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Marianne Fatton just became the first person in history to win an Olympic gold medal in ski mountaineering. The grueling Alpine sport made its debut at this year's Winter Olympics, and Switzerland claimed the historic first victory.
A 25-year-old skier just gave Brazil something it's been chasing for more than a century: its first ever Winter Olympics medal. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen didn't just make the podium, he claimed gold.
Three underdogs claimed breakthrough victories at the T20 World Cup 2026, with USA dominating Netherlands, UAE staging a dramatic comeback against Canada, and Zimbabwe stunning former champions Australia. The wins mark historic firsts and dramatic comebacks for teams proving they belong on cricket's biggest stage.
Kirsty Coventry made history as the first woman to officially declare an Olympic Games open at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. More than 2,900 athletes from 92 nations gathered for a spectacular multi-city celebration featuring star performances and Leonardo da Vinci-inspired Olympic cauldrons.
Two friends from Florida—one who gave up her Olympic spot so the other could compete—are now training together for 2026. Their story shows how lifting each other up leads to gold medals and historic firsts.
South Carolina State University made history twice this week: winning the HBCU national championship and becoming the first historically black college to fly its flag over the State House. A victory parade Wednesday will celebrate both milestones.