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Nick Baumgartner, the oldest snowboarder to ever win Olympic gold, just qualified for his fifth straight Winter Games at age 44. The Iron River native who trains on a homemade backyard track proves age is just a number.
Nick Baumgartner became the oldest Olympic snowboarder to win gold at 42, all while running a concrete business to fund his training. His story reveals the sacrifices athletes make when competing in sports that don't pay the bills.
Three-time Olympic medalist Nick Goepper retired from freestyle skiing at 28, lost and burned out. Then he discovered a new passion that brought him back to the sport he'd loved since childhood.
After wrist reconstruction and four knee surgeries, tennis star Nick Kyrgios just won his first tour match in over a year. The 31-year-old Australian defeated his opponent in straight sets at a Wimbledon warm-up event, proving that dedication and hard work can overcome even the toughest setbacks.
Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz just matched a legendary franchise record held by Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson. At just 23 years old, he's also climbing the all-time list for baseball's youngest players.
After becoming homeless at 16, Nick spent four years navigating waitlists before finding permanent housing that saved his life. Now advocates are pushing to fix the funding gap that leaves nearly half of young homeless people without help.
After decades of exhausting snoring and daytime crashes, Nick tried a CPAP machine and experienced his first uninterrupted sleep as an adult. The device that once treated only severe cases is now helping millions sleep better and healthier.
The legendary football coach who built a dynasty at Alabama is now building something bigger: a groundbreaking learning center that will give thousands of kids access to world-class STEM education, arts programs, and hands-on discovery experiences. The Saban Center opens in 2027, built entirely with Alabama materials for Alabama's future.
Nick Baumgartner sobbed on national TV after losing his last shot at an Olympic medal at age 40. Days later, he got unexpected news that changed everything.
Nick Baumgartner, who won gold at 40, is returning to the Winter Olympics at 44 to prove age is just a number. The snowboarder started on these same Michigan slopes at age 10.
Nick Baumgartner, who won gold at 40, is returning to the Winter Olympics at 44 to prove age is just a number. The Michigan native started on his hometown slopes and now inspires kids to chase impossible dreams.
Nick Baumgartner, who won gold at 40, returns to his Michigan hometown before competing in his fifth Winter Olympics at age 44. The snowboard cross champion started on the same hills where he now inspires kids to dream bigger than geography or age allows.
Nick Baumgartner made history at 40 as the oldest Olympic snowboarding medalist ever, and now he's going back for more. The Michigan gold medalist just qualified for his fifth Winter Olympics in 2026.
Nick Baumgartner became snowboarding's oldest Olympic gold medalist at 40, but the 44-year-old isn't slowing down. He's eyeing the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympics, where he'd compete at 52 years old.
Seattle Seahawks rookie star Nick Emmanwori is expected to suit up for Sunday's Super Bowl despite rolling his ankle at Wednesday's practice. The versatile defender has been a key weapon for the Seahawks' defense all season long.
Nick Kurtz, just 23, matched a franchise legend's 48-game on-base streak and has a shot to break it tonight. The young Athletics star is rewriting history books while leading his team to first place.
After a slow start to his sophomore season, reigning AL Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz crushed his first homer of 2026 to lead the Oakland A's to their first-ever series sweep of the Mets. The young A's are now 8-7 after conquering a brutal 15-game stretch against playoff contenders.
More than a decade after his death, U.S. Air Force Captain Nick Whitlock's values continue shaping young lives through a foundation that awards scholarships based on character, not just grades. The Nick Whitlock Foundation has supported over two dozen veteran organizations and helps college students who embody integrity and leadership.
After losing his oldest son Nick to neurofibromatosis, billionaire Dan Gilbert is pouring $50 million annually into research for the rare disease that affects 170,000 Americans. The Gilbert Family Foundation has turned grief into action, raising $12 million in a single night while creating lasting tributes that keep Nick's memory alive.
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Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is pouring $50 million every year into research for neurofibromatosis, the rare genetic disorder that took his son Nick's life at age 26. His grief has transformed into a mission to wipe the disease off the planet.
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