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Ultra-endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox is attempting to shatter the overall around-the-world cycling record, taking on a challenge no woman has tried. She'll ride 240 miles daily for 77 days starting June 7.
Alaska cyclist Lael Wilcox is racing to become the fastest person ever to bike around the world, covering 18,000 miles in under 79 days. She's already the women's record holder and turns 40 next month.
After smashing the women's around-the-world cycling record by two weeks, Alaskan ultra-cyclist Lael Wilcox is returning to break the overall human record of 78 days. She'll pedal 18,000 miles across seven continents starting June 7, proving women can compete with men in the most extreme endurance challenges.
Ultra-endurance champion Lael Wilcox made the tough call to end her around-the-world cycling attempt after heat exhaustion threatened her safety in Europe. Her decision to prioritize health over glory shows the kind of wisdom that makes real champions.
Just months after becoming the fastest woman to cycle around the world, ultracyclist Lael Wilcox is going for the absolute speed record. She'll attempt to circle the globe in just 78 days, cutting a full month off her previous time.
Ultra-endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox is buzzing off her hair before attempting to break the around-the-world cycling record, calculating it will save her 13 precious hours. The 39-year-old Alaskan is rethinking everything about efficiency as she prepares to ride 240 miles per day for 78 days starting June 7.
Wilcox County's Tyliah Benjamin joined an elite club by grabbing her 1,000th career rebound in only three seasons. The Patriots also claimed their regular season championship with a dominant win over Hawkinsville.
Dr. Sarah Ruggins just cycled 6,000 kilometers across Europe in under 14 days, smashing the previous record held by a man. Even more remarkable? She only started cycling two years ago after recovering from a rare neurological disease.
A pregnant dog wandering the streets of Brookhaven, Mississippi, was hours away from euthanasia when rescuers stepped in and saved 10 lives. Sweet Caroline gave birth to nine healthy puppies just 14 hours after her rescue.
An Arkansas insurance agent chose to divide her $1,000 donation into four smaller scholarships instead of one large award, believing more students should get a chance at help. The funds will support University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana students starting in Fall 2026.
Middle and high school students across America just won NASA's Dream with Us Design Challenge with ingenious agricultural solutions. These young innovators are proving the future of farming might come from the classroom.
Italian Olympic medalist Nadia Battocletti is using her global platform to fight world hunger as the UN World Food Programme's newest Goodwill Ambassador. The champion runner fasted during Ramadan while training to show solidarity with those facing food insecurity.
After spending $100,000 of his own money keeping 200 kilometers of highway clean for two decades, 80-year-old Michael Filby is finally getting help from his grateful community. The small town of Walpole, Australia is rallying to fund his work and find someone to continue his legacy.
A former middle school is getting new life as a community asset while funding the next generation of educational innovation. Sandy City's $17 million purchase of Crescent View Middle School will keep the property public while helping Canyons School District launch a cutting-edge innovation center.
When two hikers fell on Kauai trails over Memorial Day, firefighters quickly mobilized to carry them to safety. Both women are recovering after swift rescues that showcase the island's emergency response readiness.
Three Tasmanian landowners are handing their properties to the Aboriginal Land Council, showing a grassroots path forward when government land returns stall. One dumping ground is now becoming a training site for the next generation of Indigenous rangers.
Fernando Mendoza texted his priest on Christmas Eve with an unusual offer: he wanted to bring the Heisman Trophy to church. The Indiana quarterback kept his word, sharing college football's highest honor with the faith community that supported him all season.
Lumberton High School's FFA chapter just earned top-3 recognition in North Carolina while 275 students, families, and supporters celebrated a year of agricultural leadership. One dedicated senior racked up over 65,000 participation points across four years.