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A sprinter who overcame childhood asthma and housing instability now inspires students at her former elementary school through a mural celebrating her Olympic success. Brittany Brown discovered her love of running at the same school track meet where she now hands out ribbons.
Nashville swimmer Gretchen Walsh just shattered her own world record in the 100-meter butterfly for the fourth time, clocking an incredible 54.33 seconds. The Olympic medalist now holds the 13 fastest times in history for this event.
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.
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.
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.
Brittany Brown, who discovered track at Vista del Valle Elementary while her family lived in a hotel, returned as an Olympic bronze medalist to see herself honored in a new school mural. The world's second-fastest woman in the 200 meters shared her powerful message with students: even when life is hard, you can keep going.
The most decorated female track athlete in history is coming out of retirement to compete at her hometown Olympics. Allyson Felix, who won 11 Olympic medals before retiring in 2021, can't resist the chance to run in Los Angeles at age 42.
Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu just became one of the few active players to earn a voting seat on badminton's global governing body. She's now leading the charge to amplify athlete voices in how the sport is run worldwide.
Britain's youngest Olympic medalist just won her second world skateboarding championship and now she's training to compete in both skateboarding and surfing at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The 17-year-old athlete who already has two Olympic bronze medals is turning her disappointment from missing the 2024 surf team into fuel for her biggest dream yet.
Three-time Olympic medalist Jade Carey is making a comeback to elite gymnastics after finishing her college career. The 25-year-old's return could help Team USA bounce back from their worst World Championships showing in over two decades.
Three-time Olympic medalist Jade Carey announced she's returning to elite gymnastics at 25, proving age is just a number in the sport. The hometown champion aims to compete at the U.S. Championships in Phoenix this August.
Hellen Obiri, fresh off her New York Marathon victory, is preparing to chase the world record at Sunday's London Marathon. The 36-year-old Olympic medalist has been training strategically in Phoenix to prepare for the fast, flat course.
Pro skier Luca Harrington has dominated competitions for two years straight, collecting eight World Cup podiums, four X Games medals, and an Olympic medal. The 23-year-old New Zealander opened up about his rapid rise in freestyle skiing and representing his country on the world's biggest stage.
Skiers and snowboarders representing Atomic claimed 25 Olympic medals and 51 World Cup victories across alpine, nordic, freeski, freeride, and ski mountaineering disciplines during the 2025/26 winter season. The historic campaign included breakthrough wins from first-time champions and dominant performances from established stars like Mikaela Shiffrin.
Two-time Olympic medalist Avalon Wasteneys is back on Canada's national rowing team after taking a year off, bringing veteran experience to a rebuilding squad. The 28-year-old gold and silver medalist will compete in a new event as Canada works toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
When Quinnipiac University cut its women's rugby program to club status, Olympic medalist Ilona Maher spoke up for the athletes losing scholarships and their futures. Her powerful response is shining a light on what really matters in college sports.
Six-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will deliver UCLA's 2026 commencement address, returning to the campus where her legendary athletic journey began. The woman Sports Illustrated named the greatest female athlete of the 20th century will inspire graduating Bruins with her message of perseverance and purpose.
Speed skater Ethan Cepuran returned to Glen Ellyn with two Olympic medals and received a standing ovation from the community that watched him grow from a toddler pushing a bucket on frozen Lake Ellyn to an international champion. His journey from dead last at age 10 to silver medalist proves that passion and persistence can overcome any setback.
After 23 years in the pool and an Olympic bronze medal, swimmer Leah Smith is hanging up her goggles with gratitude and grace. The 30-year-old's journey from young athlete to world champion shows what dedication and family support can achieve.
Olympic medalist Roman Mityukov capped off a perfect weekend at the Swiss Championships, winning gold in all three backstroke events and nearly breaking his own national record. The 25-year-old swimmer now ranks eighth in the world this season.
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