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Olympic silver medalist Giorgia Villa announced her retirement from gymnastics after an emotional journey that saw her overcome a devastating injury to finally achieve her Olympic dream. The 23-year-old Italian helped her team make history at Paris 2024, nearly three years after missing Tokyo 2020.
Abbey Caldwell just carved three seconds off her personal best to become Australia's second-fastest woman ever in the 1500m, claiming third place at the Shanghai Diamond League. The 25-year-old stunned the field by overtaking Olympic silver medalist Jessica Hull in the final stretch.
Sweden's cross-country skiing team just gained a leader who knows what it takes to reach the podium. Olympic silver medalist Niklas Jonsson is taking the reins as national team manager, bringing decades of athletic and business experience to the role.
Victor Wembanyama, 22, just delivered one of the most dominant playoff performances in NBA history, joining an elite club of just four players to achieve a rare statistical feat. The Paris 2024 Olympic silver medalist's 39-point masterpiece led the Spurs to a crucial Game 3 victory.
Ten years after winning Olympic silver, former University of Miami champion diver Sam Dorman received his sport's most lasting honor: a permanent place in the Athletics Hall of Fame. His journey from backyard pool games to the podium proves some moments are worth a lifetime of work.
Olympic silver medalist Brooke Raboutou stepped away from competition climbing for a year to rediscover her passion. Her journey shows how taking breaks can reignite the fire that made us fall in love with our dreams in the first place.
Ruby Tui's scratched and dented 2016 Olympic silver medal became her greatest teacher. The New Zealand rugby sevens champion let hundreds of schoolchildren hold it, and every drop and ding reminded her that falling down matters less than getting back up.
Olympic silver medalist Blessing Oborududu will mentor young athletes at the first Youth Olympics on African soil. The Nigerian wrestling champion joins 30 elite athletes guiding the next generation in Senegal.
Olympic moguls skier Jaelin Kauf returned to her Idaho hometown as the most decorated American in her sport's history. The 29-year-old Driggs native became the first U.S. athlete to medal in both single and dual moguls at a single Games.
World champion curler Silvana Tirinzoni is hanging up her broom at 46 after winning Switzerland's first women's curling medal in 20 years. Her story proves it's never too late to chase your dreams.
Jess Hull fell and finished last in her signature 1,500m race, but she refused to let down the kids waiting to see her run. The Olympic silver medalist returned the next day to win the 5,000m national title with tears of joy.
Olympic silver medalist Sha'Carri Richardson made history at Australia's 148-year-old Stawell Gift race, becoming only the third woman ever to win from the starting line. She overcame a nine-meter disadvantage on grass terrain to claim the $40,000 prize.
Olympic silver medallist Sha'Carri Richardson overcame a 10-metre handicap to win Australia's 148-year-old Stawell Gift, posting the fastest women's time in the event's history. The American sprinter raced from scratch and caught the entire field on an uphill grass track to claim the iconic title.
Jamaica's Kishane Thompson just ran the fastest 150 meters ever recorded on a circular track, beating a mark that stood since 1994. The Paris Olympic silver medalist clocked 14.92 seconds at Florida's Miramar Invitational, shaving precious hundredths off a record many thought untouchable.
Fresh from winning two silver medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Vermont native Ben Ogden is headlining a community fundraiser to support the next generation of mountain athletes. He'll ski alongside locals and meet fans at Bromley Mountain on April 12th.
A former Olympic silver medalist who once dove from 35mph is now getting his thrills swinging from treetops as a tree surgeon. Pete Waterfield's journey from the Athens podium to chainsaw work shows how passion can find new paths.
A former Olympic silver medalist who once dove alongside Tom Daley now finds his thrill 30 feet up in trees instead of plunging into pools. Pete Waterfield's journey from Athens 2004 to tree surgeon shows life after sports can be just as fulfilling.
Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto delivered an emotional performance that brought fans to tears as she leads her final world championships. The Olympic silver medalist scored 79.31 points skating to "Time to Say Goodbye" in what could crown a legendary career.
Cory Thiesse just became the first American woman to ever medal in curling at the Olympics, bringing home silver in mixed doubles from Milan-Cortina. The Minnesota athlete's historic achievement marks a breakthrough moment for women in American curling.
Team GB's curling squad won their second consecutive Olympic silver medal, and now they're setting their sights on the one color that's eluded them. The close-knit team will decide this summer whether to chase gold in France 2030.
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