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A Massachusetts high school senior brought home gold and bronze medals from the Junior Olympics in Colorado Springs. Ammar Bagasra dominated the under-18 pistol shooting events and now heads to Nationals this summer.
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.
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.
Cleveland Browns defensive star Myles Garrett traded his football cleats for a camera to capture girlfriend Chloe Kim's quest for a third straight Olympic gold medal. The snowboarder topped qualifiers despite recovering from a shoulder injury just weeks ago.
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.
India's double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker mourns the loss of legendary shooting coach Jaspal Rana, who passed away at 49 after a sudden cardiac event. Their seven-year partnership, marked by triumph, separation, and a remarkable reunion, produced one of sport's greatest comeback stories.
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.
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.
George Papachristoforos just won bronze at the national championships, competing against shooters who've represented Australia at the Olympics. The 13-year-old is now the youngest member of Australia's shooting squad with his eyes on Brisbane 2032.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two Australian skiers just became their nation's first-ever Olympic finalists in cross-country team sprint, ending decades of waiting. Lars Young Vik and Hugo Hinckfuss skied into the history books at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
After 54 World Cup races without a medal, Utah luger Ashley Farquharson stood on the Olympic podium with bronze at the Milan Cortina Games. The 2026 Winter Olympics marked a breakthrough moment for both Farquharson and USA Luge's legacy.
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.
The 25th Winter Olympics kicks off this week across Italy, bringing together 3,500 athletes for the most geographically spread-out Winter Games in history. The opening ceremony breaks tradition by celebrating across multiple cities, creating an unprecedented Olympic experience.
American speedskater Jordan Stolz shattered an Olympic record to win gold in the 1,000-meter event, wearing the same blades he used to set the world record. The 20-year-old saved his lucky equipment specifically for this Olympic moment.
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