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Three-time Olympic champion Jessica Fox just claimed her first World Cup gold since undergoing surgery to remove a kidney tumor. Her emotional victory in Prague proves that comebacks can be even sweeter than the original triumph.
Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles shares heartfelt advice for young athletes heading to the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. His message is simple: compete without pressure and enjoy every moment.
Over 40 Olympic and Paralympic champions, including Britain's most decorated athletes, have thrown their support behind bringing a future Games to Northern England. The government just confirmed it will explore the historic opportunity.
Two-time Olympic medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn announced on Mother's Day that she's pregnant with her first child. The Puerto Rican hurdles champion called it "the greatest blessing" as she prepares for a new adventure off the track.
Two Indian boxers just pulled off massive upsets at the World Boxing Cup, defeating a Paris Olympics medalist and a reigning world champion to guarantee India six medals. Their victories mark another milestone in India's dominant run on the international boxing stage.
From Madison's frozen lakes to West Allis rinks, Wisconsin has turned winter into a training ground for Olympic greatness. Six homegrown athletes have combined for 11 gold medals and multiple world records across five decades.
Detroit's new women's hockey team just made history by signing its first player and adding three Olympic gold medalists to the roster. The moves signal major momentum for professional women's hockey in Motor City.
Japanese snowboarder Ayumu Hirano made his country's Olympic team just days after a terrifying crash left him bloodied and on crutches. The three-time medalist is chasing history despite the setback.
New Zealand's most decorated Olympian reveals how beach life shaped her journey from a simple schoolhouse childhood to becoming a nine-time Olympic medalist. Home, she says, has always been about family, the ocean, and creating comfort for the people she loves.
Sha'Carri Richardson just pulled off one of the most impressive sprinting performances in Australian sports history. The Olympic gold medalist won the Stawell Gift from scratch, giving competitors up to 10 meters head start.
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics just made history with the most spread-out Games ever, featuring opening ceremonies in four different locations and two Olympic cauldrons burning 400 kilometers apart. Athletes chose to march where their sports actually happen instead of trekking hours to a football stadium.
Fresh off their team gold medal win at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, America's figure skating champions brought their artistry to Rochester's Blue Cross Arena. The Stars on Ice tour featured Olympic individual champion Alysa Liu and viral sensation Ilia Malinin, thrilling hometown crowds still buzzing from the Winter Games.
American teenager Cooper Lutkenhaus just beat Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi by the thinnest margin possible. The 17-year-old's stunning performance in Oslo proves young athletes are rising faster than ever.
Danish Olympic champion Kasper Sondergaard is leaving Skjern Handball after 15 years to become head coach at Sonderjyske. His journey from player to champion to mentor shows how great athletes can shape the next generation.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is preparing to welcome her first baby while reflecting on breaking world records and inspiring the next generation. The track star, named one of Time's People of the Year, shares how motherhood will add a new chapter to her legacy of pushing boundaries.
American bobsled champion Elana Meyers Taylor finally captured Olympic gold at age 41, becoming the oldest individual Winter Games champion ever. The mother of two, who competed across five Olympics, now holds six medals and uses her platform to inspire working mothers everywhere.
Jutta Leerdam shattered the Olympic record in speed skating's 1,000m at Milan-Cortina 2026, claiming her first Olympic gold after years of chasing the title. The Games delivered thrilling performances across multiple sports, with defending champions and first-time winners creating unforgettable moments on the ice and snow.
The University of Arizona's newly renovated Drachman Stadium will host a historic gathering of America's greatest decathletes, including Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner. The $2 million facility reopens with a celebration of 50 years of athletic excellence.
After heartbreak in Paris, two-time Olympic judo champion Lukáš Krpálek is fighting for a fifth Olympic appearance at age 35. The Czech legend has already made history by winning Olympic, World, and European titles in two different weight classes.
Germany's luge team completed a perfect Olympic relay record, winning their fourth consecutive gold medal since the event began. Two teammates now hold an incredible seven Olympic gold medals each.
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