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Olympic Skier Jessie Diggins Tackles Ultramarathons
Sports•2d ago

Olympic Skier Jessie Diggins Tackles Ultramarathons

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal•3 min read
Olympic Skater Tim Koleto Finds Freedom After Conversion Therapy
Acts of Kindness•2d ago

Olympic Skater Tim Koleto Finds Freedom After Conversion Therapy

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
Olympic Skier Jessie Diggins Takes on Ultramarathons
Sports•2d ago

Olympic Skier Jessie Diggins Takes on Ultramarathons

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
Caretaker Helps Olympic Gold Medalist, 90, Rebuild Life
Community Heroes•4d ago

Caretaker Helps Olympic Gold Medalist, 90, Rebuild Life

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
India's FloJo: Olympic Sprinter Now Trains Rural Athletes
Community Heroes•5d ago

India's FloJo: Olympic Sprinter Now Trains Rural Athletes

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. #

YourStory India•2 min read
Australia's Rugby Sevens Captain Eyes Crucial Spain Matches
Sports•6d ago

Australia's Rugby Sevens Captain Eyes Crucial Spain Matches

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.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Olympic Gold Medalist Brings Free Wrestling Clinic to NY Town
Community Heroes•6d ago

Olympic Gold Medalist Brings Free Wrestling Clinic to NY Town

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
Irish Runner Smashes Personal Record Twice in 3 Days
Sports•May 24

Irish Runner Smashes Personal Record Twice in 3 Days

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.

Google: athlete breaks record•2 min read
Olympic Rower Tests Space Gym 8,500m Above Earth
Innovation•May 23

Olympic Rower Tests Space Gym 8,500m Above Earth

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal•3 min read
3-Time Olympian Redefines Success Without Medals
Community Heroes•May 23

3-Time Olympian Redefines Success Without Medals

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
Olympic Son Tolu Koula Makes Origin Debut at Parents' Stadium
Sports•May 22

Olympic Son Tolu Koula Makes Origin Debut at Parents' Stadium

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.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Olympic Gold Medalist Returns to Triathlon in Austin
Sports•May 21

Olympic Gold Medalist Returns to Triathlon in Austin

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
Olympic Swimmers Share Life-Saving Water Safety Tips
Acts of Kindness•May 20

Olympic Swimmers Share Life-Saving Water Safety Tips

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
Olympic Gold Medalist Brooke Bennett, 46, Tackles IRONMAN
Sports•May 16

Olympic Gold Medalist Brooke Bennett, 46, Tackles IRONMAN

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
Cyclist Matthew Glaetzer Wins 2 Olympic Medals After Cancer
Community Heroes•May 15

Cyclist Matthew Glaetzer Wins 2 Olympic Medals After Cancer

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal•3 min read
U.S. Olympic Gold Team Stars Lead Historic PWHL Draft Class
Sports•May 13

U.S. Olympic Gold Team Stars Lead Historic PWHL Draft Class

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
Olympic Medalist Coaches Sailors in Mexico Clinic
Acts of Kindness•May 12

Olympic Medalist Coaches Sailors in Mexico Clinic

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
Wembanyama Joins NBA Legends With Historic Playoff Game
Sports•May 9

Wembanyama Joins NBA Legends With Historic Playoff Game

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
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Community Heroes•May 8

Olympic Legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee to Speak at UCLA

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
Olympic Medalist Brianne Theisen-Eaton Coaches Oregon Teens
Sports•May 7

Olympic Medalist Brianne Theisen-Eaton Coaches Oregon Teens

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal•3 min read

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