transfer of power marks a democratic milestone in a region facing growing instability.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Toddler's Request for Bike Breaks Hearts of Millions
Acts of KindnessAug 13

Toddler's Request for Bike Breaks Hearts of Millions

When 2-year-old Ire asked his dad for his own bike, 65 million TikTok viewers begged them to keep their adorable father-son setup just a little longer. The internet's collective reaction proves how much joy their simple bike rides have brought to people around the world.

Upworthy2 min read
Nick Found a Home After 4 Years of Youth Homelessness
Acts of KindnessJan 29

Nick Found a Home After 4 Years of Youth Homelessness

After becoming homeless at 16, Nick spent four years navigating waitlists before finding permanent housing that saved his life. Now advocates are pushing to fix the funding gap that leaves nearly half of young homeless people without help.

ABC Australia2 min read
380-Million-Year-Old Fish Reveals How Life Left the Sea
InnovationJun 5

380-Million-Year-Old Fish Reveals How Life Left the Sea

Scientists in Antarctica discovered a perfectly preserved ancient fish skull that finally explains how creatures made the leap from water to land. The fossil contains features never seen before in its family—including openings for breathing air.

Google: fossil discovery2 min read
Marie-Louise Eta Becomes First Woman to Lead Top League Team
Community HeroesApr 12

Marie-Louise Eta Becomes First Woman to Lead Top League Team

Marie-Louise Eta just made history as the first woman appointed head coach of a men's team in Europe's top five football leagues. The 34-year-old former player will guide Union Berlin through the final five matches of their Bundesliga season.

BBC Sport2 min read
Marie-Louise Eta Becomes First Female Bundesliga Coach
Community HeroesApr 13

Marie-Louise Eta Becomes First Female Bundesliga Coach

A former champion player just shattered one of European football's biggest glass ceilings. Marie-Louise Eta will lead Union Berlin's men's team through the end of the season, making history as the first woman to coach in any of Europe's top five professional leagues.

DW News2 min read
Marie-Louise Eta Makes History in German Bundesliga
Community HeroesApr 12

Marie-Louise Eta Makes History in German Bundesliga

Union Berlin just appointed Marie-Louise Eta as the first woman to manage a men's team in Europe's top five leagues. The 34-year-old former player takes charge for the rest of the season, adding another breakthrough to her barrier-breaking career.

BBC Sport2 min read
New York Town Recruits Turtle Rescue Volunteers
Acts of KindnessJun 5

New York Town Recruits Turtle Rescue Volunteers

Oyster Bay is training everyday citizens to protect diamondback terrapins, a threatened species of turtle struggling to survive in local waters. Anyone can join the effort, no experience needed.

Google: volunteers help2 min read

Showing 20 of 22