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Fresh off their historic Olympic gold medal win, the U.S. men's hockey team stopped to honor military members at Joint Base Andrews, letting service members wear their medals for photos. The spontaneous gesture showed gratitude before their White House visit.
Olympic gold medalist Hayley Scamurra returned to her hometown, sharing her medal with Buffalo Bills players who marveled at its weight and achievement. The Getzville native won gold in Milan and a pro hockey championship, all in one remarkable 2026.
Hockey star Zach Werenski received a standing ovation from thousands of fans as his hometown team honored his Olympic gold medal win. The defenseman hasn't slowed down since returning from Milan-Cortina, setting a franchise record with points in nine straight games.
Matt Boldy split two defenders and scored on Team USA's very first shot in the Olympic gold medal hockey game against Canada. The Minnesota Wild player's stunning goal in Milan sent the crowd into a frenzy and put America ahead early.
Team USA's Taylor Heise helped secure the nation's first women's hockey gold medal since 2018, and she's ready to bring 7.7 million new Olympic fans to the professional league. The overtime victory against Canada marks only the third gold medal in the team's Olympic history.
Britain's Matt Weston became the first British athlete to win two gold medals at a single Winter Olympics, clinching the mixed team skeleton event just two days after his individual triumph. Team GB celebrated an unprecedented "Super Sunday" with two gold medals in one day for the first time in Winter Olympic history.
Norway just made history at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, shattering its own record for most gold medals at a single Winter Games. Biathlete Johannes Dale-Skjevdal sealed the nation's 17th gold with a flawless performance that left fans cheering.
Goaltender Aerin Frankel hasn't allowed a single goal in five straight games as Team USA women's hockey crushed Sweden 5-0 to reach the Olympic gold medal match. The Americans are one win away from their third Olympic gold medal.
For the first time since 2008, Michael Phelps is no longer the only Olympian with double-digit gold medals. Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just became the second athlete ever to reach 10 Olympic golds, dominating cross country skiing at the Milan Cortina Games.
Double Olympic gold medalist Matt Weston refuses to keep his medals locked away, carrying them in a hand-knitted pouch from diver Tom Daley so strangers can hold them and feel inspired. His fiancée thinks he's being reckless, but Weston believes touching Olympic gold might change someone's life.
Johannes Høsflot Klaebo just shattered a 50-year-old Winter Olympics record by winning his sixth gold medal at a single Games. The Norwegian cross-country skier collapsed in joy after crossing the finish line, cementing his place as the second-most decorated Olympic gold medalist in history.
Figure skater Alysa Liu brought home two gold medals from the 2026 Winter Olympics, becoming the first American woman to win Olympic gold in the sport since 2002. Thousands gathered at Oakland City Hall to celebrate their hometown hero who put The Town on the world stage.
Figure skater Danny O'Shea won Olympic gold at 35 after nearly quitting multiple times, crediting his Catholic education for giving him the strength to persevere. The Illinois native says his faith foundation helped him push through years of doubt on his journey to the podium.
A ragtag Paralympic sled hockey team that nobody believed in just became the subject of a powerful new documentary celebrating their 2002 gold medal triumph. The film "Ice Gold" premieres at Portsmouth Music Hall, honoring the New Hampshire coaches who led Team USA from worst to first.
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo just became the most decorated Winter Olympic gold medalist in history. The 29-year-old Norwegian cross-country skier claimed his ninth gold medal at Milano Cortina 2026, breaking a record that stood for generations.
Norwegian skiing legend Johannes Høsflot Klæbo claimed his seventh Olympic gold medal while American Ben Ogden made history with the first US men's cross-country skiing medal in 50 years. The thrilling race in Milano Cortina delivered triumph on both sides of the podium.
After seven years together, Japanese figure skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their retirement from competition following their historic 2026 Winter Olympics gold medal. The pair known as "Rikuryu" captured Japan's first ever medal in pairs figure skating.
U.S. Women's Hockey star Alex Carpenter visited Centerville Elementary School in Beverly, Massachusetts, sharing her Olympic journey and letting students hold her gold and silver medals. The visit inspired hundreds of young students to chase their own big dreams.
An Olympic athlete made the stunning choice to miss a chance at gold to celebrate with family after winning silver. The moment reminds us that some victories shine brighter than any medal.
Robin Cuche, who was mocked for his disability in school, just won two gold medals at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics. The 27-year-old Swiss skier found freedom on the slopes when childhood became too painful.
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