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America's most decorated Olympic cross-country skier is trading snow for mountains. After retiring with four Olympic medals, Jessie Diggins is channeling her legendary endurance into ultramarathon running while championing mental health awareness.
Olympic silver medalist Tim Koleto is speaking out about surviving conversion therapy as a young skater, hoping to help LGBTQ athletes who feel alone. His courage is creating visibility for queer athletes and supporting new laws that protect young people.
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America's most decorated Olympic cross-country skier is trading her poles for trail shoes. Jessie Diggins, 34, retired in March and is now tackling ultramarathons while championing wellness and mental health.
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When professional caretaker Anatalie Dean spotted an elderly man struggling in the Florida heat, she pulled over to help. That simple act of kindness led to a beautiful friendship with Bob McVey, a 90-year-old Olympic gold medalist who'd fallen on hard times.
Ashwini Nachappa dominated sprint racing in the 1980s and 90s, defeating champions like PT Usha and representing India at three international games. Now she's building pathways for the next generation of athletes, especially from rural India. #
Henry Hutchison, Australia's most-capped rugby sevens player, says Friday's opening matches in Spain could define his team's entire season. With World Series qualification on the line, the three-time Olympian is focused on securing wins that would keep Australia's championship dreams alive.
Two-time Olympic champion Helen Maroulis is heading to Yorktown Heights this June to inspire the next generation of wrestlers and support a brand new girls wrestling program. The clinic will help fund both her 2028 Olympic training and equipment for Yorktown's first-ever girls varsity wrestling team.
Sharlene Mawdsley just proved what happens when you believe in yourself and your body. The Irish Olympian broke her own 400m record twice this week, while inspiring thousands with her message about self-confidence.
Olympic bronze medalist Matthew Wells floated weightless above Earth to test revolutionary exercise equipment that could cut astronaut workout time in half. The British invention is part of a global race to keep future moon base crews healthy and strong.
Australian swimmer Elli Overton competed in three Olympics and never won a medal, yet her career was extraordinary. Now she's helping athletes, coaches, and parents rethink what success really means.
Rugby league player Tolu Koula will make his State of Origin debut at the same Sydney stadium where both his parents competed as Olympic athletes for Tonga. The 23-year-old winger brings world-class speed genes to the biggest stage in Australian rugby.
Gwen Jorgensen, who won Olympic gold in 2016 before leaving triathlon for marathon running, is making her comeback at Austin's Supertri on May 25. The 40-year-old mother of two will compete alongside other Olympic champions in a race that lets everyday athletes compete on the same course as the pros.
Olympic gold medalists Rowdy Gaines and Kate Douglass are helping families stay safe this summer with crucial water safety lessons. Their expert advice could prevent drownings and give parents peace of mind at pools and beaches.
Three decades after winning Olympic gold in swimming, Brooke Bennett is proving that champions never stop chasing new challenges. At 46, the mother of two is competing in her first full-distance IRONMAN triathlon in Jacksonville.
Australian cyclist Matthew Glaetzer came fourth at the Olympics three times before beating thyroid cancer and winning two bronze medals in Paris at age 33. Now retired, he credits his faith community, wife, and love of simple duck-watching walks for keeping him grounded through it all.
Five members of the U.S. women's hockey Olympic gold medal team are headlining the largest PWHL draft class since the league's launch. The impressive talent pool of 235 players is so deep that the league is adding up to four new expansion teams next season.
After winning a major championship, sailor Paloma Arrigo spent a week training with 4-time Olympic medalist Marit Bouwmeester in Mexico. The clinic brought together sailors of all ages to learn from one of the sport's greatest champions.
Victor Wembanyama, 22, just delivered one of the most dominant playoff performances in NBA history, joining an elite club of just four players to achieve a rare statistical feat. The Paris 2024 Olympic silver medalist's 39-point masterpiece led the Spurs to a crucial Game 3 victory.
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will deliver the commencement address at UCLA's upcoming graduation ceremony. The legendary athlete, widely considered one of the greatest female athletes of all time, will share her journey with thousands of graduates.
Olympic bronze medalist Brianne Theisen-Eaton traded the world stage for a high school track in Sherwood, Oregon, where she's discovering coaching thrills her as much as competing. Her pure joy watching athletes set personal records shows champions can find new purpose after the podium.
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