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Bruce Mouat's Team GB battled Canada in an intense Olympic curling final, earning a hard-fought silver medal in a rematch of the 2014 showdown. The 9-6 finish showcased elite sportsmanship and the highest level of curling competition the world has to offer.
Japanese snowboarders claimed both top spots at the Winter Olympics big air competition, showing the country's year-round dedication to the sport is paying off beyond their traditional halfpipe dominance. Kira Kimura took gold with teammate Ryoma Kimata earning silver in a historic 1-2 finish.
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.
Two New Zealand athletes claimed silver medals at the X Games in Aspen, showing they're ready to compete for Olympic glory next month. Reigning Olympic champion Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and freeskier Luca Harrington both landed on the podium just weeks before the Milano Cortina Winter Games.
Alaska's Gus Schumacher just made history by winning Team USA's first-ever men's Olympic cross-country skiing team medal. The 25-year-old Anchorage native and teammate Ben Ogden captured silver in the team sprint, cementing Alaska's legacy in Olympic skiing.
American speedskater Jordan Stolz just cemented his place in Olympic history, winning two gold medals and one silver at age 21. The young phenom broke Olympic records and came within one medal of matching a legendary U.S. record.
American cross-country skier Ben Ogden claimed Olympic silver in Italy, becoming the first U.S. man to medal in the sport since 1976. His stunning performance has teammates and coaches calling it the day that changed American cross-country skiing forever.
At just 17, Japanese skateboarder Hiraki Cocona is preparing for her third Olympics, determined to turn her two silver medals into gold at LA28. The athlete who became Japan's youngest Olympic medalist at age 12 says she's skating with a more stable mindset than ever before.
Three American speedskaters claimed silver at the 2026 Milan Olympics, earning their second Olympic medal together as a team. The trio set a world record just months ago and showed the power of teamwork over individual strength.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates captured their first individual Olympic medal with silver in ice dance at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. The married couple now holds three Olympic medals total, tying the record for most by any U.S. figure skater.
India's Tejaswin Shankar just defeated Paris Olympics silver medalist Shelby McEwen at a major track meet in Kansas, winning gold with a 2.26-meter jump. The 27-year-old is training in the U.S. while pursuing his master's degree, all part of his plan to make the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
French biathletes Océane Michelon and Julia Simon claimed gold and silver in the final biathlon event of the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Michelon charging from fourth place to victory despite challenging conditions. The dramatic finish showcased France's biathlon dominance and gave fans an unforgettable Olympic moment.
After 12 years and four Olympic Games, Australian aerial skier Danielle Scott finally stood on the podium, winning silver at age 35. The emotional athlete called it "the best day of my life" after nearly giving up hope just weeks earlier.
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.
Married figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates claimed silver for Team USA in ice dance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, capping over a decade of partnership on the ice. The couple's emotional performance brought them within striking distance of gold in Milan.
Joy Beune, Marijke Groenewoud and Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong claimed Olympic silver for the Netherlands in the team pursuit at the Milan Games. The world champions finished just one second behind reigning gold medalists Canada in an electrifying finish.
American freestyle skier Jaelin Kauf claimed her third Olympic silver medal in the first-ever women's dual moguls event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. Team USA swept the podium with two medals as the sport added an exciting head-to-head racing format.
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.
American freestyle skier Mac Forehand stunned the world by briefly taking the lead in the Olympic Big Air final, ultimately earning silver after an electrifying competition in Italy. His incredible nose butter triple cork 2160 jump scored 98.25 points and marked Team USA's second medal in park events.
Peruvian skateboarding star Ángelo Caro, fresh off winning world championship silver, has his sights set on two golden moments: winning at home during the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima and claiming Olympic gold in Los Angeles 2028. The 26-year-old skater is training harder than ever to bring his country the victories they've been dreaming of.
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