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The Milan Cortina Winter Games are bringing feel-good stories you won't want to miss. From legendary athletes making stunning comebacks to a brand new sport debuting on the world stage, these Olympics are packed with inspiration.
The most decorated woman in Olympic track and field history is coming out of retirement to compete in her hometown. Allyson Felix, who has won 11 Olympic medals across five Games, is targeting a sixth appearance at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Lindsey Vonn crashed during her final race before the Winter Olympics, injuring her left knee but declaring her Olympic dream "not over." The 41-year-old skiing icon, who made a stunning comeback last season after six years away, is working with doctors to compete in Milan Cortina next week.
Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix is considering a return to track at age 42 for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The hometown hero calls it a "once-in-a-lifetime homecoming" worth exploring.
Track legend Allyson Felix is considering a return to competition for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The most decorated American track athlete in Olympic history could compete on home soil at age 42.
The most decorated woman in Olympic track history is planning to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Games in her hometown. Allyson Felix, who has won seven gold medals and 11 total Olympic medals, wants one more shot at glory on home soil.
Ski champion Lindsey Vonn plans to race at the Olympics this Sunday despite rupturing her knee ligament in a crash just days ago. The 41-year-old says she won't go home with regrets after making an already stunning comeback from retirement.
The most decorated woman in Olympic track history is lacing up her shoes again. Allyson Felix, 40, is coming out of retirement to compete in the 2028 LA Olympics in her hometown.
Six-time Olympic medalist Suni Lee announced she's coming out of retirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. After battling a rare kidney disease and pandemic challenges, the 23-year-old is ready to chase one more Olympic dream on home soil.
Alessandro Haemmerle went from first to fourth in seconds, then stormed back to snatch Olympic gold at the finish line. The Austrian snowboarder defended his title in one of the most thrilling finishes in Winter Olympics history.
After 16 thrilling days in Milan Cortina, the 2026 Winter Olympics delivered unforgettable moments of triumph, including Team USA's dramatic overtime hockey victories and Jordan Stolz's record-breaking performances. From first-time champions to legendary comebacks, these Games reminded the world why the Olympics inspire hope.
Six-time Olympic medalist Suni Lee announced her return to competitive gymnastics, just two years before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. After battling two rare kidney diseases, the 23-year-old athlete is ready to make her comeback.
Four years after losing Olympic gold to Sweden, Scotland's Bruce Mouat led Team GB to a commanding 6-3 victory at the Winter Olympics in Cortina. The win puts the British team firmly on track for the semifinals and marks a sweet reversal of their 2022 heartbreak.
Nathan MacKinnon scored with 35 seconds left to send Canada to the Olympic gold medal game with a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Finland. The birthplace of hockey is now one win away from its third straight Olympic title.
Former Olympic champion Justin Huish shattered the archery world record by 30 points after nearly giving up the sport due to a shoulder injury. The Atlanta 1996 gold medalist scored 1354 points at age 50+, opening the door to a possible Olympic comeback 32 years later.
After a two-year break, three-time Olympic medalist Jade Carey stepped back onto the mat and won gold on vault and floor exercise. Her comeback puts the 26-year-old on track for the 2028 LA Olympics in her strongest event lineup yet.
Legendary skier Lindsey Vonn is refusing to let a torn ACL end her Olympic dream, sharing intense rehab videos just days before her event. After a devastating crash last week, the 41-year-old is proving that determination might be her strongest muscle yet.
Six-time Olympic medalist Rebeca Andrade returned to competition in her hometown of Rio de Janeiro, winning vault gold at the 2026 Pan American Championships. Brazil's most decorated Olympian proved she's ready for her next chapter.
At 41, ski legend Lindsey Vonn has claimed seven podium finishes in eight races this season, making her a double medal favorite at next month's Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. No other skier has more than three podiums in speed events this year.
Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn crashed just a week before the Winter Games but refuses to give up on her remarkable comeback story. The 41-year-old champion is racing against time to heal and compete in Milan Cortina.
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