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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.
American wrestler Kylie Welker dominated the Pan American Championships, beating two Paris Olympic bronze medalists in one day to secure her spot in the finals. The two-time World bronze medalist will face Ecuador's reigning World Champion for gold in Coralville, Iowa.
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.
Brittany Brown, who discovered track at Vista del Valle Elementary while her family lived in a hotel, returned as an Olympic bronze medalist to see herself honored in a new school mural. The world's second-fastest woman in the 200 meters shared her powerful message with students: even when life is hard, you can keep going.
Britain's youngest Olympic medalist just won her second world skateboarding championship and now she's training to compete in both skateboarding and surfing at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The 17-year-old athlete who already has two Olympic bronze medals is turning her disappointment from missing the 2024 surf team into fuel for her biggest dream yet.
Shako Bentinidis, the coach who guided Bajrang Punia to an Olympic bronze medal, is returning to India with a bold mission: eliminate the inferiority complex holding back Indian wrestlers and build champions with a gladiator mindset. The Wrestling Federation of India just appointed him to lead the entire men's freestyle team.
After 23 years in the pool and an Olympic bronze medal, swimmer Leah Smith is hanging up her goggles with gratitude and grace. The 30-year-old's journey from young athlete to world champion shows what dedication and family support can achieve.
Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout just ran the 200m in 19.67 seconds at age 18, breaking the national record and posting a time that would have won Olympic bronze in Paris. The performance at the Australian Athletics Championships cemented him as one of the fastest young athletes in history.
Two-time Olympic medalist Peter Paltchik says his lowest moment wasn't losing a match, but fighting back from surgery that nearly ended his judo career. Ahead of his first Jerusalem Marathon, the retired Israeli athlete shares how mental strength and family support turned disappointment into Olympic bronze.
A Ukrainian karate champion who auctioned his Olympic bronze medal to support his war-torn country just got it back as a gift from the Japanese buyer who won it. The heartwarming reunion happened at a Tokyo dojo, four years after Stanislav Horuna first earned the medal.
Oxford's women's rowing crew claimed a decisive victory in the 80th Women's Boat Race, breaking a nine-year losing streak against Cambridge. In dramatic conditions on the Thames, Olympic bronze medallist Heidi Long led her team to triumph while 200,000 spectators cheered from the banks.
Pablo Carreno-Busta reflects on his unforgettable Olympic bronze medal win over tennis legend Novak Djokovic and Spain's thrilling Davis Cup run. The Spanish champion is fighting his way back to the top after an injury-plagued season.
Pablo Carreno-Busta defeated tennis legend Novak Djokovic to win Olympic bronze in Tokyo 2021, one of the proudest moments in his career. Now climbing back to the ATP Tour after injuries, the Spanish champion shares his journey through Davis Cup glory and his thoughts on fellow countryman Carlos Alcaraz.
Olympic bronze medalist Zoe Atkin just claimed her first solo World Cup championship in freestyle skiing halfpipe, capping off a breakthrough season. The 23-year-old British athlete dominated the final event in Switzerland to seal the victory.
British freeskier Zoe Atkin capped off her best season yet with a Crystal Globe trophy win in Switzerland, just weeks after claiming Olympic bronze. Fellow Brit Kirsty Muir also took home top honors, making it a historic weekend for Great Britain's ski team.
Olympic bronze medalist Kim Woomin is dominating South Korea's national swimming trials, claiming two gold medals and climbing world rankings ahead of September's Asian Games. Fellow swimmers are also shattering personal bests as the country's aquatic stars prepare for international competition. #
Portland native Jackie Wiles returned home Monday night to cheering crowds at PDX after winning Olympic bronze in alpine skiing. The heartwarming homecoming included team mascots, fans, and even a therapy llama celebrating her achievement.
Former Olympic bronze medalist Marti Malloy traded the competition mat for a marketing role organizing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Now she's using lessons from the world's toughest sport to help create the Games she once competed in.
Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier earned their first Olympic medal in Milan after 15 years of partnership. Now they're heading to the world championships with their bronze medals still close by.
Junior goaltender Monja Wagner returned to Union College with an Olympic bronze medal from Italy, balancing academic responsibilities with athletic glory. The hockey star went from having zero medal expectations to celebrating a historic win against Sweden.
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