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A brand new winter sport thrilled nearly sold-out crowds at the 2026 Winter Olympics as ski mountaineering made its historic debut in blizzard conditions. Switzerland and Spain claimed the first-ever gold medals in a sport that combines uphill sprinting, mountain climbing, and downhill skiing into one heart-pounding race.
A sport that combines climbing mountains and skiing downhill just made its Olympic debut in Italy. Ski mountaineering, called "skimo," is the first entirely new Winter Olympics event in over two decades.
Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet secured France's first Olympic gold in ski mountaineering as the grueling sport made its historic debut at the Milan-Cortina Games. The mixed relay victory showcased a thrilling new winter sport that combines climbing, endurance, and speed in a lung-busting race format.
World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan to inject over $1 billion into the sport, with a special focus on growing women's rugby and expanding into the massive U.S. market. The strategy leads up to the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup in America and promises to transform how the sport invests in players, competitions, and communities worldwide.
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.
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Ski mountaineering, a sport born from survival thousands of years ago, will explode onto the Olympic stage for the first time next month. Two American athletes are bringing this grueling uphill-downhill race to the world's biggest winter stage.
A brand new winter sport captivated crowds as ski mountaineering made its first-ever Olympic appearance Thursday. Athletes sprinted uphill on skis through heavy snow in Italy, creating history and thrilling sold-out crowds.
France celebrated a breakthrough moment as Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in ski mountaineering's mixed relay event. The Winter Olympics added the high-altitude endurance sport to its program for the first time in 2026, giving athletes a fresh stage to showcase years of dedication.
El Houcine El Azzaoui just conquered one of the toughest challenges in endurance sports, setting a new world record in the 53-kilometer mountain running race. The Moroccan athlete's achievement puts his country firmly on the map in one of running's most demanding disciplines.
Ghana's Sports Minister is putting his money where his mouth is, pledging two months of salary to jumpstart a new national sports fund. His challenge to other officials: if we want athletes and businesses to invest, leaders must show the way.
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South Africa's legendary Cape Epic mountain bike race is changing how it measures fairness between men's and women's competitions. Instead of matching distance, the 2026 race will match total race time, bringing smaller gaps and fiercer competition.
Two Australians will compete in skimo, an extreme winter sport making its Olympic debut in 2026. Despite equipment costs reaching $10,000 and training that leaves athletes "delirious," Phil Bellingham and Lara Hamilton are bringing this thrilling new sport down under.
Ghana just passed a landmark bill creating a dedicated sports fund to solve decades of underfunding that's held back athletes. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this stable financing will transform how the country develops talent and competes globally.
Mixed martial arts just became a compulsory event at Nigeria's biggest sporting competition, opening doors for fighters nationwide. The 2026 National Sports Festival in Enugu will mark the first time MMA athletes compete alongside traditional sports on the national stage.
Kazakhstan's Paralympic Committee just got a boost with a new vice president who's already making waves in sports leadership. The announcement comes as the nation gears up for its biggest adaptive sports challenge of the year.
Ghana has joined forces with Morocco to upgrade sports facilities and create new opportunities for young athletes across the country. The partnership marks a major step forward in developing the next generation of sporting talent.
Track legend Allyson Felix is using her business platform to reshape women's sports from the inside. Through two companies, she's backing female athletes and building the infrastructure women's sports needs to thrive.
Olympic champions and athletes worldwide are speaking out against a controversial sports betting ad, sparking a powerful movement celebrating what women in sports really look like. Their response is going viral with messages of strength, dedication, and athletic excellence.
Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate is helping families who can't afford sports equipment through a new charity initiative. The campaign aims to give every child the chance to play sports instead of spending hours in front of screens.
Cities across America are investing millions in women's sports teams and events, turning what was once overlooked into a billion-dollar economic opportunity. From $205 million expansion fees to $149 million event impacts, women's sports are rewriting the playbook for urban growth.
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