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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.
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.
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.
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. #
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.
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.
Olympic bronze medalist Jasmine Jones returned to her hometown of Greensburg to a surprise celebration surrounded by family and friends. The heartwarming homecoming honored the athlete's achievement on the world's biggest sports stage. ---
Jasmine Jones pushed a 400-pound bobsled down an Italian mountain and won an Olympic bronze medal. Her Pennsylvania hometown threw her the surprise party of a lifetime.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.