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Figure skating legend Oksana Baiul is bringing her Olympic expertise to Illinois skaters this July. The 1994 gold medalist will offer personalized coaching sessions and group clinics for all skill levels.
New Braunfels welcomed home Elana Meyers Taylor with a downtown parade after she won her first Olympic gold medal in bobsledding. The six-time medalist is now the most decorated Black winter Olympian in history.
Basketball champion Sonja Greinacher is taking her Olympic success to the next generation. The German 3x3 basketball gold medalist will inspire young athletes at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.
John Hargis, a 1996 Olympic gold medalist, will launch IMG Academy's new swimming and diving program in Florida's renowned sports training facility. The program debuts in fall 2027 with an Olympic-caliber natatorium and comprehensive training for young athletes.
Saudi Arabia just hired one of archery's biggest champions to transform the country's national team. Lee Chang-Hwan, who won Olympic gold in 2008 and world titles for Korea, will now lead the kingdom's archers toward the Asian Games.
Six-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor finally won her first gold medal and returned to a hero's welcome in New Braunfels, Texas. The champion bobsledder chose this tight-knit community because it offers the perfect support system for her two special-needs sons.
Scottish curling legend Eve Muirhead is coming out of retirement to compete in mixed doubles at the 2030 Winter Olympics. The 2022 gold medalist says the love for her sport came rushing back after four years away.
Derek Parra, who went from Rialto schools to Olympic gold, is coming back to deliver a powerful message to thousands of local families. The speed skating champion's journey from inline skating to breaking world records shows students that big dreams start in their own backyard.
Six-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor brought her gold, silver, and bronze medals to a Henry County pre-K classroom, letting excited students hold them while sharing her bobsledding journey. The Douglasville native told Mt. Carmel Elementary students that inspiring young people is her favorite part of winning.
Buffalo native Hayley Scamurra brought her Olympic gold medal to Bills practice, meeting quarterback Josh Allen after he heard about her shoutout from Milan. The hometown hockey hero is now part of an exclusive Triple-Gold club after an incredible year of championships.
Matt Stutzman, who won Paralympic archery gold in Paris after being born without arms, is coming out of retirement to chase Olympic glory at LA28. If he qualifies, he'll attempt to become the first athlete to win gold in both competitions.
French biathlon champion Fabien Claude asked his girlfriend to marry him at the summit of New Zealand's Mount Tongariro after ditching traditional training for a life-changing adventure. The 31-year-old Olympic gold medalist is rewriting his approach to both love and sport.
Paris 2024 gold medalist Connor Curran surprised young athletes at Kids First Sports in Cincinnati, bringing his medal and plenty of inspiration. The Olympic swimmer spent the afternoon sharing his journey and encouraging the next generation.
UK Sport's open-to-all Talent ID program has turned everyday athletes into Winter Olympic champions, including two skeleton gold medalists who never tried the sport before. Anyone over 17 can apply online to discover if they have what it takes.
Fresh off their gold medal win at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Team USA's figure skating champions brought their award-winning routines to Rochester for an unforgettable evening. The Stifel Stars on Ice tour packed Blue Cross Arena with athletic artistry and Olympic magic.
Swiss Olympic medalist Roman Mityukov dominated the 200m backstroke at his national championships, claiming gold and ranking as the world's third-fastest swimmer this season. The victory showcased Switzerland's continued strength in international swimming.
Figure skater Alysa Liu, who won Olympic gold after quitting the sport at 16, brings her joy-first approach back to the city where her comeback peaked. The 20-year-old's secret? Skating for fun, not pressure.
Hannah Scott, Northern Ireland's second woman to win Olympic gold, received the freedom of her borough in a heartwarming ceremony. The 26-year-old rower gave back her £20,000 prize to her home rowing club.
Mary Wineberg won Olympic gold, but her greatest lesson came from a second-grader's meltdown over losing a basketball game. The Cincinnati coach turned that moment into a children's book teaching kids that losing doesn't diminish their worth.
Olympic gymnastics champion Jade Carey will deliver the commencement address at Oregon State University this spring. The Tokyo 2020 gold medalist continues to inspire students while balancing her own collegiate athletic career.
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