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A 2004 Olympic swimming champion traded the pool for the bingo hall, bringing her gold medal to brighten seniors' Tuesday afternoon. Rhi Jeffrey's visit turned a routine game into an unforgettable celebration.
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.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Torri Huske announced she'll compete through the 2028 Los Angeles Games before retiring from swimming. The Stanford graduate wants to end her career on home soil after three Olympic appearances.
Speedskating champion Jordan Stolz is getting a hero's welcome in his hometown of Kewaskum, Wisconsin, complete with a parade and a street renamed in his honor. The 20-year-old brought home two gold medals and a silver from the Milan Olympics.
Scientists discovered a unique glass frog species in Ecuador's Amazon and named it after Neisi Dajomes, the country's first female Olympic gold medalist. The tiny amphibian represents hope for biodiversity in one of Earth's richest ecosystems.
Olympic 400-meter champion Quincy Hall is trading morning track workouts for visits to the horse racing track, buying into his first Thoroughbred racehorses. The 27-year-old athlete sees striking similarities between his gold medal triumph and the competitive spirit he's looking for in his new racing partners.
Scientists discovered a new glassfrog in Ecuador and named it after Neisi Dajomes, the country's first female Olympic gold medalist. The discovery hints at an entire "lost world" of unknown amphibian species waiting to be found.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is stepping back into the ring for her first professional match since winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The champion says the fire that drove her to Olympic glory still burns bright.
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter praised Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu for being unapologetically authentic in the spotlight. Liu's journey from stepping away from skating to winning historic gold shows the power of staying true to yourself.
Speed skating champion Jordan Stolz is returning to Kewaskum, Wisconsin, for a hometown parade celebrating his Olympic gold medal. The Friday celebration will end with the 21-year-old answering questions from kids at his former high school.
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.
Double Olympic gold medalist Matt Weston refuses to keep his medals locked away, carrying them in a hand-knitted pouch from diver Tom Daley so strangers can hold them and feel inspired. His fiancée thinks he's being reckless, but Weston believes touching Olympic gold might change someone's life.
A Houston-area high school senior just clocked a faster time than the Olympic champion in the same event. Andrew Jones is rewriting the record books before he even graduates.
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Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight closed her historic career with Olympic gold and an engagement to fellow athlete Brittany Bowe during their final Games together. The storybook ending included family celebrations, backstage moments at SNL, and sharing the journey with the person she loves most.
Four-time Olympic medalist Dominique Dawes is transforming gymnastics by opening her ninth academy in Georgia, creating spaces where young athletes build confidence instead of losing it. The first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic gymnastics medal now prioritizes emotional health over podiums.
Cincinnati native and Olympic swimming champion Alex Curran is bringing his gold medal home in the best way possible. The local hero will deliver the ceremonial game ball on Opening Day at Great American Ball Park.
Figure skater Alysa Liu brought her Olympic gold medal home to a hero's welcome in Oakland, where thousands gathered to celebrate their hometown champion. The 20-year-old chose an intimate plaza gathering over a parade so she could connect directly with her fans.
Figure skating champion Alysa Liu is rewriting the sport's rulebook by refusing to change her look or sacrifice her identity for tradition. Her "hell yes or hell no" approach is inspiring a new generation to embrace authenticity.
Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman brought his Olympic gold medal to an Amazon facility, where he packed boxes and helped deliver a $25,000 grant to a nonprofit supporting adults with disabilities. The visit celebrated both Team USA's historic hockey victory and local heroes making a difference.
Wisconsin speedskater Jordan Stolz, fresh off winning three medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, will join Packers quarterback Jordan Love on the mound for opening day. The two Jordans are giving fans an unforgettable start to baseball season.
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