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Olympic champion Jessie Diggins capped her legendary cross-country skiing career with a fourth World Cup title before her final race at Lake Placid. The most decorated U.S. cross-country skier in history leaves the sport with 33 World Cup wins, four Olympic medals, and a legacy that transformed American skiing.
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.
Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier earned their first Olympic medal in Milan after 15 years of partnership. Now they're heading to the world championships with their bronze medals still close by.
After eight years and two Olympic medals, Aspen's Alex Ferreira finally claimed gold in men's freeski halfpipe at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games. The 31-year-old's flawless final run scored 93.75, capping off a journey that started with a single 360-degree spin at age 10.
After winning four Olympic medals while racing through pain, Kipchoge Keino turned his farm into a school and orphanage that has educated thousands of children. The 86-year-old's legacy earned him the first-ever Olympic Laurel for his life of service.
Six-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor brought home gold from Italy in February 2026, winning the monobob by just four-hundredths of a second. Thousands of New Braunfels residents lined the streets to celebrate their hometown hero who now ties the record for most Winter Olympic medals by any U.S. woman.
Elana Meyers Taylor just tied the record for most Winter Olympic medals won by an American woman. The first person she hugged after her gold medal win? Her children's nanny.
Two-time Olympic medalist Alex Hall isn't worried about life after skiing, and his secret is surprisingly simple. The 27-year-old champion credits his diverse hobbies as the key to finding purpose beyond the podium.
Two-time Olympic medalist Alex Hall isn't worried about life after skiing because his diverse interests will show him the way. At 27, the slopestyle champion is letting curiosity lead instead of forcing a plan.
Australian high jumper Nicola Olyslagers is going for her third consecutive indoor world championship this month in Poland. She'll lead a powerhouse team including Olympic medalists as Australia shows its strength on the global athletics stage.
Aspen Snowmass is throwing a community party for hometown hero Alex Ferreira, who just completed his Olympic medal collection with gold in men's halfpipe skiing. The March 14 celebration lets fans ski with the champion and get posters signed during a special sunset event.
Australia's Matt Denny and England's Lawrence Okoye are fierce competitors on the world stage, but they've built something rare in the lonely world of athletics: a training partnership that's making both throwers better than ever. Their bromance proves that rivalry and friendship can coexist, even when Olympic medals are on the line.
A Duluth curler just made history as the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in curling. Her hometown packed the local curling club to celebrate their champion.
British skateboarding prodigy Sky Brown just claimed her second world championship title in Brazil, solidifying her place among the sport's elite. The 17-year-old Olympic medalist won gold on International Women's Day despite rain cutting the competition short.
New Braunfels is rolling out the red carpet for hometown hero Elana Meyers Taylor, who just captured her sixth Olympic medal and made Winter Games history. The Texas city will celebrate the bobsled champion with a downtown parade on March 14.
American women's moguls skiers claimed all three podium spots at the World Cup in Japan, with Olympic medalist Jaelin Kauf leading the historic sweep. It's the second time this season Team USA has dominated the entire podium.
American cross-country skier Jessie Diggins just became the athlete with the most World Cup starts in the sport's history while racing in Sweden. The 34-year-old placed second by just .01 seconds in a dramatic finish, earning her 89th career podium.
Norway dominated the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics with 41 medals, led by cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo who made history winning six golds at a single Games. Athletes from 29 countries stood on podiums, proving winter sports excellence spans the globe.
Olympic bronze medalist Jasmine Jones returned to her hometown of Greensburg to a surprise celebration surrounded by family and friends. The heartwarming homecoming honored the athlete's achievement on the world's biggest sports stage. ---
American moguls skiers claimed all three podium spots at the World Cup dual moguls event in Japan, with Olympic medalist Jaelin Kauf taking gold. The dominant performance marks the second time this season the U.S. women have swept the podium in dual moguls competition.
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