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Some of America's brightest cycling stars will ride alongside fans at a California fundraiser supporting the next generation of athletes. The Bicycles & Bluegrass Benefit brings together Olympic gold medalists, Paralympic champions, and world title holders for an unforgettable weekend.
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.
A part-time bank teller from Queensland shocked the world in 2004 when she became the first Australian woman to win Olympic gold in track cycling. Anna Meares didn't just win—she smashed a world record that experts thought was nearly untouchable.
At 18, Ioan Hepburn just wrapped up his junior cycling career with two world championship golds and a spot on Great Britain's Olympic training squad. Four years ago, he was spotted at an agricultural show.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics just wrapped up with record-breaking viewership, the most gender-balanced Games in history, and athletes from 92 nations competing across Italy's stunning venues. Two countries won their first-ever Winter Olympic medals, including Brazil's historic gold.
Three-time Olympic medalist Katie Archibald is retiring from professional cycling at 32 to pursue her new passion as a nurse. The decorated athlete leaves at the top of her game, still holding world records and championship titles.
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.
Lagos State is teaming up with British Cycling to bring world-class cycling expertise to Africa's largest city. The partnership promises training programs, technical workshops, and a boost to cycling culture across Nigeria's bustling commercial hub.
France celebrated a breakthrough moment as Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in ski mountaineering's mixed relay event. The Winter Olympics added the high-altitude endurance sport to its program for the first time in 2026, giving athletes a fresh stage to showcase years of dedication.
Zuzana Maderova arrived at the Winter Olympics without a single major career victory and left with an Olympic gold medal. The 22-year-old Czech snowboarder kept her country's winning streak alive in the parallel giant slalom with an unexpected triumph in Livigno.
After 15 years of fourth-place Olympic finishes and a shocking cancer diagnosis, Australian cyclist Matt Glaetzer finally won two bronze medals in Paris before retiring. The 30-year-old is now starting a new chapter as a firefighter.
Two Christchurch cyclists, including Paris 2024 double gold medalist Ellesse Andrews, will represent New Zealand at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The selection continues New Zealand's proud track cycling tradition at a venue where Kiwi riders have consistently brought home medals.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jordan Stolz returned to his Wisconsin hometown to crowds of cheering fans, parade celebrations, and kids dreaming of skating glory. The 21-year-old speedskating sensation is sharing his Olympic medals with young athletes while planning for two more Games.
Australia made history at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics as the nation's first-ever ski mountaineering athletes competed in the sport's Olympic debut. Phillip Bellingham and Lara Hamilton represented their country in "skimo," a grueling combination of climbing, skiing, and high-speed descents.
Team USA men's hockey shook off early struggles to defeat Denmark 6-3 in Milan, with six different Americans finding the net. The scrappy win keeps the U.S. on track for the knockout rounds as they chase Olympic gold.
Seven-time Olympic medalist Shannon Miller is coming back to Edmond, Oklahoma, where local support launched her gymnastics career decades before the world knew her name. The city is celebrating her legacy with new park signage and a tour of UCO's Olympic training site ahead of the 2028 Games.
A Quebec family doctor is trading his stethoscope for a shot at Olympic glory as flag football prepares for its 2028 debut. Athletes across Canada are competing for spots on the team heading to Germany this August, where the top two finishers earn Olympic berths.
Concord-Carlisle senior Ammar Bagasra returns to the Junior Olympics this week after winning silver last year in air pistol. The 18-year-old wrestler and marksman has his sights set on the 2028 Olympic trials.
At just 21 years old, American speedskater Jordan Stolz matched a legendary Olympic feat that hasn't been accomplished in 46 years. Brazil also celebrated its first-ever Winter Olympics gold medal, proving dreams have no borders.
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics wrapped up Sunday with a spectacular closing ceremony in Verona's ancient Arena, passing the torch to France for 2030. After 17 days of competition across the most spread-out Winter Games ever, athletes celebrated Italian culture before the French Alps begin their Olympic journey.
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