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Japanese wrestler Rei Higuchi just made his comeback after winning gold in Paris, and he's chasing history: becoming only the second Japanese freestyle wrestler ever to win consecutive Olympic titles. He's already planning his strategy for the Los Angeles Games four years away.
Six-time Olympic medalist Eileen Gu is embracing looking "stupid" as she tries boxing and prepares to return to Stanford. The 22-year-old made history at Milano Cortina 2026 by becoming the most decorated freestyle skier ever.
Pro skier Luca Harrington has dominated competitions for two years straight, collecting eight World Cup podiums, four X Games medals, and an Olympic medal. The 23-year-old New Zealander opened up about his rapid rise in freestyle skiing and representing his country on the world's biggest stage.
Shako Bentinidis, the coach who guided Bajrang Punia to an Olympic bronze medal, is returning to India with a bold mission: eliminate the inferiority complex holding back Indian wrestlers and build champions with a gladiator mindset. The Wrestling Federation of India just appointed him to lead the entire men's freestyle team.
Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal just climbed to the top of the world rankings in men's freestyle 65kg, surpassing an Olympic champion and a World Champion. The 23-year-old remains undefeated this season with a perfect record that's turning heads across the wrestling world.
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.
Olympic bronze medalist Zoe Atkin just claimed her first solo World Cup championship in freestyle skiing halfpipe, capping off a breakthrough season. The 23-year-old British athlete dominated the final event in Switzerland to seal the victory.
Australian swimmer Cam McEvoy just shattered a world record that stood since 2009, swimming the 50m freestyle in 20.88 seconds using only his natural talent and unconventional training. The 31-year-old beat a time set during swimming's controversial "supersuit" era when performance-enhancing technology gave athletes an unfair edge.
Freeskier Eileen Gu just became the first athlete in her sport's history to medal in every Olympic event she's entered across two Games. Her latest win in Switzerland gave her the inaugural Snow League championship and $75,000 in prize money.
Australia's Cameron McEvoy just shattered one of swimming's most legendary records, breaking the 50m freestyle mark that stood untouched since 2009. The Olympic champion dipped under 21 seconds for the first time in history without a supersuit.
Cameron McEvoy just shattered the men's 50-meter freestyle world record that stood for 17 years, proving athletes can peak well into their 30s. The Australian Olympic champion credits gym training over pool time for his breakthrough.
Australian Cameron McEvoy just became the fastest swimmer in history, breaking a world record that survived for over 16 years. The 31-year-old shattered the elusive 50m freestyle mark, finally putting the controversial "super-suit" era behind the sport.
Australian swimmer Cameron McEvoy just shattered a world record that stood for 17 years, proving that unconventional training and perseverance can rewrite the history books. His 20.88-second swim in the 50-meter freestyle erased a mark from swimming's controversial "supersuit era."
Chris Lillis brought his second Olympic gold medal home to his mother's classroom in Rochester, inspiring students to chase their dreams. The freestyle aerial skier's surprise visit turned into a heartwarming family reunion at School 19.
Mathilde Gremaud became the first woman to defend an Olympic freeski title, wrapping herself in the Swiss flag during her victory lap at Milano Cortina 2026. Now she's focused on inspiring young athletes to pursue their passions, just like her role models did for her.
American swimmer Chris Guiliano clocked a blazing 47.3 seconds in the 100-meter freestyle, reigniting hopes that Team USA can finally break a relay world record that's stood for nearly two decades. The men's relay team has been planning this moment for three years.
Jameson Curtis shattered the 50-yard freestyle world record by nearly two seconds while swimming with a football helmet. The Forney athlete's creative challenge turned heads and set a new bar for unconventional athletic achievements.
Australian swimmer Sam Short shattered a Pro Swim Series record that stood for eight years, clocking 3:43.49 in the 400-meter freestyle. The world champion's performance moved him to second in global rankings this season.
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. #
Those jaw-dropping flips and spins at the Winter Olympics? They start with athletes launching themselves into massive plastic airbags. These training tools have transformed extreme sports over the past 20 years, making impossible tricks suddenly possible.
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