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Luke Littler turned his opponent's flawless performance into fuel for victory at the inaugural Poland Darts Open. The 19-year-old world champion responded to a rare nine-dart perfect leg by winning six of the next seven rounds.
British snowboarder Mia Brookes shook off a failed first run to qualify for the women's big air final at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 19-year-old's comeback shows the mental toughness that makes champions.
Wisconsin speed skater Jordan Stolz enters the 2026 Winter Olympics as a seven-time World Champion and America's brightest gold medal hope. Legendary Olympian Eric Heiden says the 21-year-old has the rare combination of physical gifts and mental toughness needed to dominate.
Elena Rybakina fought back from a 3-0 deficit in the final set to capture her first Grand Slam title in nearly four years at the Australian Open. The Kazakhstani star defeated top seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in a thrilling comeback that showcased incredible mental toughness on Melbourne's biggest stage.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka just broke a Grand Slam record held by legendary player Novak Djokovic. She's now won 20 consecutive tiebreaks at major tournaments, turning pressure into her superpower.
Nigeria's national soccer team players bounced back from a heartbreaking semifinal loss to score winning goals across Europe's top leagues. Just one week after claiming bronze at the Africa Cup of Nations, Super Eagles strikers proved their mental toughness with clutch performances.
American tennis star Coco Gauff powered through a shaky opening match at the Australian Open, showing the mental toughness that won her two Grand Slam titles. Meanwhile, 38-year-old Novak Djokovic prepares to make history in his quest for a record-breaking 25th major championship.