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Great Britain's Zoe Atkin claimed bronze in the women's freeski halfpipe at the 2026 Winter Olympics, bringing home a medal that signals the continued rise of British winter sports. Her joy was unmistakable as she celebrated a podium finish on sport's biggest stage.
British skier Zoe Atkin just made Olympic history by winning halfpipe bronze at the Milan-Cortina Games, becoming only the second Brit to medal on skis. The first? Her big sister Izzy, who won bronze eight years ago and inspired Zoe's journey to the podium.
Two mothers defied the odds to claim Olympic bronze at the 2026 Winter Games, becoming the first mom duo to share a podium in bobsled history. Kaillie Armbruster Humphries secured her sixth Olympic medal alongside rookie push athlete Jasmine Jones.
A small-town track star turned bobsledder just brought home an Olympic bronze medal, proving that determination can overcome any setback. Jasmine Jones, who missed the 2022 Games after having her daughter, achieved her dream in Italy while her hometown cheered her on.
Australian moguls skier Matt Graham claimed Olympic bronze in the men's dual moguls, his second career medal and a triumphant comeback after injury derailed his last Winter Games. Australia now has five medals at the 2026 Olympics, the most in the nation's Winter Games history.
Ashley Farquharson learned to luge through a Friday after-school program in Park City. Now she's bringing home an Olympic bronze medal from the same track that sparked her journey.
Despite brutal pain from bruised ribs, Olympic skier Jessie Diggins pushed through agony to claim bronze in her signature event at the 2026 Winter Games. She collapsed at the finish line but called herself "the happiest bronze medalist in the history of the world."
Canadian snowboarding legend Mark McMorris is back on his feet after losing consciousness during a training fall just days before the Milan Cortina Olympics. The three-time Olympic bronze medalist passed all medical tests and is ready to compete in slopestyle next week.
After 15 years of partnership and overcoming cancer diagnoses, Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier finally claimed their first Olympic medal with a bronze finish at Milano Cortina 2026. The veteran duo, who have competed together since 2011, earned their place on the podium with a season-best performance that brought pure joy.
Portland's Jackie Wiles, 33, captured her first Olympic medal just two days after finishing fourth by milliseconds. The bronze came in a new team event where teamwork turned two individual fourth-place finishes into podium glory.
Just 24 hours after losing an Olympic bronze medal match, curling star Bruce Mouat led Team GB to a commanding 9-4 victory over China in their opening men's tournament game. The comeback performance shows why the world champions remain gold medal favorites in Italy.
Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi earned bronze in the mixed team event at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, four years after a disqualification in Beijing nearly ended her career. Her journey back to the podium shows how resilience can turn our darkest moments into powerful comebacks.
After three seasons without a single podium finish, ski jumper Maruyama Nozomi soared to Olympic bronze at her first Games. The 27-year-old's medal caps a breakthrough season where she transformed from overlooked athlete to world-class competitor.
Former Florida Atlantic point guard Brittany Bowe switched from basketball to speedskating after college and won two Olympic bronze medals. Now 37, she's competing in her final Olympics at Milan Cortina 2026.
At 36, Olympic bronze medalist Mia Manganello is competing in her third and final Winter Games, chasing gold in her favorite event. The speedskater who loves fancy nails as much as fast ice is savoring every moment on her way to Milan.
A small Ohio town with no hockey rink, no team, and no history in the sport produced an Olympic medalist. Kristin King's journey from "Little Kinger" to bronze medal winner shows what determination and a mother's love can accomplish.
NBA legend Dwyane Wade gave away his 2004 Olympic bronze medal after Team USA's disappointing finish, but later learned to appreciate failure as his greatest teacher. Four years later, he returned to win gold and redeem himself.
Dr. Ron Joseph won Olympic bronze in figure skating, then spent 50 years healing others as an orthopedic surgeon. Even while battling ALS, he showed his family that grace isn't just for the ice.
Olympic bronze medalist and groundbreaking athlete Ibtihaj Muhammad will speak at a Plainfield, NJ celebration of Muslim Heritage Month on January 21. The free community event highlights identity, resilience, and the power of representation.