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British Olympian Calli Hauger-Thackery finished the Boston Marathon in 2:43 while five months pregnant, calling it more meaningful than her European medal wins. Despite medical tent stops and physical challenges, she's proving elite athletes can compete and prepare for motherhood.
Olympic silver medalist Blessing Oborududu will mentor young athletes at the first Youth Olympics on African soil. The Nigerian wrestling champion joins 30 elite athletes guiding the next generation in Senegal.
Golf champion Sergio Garcia issued a heartfelt apology after damaging Augusta National's second tee box in frustration during the Masters final round. The 2017 winner's public accountability shows how even elite athletes can model owning mistakes.
Basketball legend LeBron James is defying Father Time in spectacular fashion, racking up 97 dunks this season at age 41. It's his highest dunk count in seven years, proving elite athletes can still soar well into their forties.
Afghan cricket spinner Rashid Khan credits improved fitness for his return to form after openly calling his 2025 IPL season "very bad." His honest accountability and dedication to physical conditioning show how elite athletes turn setbacks into comebacks.
A new Netflix documentary about Olympic ice dancers offers surprising career wisdom that applies far beyond the rink. From the power of partnerships to handling unexpected setbacks, elite athletes show us what success really looks like.
After feeling like a fraud coaching elite athletes in extreme sports, Ant Williams decided to test his own mental techniques by becoming a freediver himself. Twenty years later, he's a world-record holder proving that mental training works. #
Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee will pace his friend Emile Cairess at the London Marathon as he attempts to break Britain's marathon record. The two elite athletes are repaying each other's support in a heartwarming display of sportsmanship.
Elite athletes and sports experts are challenging decades of "win at all costs" culture, calling for systemic changes that prioritize mental wellbeing alongside performance. The movement could transform how we define success in competitive sports.
Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo sent words of encouragement to Olympic ski racer Lindsey Vonn as she recovers from a devastating leg injury that nearly resulted in amputation. The uplifting message highlights how elite athletes support each other through the toughest moments.
Elite athletes don't just train their bodies—they master "thoughtload" management, a mental skill that cognitive research shows directly predicts performance under pressure. Now workplace experts say anyone can use these same Olympic strategies to work smarter and feel less overwhelmed.
A four-legged surprise guest stole the show at the Winter Olympics when a local dog wandered onto the cross-country skiing course and raced alongside elite athletes to the finish line. The furry intruder had escaped during a nearby walk and gave spectators an unexpected moment of joy.
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn completed training runs on a completely torn ACL and will compete in Sunday's downhill event. Her mental coach calls her pain tolerance "one of one" among elite athletes.
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Alex Hall ditches traditional gym workouts for ski touring, proving elite athletes can build championship endurance outdoors. His approach challenges everything we thought we knew about training for the world's biggest stage.
After winning a World Cup, Olympic gold, and nearly every honor in soccer, Crystal Dunn is retiring at 33 to spend more time with her young son. Her decision reflects a growing shift in how elite athletes prioritize family alongside championship glory.
Starting with next month's Milan Cortina Games, every U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athlete will receive $200,000 for their future, thanks to a record-breaking $100 million donation. The gift addresses a harsh reality: many elite athletes finish their competitive careers in their 20s or 30s with little savings to show for their sacrifice.
New Zealand and Australian mountain bikers dominated the opening rounds of the UCI Oceania Continental MTB Series, with hometown hero Anton Cooper and Rebecca Henderson each scoring perfect wins. The races at Christchurch's Crocodile Park showcased world-class talent preparing for the international circuit.
Olympic medalist Nezha Bidouane just secured another four-year term leading international efforts to make sports accessible to everyone, not just elite athletes. Her reelection strengthens Morocco's growing influence in global sports governance.
Four Manchester City stars are personally reimbursing 374 traveling supporters who watched their team lose in freezing Arctic conditions. The gesture shows how some elite athletes still remember who stands behind them through the toughest moments.