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After losing his partner, 94-year-old Bill Vaughan discovered an unlikely community: lawn mower racers who tear around dirt tracks at speeds up to 100 kilometers per hour. This weekend, over 100 racers from across Australia gathered in rural Queensland for the national championships, proving that family can be found in the most unexpected places.
Two gymnasts claimed all-around championships at India's National Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Bhubaneswar. Tapan Mohanty took senior gold while Harschit Damodaran won the junior title.
A Massachusetts high school senior brought home gold and bronze medals from the Junior Olympics in Colorado Springs. Ammar Bagasra dominated the under-18 pistol shooting events and now heads to Nationals this summer.
George Papachristoforos just won bronze at the national championships, competing against shooters who've represented Australia at the Olympics. The 13-year-old is now the youngest member of Australia's shooting squad with his eyes on Brisbane 2032.
After a devastating fall left her paralyzed, doctors said her active life was over. She discovered para badminton instead, won national championships, and eventually jumped out of a plane thousands of feet above ground. #
Young Indigenous cricketers are traveling hours from remote Australian communities to compete in national championships that have launched careers in professional cricket. This year's tournament in Mackay includes 13 teams and Papua New Guinea's national squad for the first time.
Swiss Olympic medalist Roman Mityukov dominated the 200m backstroke at his national championships, claiming gold and ranking as the world's third-fastest swimmer this season. The victory showcased Switzerland's continued strength in international swimming.
Three therapy dogs are helping elite swimmers calm their nerves at Australia's national championships, and the results are remarkable. Athletes are swimming personal bests after a quick cuddle before hitting the blocks.
Grand Valley State University's women's basketball team just made history, becoming the first program in over two decades to win consecutive national championships. Local stars Molly Anderson and Mackenzie Bisballe helped lead the Lakers to a dominant 72-49 victory.
Bridgette Gordon's bones were deteriorating like a 45-year-old's when she arrived at the University of Tennessee, but she fought through pain and homesickness to win Olympic gold and two national championships. Her story of faith, determination, and legendary coach Pat Summitt's mentorship proves that obstacles don't define your limits.
A small-town New Zealand pipe band swept the drumming competition at the national championships, with their youth-driven squad beating out even higher-grade competitors. Their secret? A year of tireless practice and a community spirit that turns competitors into friends.
Three elite cyclists broke championship records at Brisbane's Anna Meares Velodrome, with South Australia's Leigh Hoffman posting the fastest flying 200m ever recorded on Australian soil. The performances signal a strong showing ahead of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
A small Ohio university made sports history when both its women's basketball and men's swimming teams won national championships on the same day. The Big Red shocked the college sports world with back-to-back victories just hours apart.
Three-time Paralympian Sarka Pultar Musilova just crushed the women's W1 indoor archery world record, shooting 586 points at her national championships. The score beats the previous mark by a stunning 19 points, set just weeks earlier.
Two rising Indian cricket stars earned the nation's highest athletic recognition after historic performances that rewrote record books. Their achievements helped India claim multiple international championships in 2025.
A 15-year-old Christchurch motorcyclist just swept three national championships in one season, following in the tire tracks of his legendary father who's won so many titles he's lost count. Now Hunter Charlett heads to Australia chasing a path to the world stage.
When Girija Kumari Madhu saw children with cerebral palsy sidelined from sports, she pledged her own gold jewelry to give them a chance to play. Now 250 young athletes are winning national championships and rewriting what's possible.
Liudmyla Olianovska just made history by becoming the first person ever to complete an indoor 5,000-meter racewalk in under 20 minutes. The Ukrainian athlete shattered a decade-old world record by eight full seconds at her national championships in Kyiv.
Ohio State's cheerleaders, dance team, and Brutus Buckeye all claimed national titles at Disney World, marking a historic sweep for the university's spirit program. The Buckeyes dominated the game day category in front of cheering parents and fans at ESPN's Wide World of Sports.