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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yuma Kagiyama secured his second Olympic silver medal in figure skating, matching his Beijing 2022 performance with grace and consistency. His compatriot Shun Sato joined him on the podium with bronze, marking a historic moment for Japanese figure skating.
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Giovanni Franzoni lost a close friend in a skiing tragedy and battled back from a career-threatening injury. Three years later, the 24-year-old Italian stood on the Olympic podium with a silver medal around his neck.
Vermont skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle clinched his second Olympic silver medal in super-G at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, finishing just 0.13 seconds behind Switzerland's gold medalist. The 34-year-old's repeat podium finish proves his incredible consistency at skiing's highest level.
Legendary ski racer Billy Kidd is auctioning off a signed Annie Leibovitz portrait from his American Express campaign to fund music education for Colorado children. The 1964 Olympic silver medalist's iconic Western-style photo will support programs teaching thousands of young musicians.
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.
Skiing icon Billy Kidd is auctioning off a signed Annie Leibovitz portrait of himself to fund music education programs in Colorado. The 1964 Olympic silver medalist's Western-themed magazine cover will support young musicians in Steamboat Springs.
Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao brought a Spanish flag pin to the Paris 2024 podium to honor Carolina Marín, who was forced to withdraw from their match due to a knee injury. The touching tribute showed that sometimes the greatest Olympic moments aren't about who wins, but how champions honor each other.