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Three American athletes just made Olympic history by defending their country's title in freestyle skiing mixed team aerials. The victory marks Team USA's second consecutive gold medal in the event since it debuted at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
Chess makes history as women get their own FIDE Freestyle World Championship for the first time. The tournament launches February 2027 in Germany, marking a major step forward for gender equality in competitive chess.
A new rap challenge is bringing Nigerian hip-hop back to its competitive roots, with artists choosing raw wordplay over commercial hooks. Dremo's #Man2Man Challenge has sparked a wave of freestyles across social media, proving the country's rap scene is alive and thriving.
Paralympic champion Will Ellard just shattered the world record in the 100-meter freestyle for S14 swimmers, cutting half a second off the previous mark. The 2024 gold medalist continues his unstoppable rise in para swimming while inspiring athletes worldwide.
Former University of Virginia swimmer Gretchen Walsh just set a new world record in the 50-meter freestyle, clocking 23.55 seconds at a meet in Rome. She's the latest in an incredible streak of 100 American records set by UVA swimmers since 2021.
Olympic champion Kate Douglass just became the fastest woman to ever swim 50 meters freestyle, shocking even herself with a world record time of 23.59 seconds. The 24-year-old from New York broke a three-year-old record in front of a roaring home crowd in Indianapolis.
American swimmer Gretchen Walsh shattered the world record in the 50-meter freestyle at just 23.55 seconds in Rome, proving doubters wrong. After years of skeptics questioning her abilities in Olympic-sized pools, she's declaring her arrival on the world stage.
Olympic gold medalist and UVA alumna Kate Douglass just shattered the world record in the 50-meter freestyle with a blazing 23.59-second finish. Even better? Fellow Virginia swimmers joined her on an all-Cavalier podium.
Freestyle skier Eileen Gu made history at Milano Cortina 2026, tying the record for most Olympic freestyle skiing medals despite not competing in Big Air for four years. She landed a brand new trick she learned just days before the competition to claim silver on Chinese New Year.
American skiers Jaelin Kauf and Liz Lemley just made history by claiming silver and bronze medals in the very first Olympic women's dual moguls competition. The duo stood proudly on the podium in Milan Cortina, showing the world that Team USA is a force in freestyle skiing.
At just 22 years old, freestyle skier Eileen Gu has never competed at the Olympics without medaling. Her silver in big air keeps an extraordinary streak alive as she heads into her final event.
American mogul skiers claimed two of three medals in the first-ever Olympic dual moguls event, with Liz Lemley earning bronze days after winning gold in individual competition. The historic podium sweep showcased American dominance in freestyle skiing.
Norway's freestyle skiing sensation Birk Ruud is one step closer to Olympic history after sailing through qualifications in his quest for a third career gold medal. The 25-year-old, who already won slopestyle gold this week, is chasing back-to-back big air titles.
American freestyle skier Mac Forehand stunned the world by briefly taking the lead in the Olympic Big Air final, ultimately earning silver after an electrifying competition in Italy. His incredible nose butter triple cork 2160 jump scored 98.25 points and marked Team USA's second medal in park events.
An Ohio town is welcoming visitors with a powerful reminder that Olympic dreams do come true. Sharonville installed new signs celebrating hometown hero Connor Curran's gold medal victory in freestyle aerials.
Norway's Tormod Frostad just pulled off what commentators are calling the greatest freestyle skiing big air final ever witnessed. Three nations battled for medals in a display of athletic excellence that left viewers breathless.
When a reporter suggested her two silver medals were "two golds lost," freestyle skiing legend Eileen Gu delivered a masterclass in self-worth. Her confident response is inspiring athletes and professionals everywhere to celebrate their achievements without apology.
American athletes are bringing the heat on day 15 of the 2026 Winter Olympics with two major medal opportunities. The U.S. women's curling team faces Canada for bronze while freestyle skiing star Eileen Gu competes in the halfpipe final.
Freeskier Eileen Gu just became the most decorated female freestyle skier in Olympic history, earning her fifth medal at just 22 years old. Her response to critics questioning her two silver medals in Italy shows why championships aren't the only measure of greatness.
A 21-year-old freestyle skier from Sharonville returned home to Cincinnati this week as an Olympic gold medalist, helping Team USA make history. Connor Curran's mixed team aerials victory contributed to America's record-breaking Winter Olympics performance. #
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