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Four-time Olympic gold medalist Torri Huske announced she'll compete through the 2028 Los Angeles Games before retiring from swimming. The Stanford graduate wants to end her career on home soil after three Olympic appearances.
At 29, artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez helped Team USA win their first medal in 20 years at Paris 2024. Now she's mentoring the next generation as they prepare for the 2028 Olympics in her hometown of Los Angeles.
Sugar Land's Simone Manuel made history as the first Black woman to win Olympic gold in swimming, and at 29, she's training harder than ever for her fourth Olympics. Between grueling pool sessions in Austin, she's empowering the next generation through her foundation and media company.
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.
Vedaant Madhavan trains four hours daily in Dubai, sacrificing comfort and friends to chase his Olympic dream. His story shows what dedication looks like when you're willing to step outside your comfort zone.
Olympic gold medalists Rowdy Gaines and Kate Douglass are helping families stay safe this summer with crucial water safety lessons. Their expert advice could prevent drownings and give parents peace of mind at pools and beaches.
Hunter Armstrong just proved clean athletes can compete and win at a controversial event designed to allow performance-enhancing drugs. The two-time Olympic gold medalist walked away with $375,000 in prize money while passing every drug test.
Justin Hale from Crestwood, Kentucky brought home three gold medals from the Special Olympics USA Games, dominating in swimming events. His relay teammate Carson Chaney helped seal a comeback victory in their final event together.
Leigh Anne Landrum, 42, received a police escort to the airport before competing at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. She returned home with four medals, including two golds, making Gulf Shores proud. ##
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.
Gold medalist and butterfly champion Kelsi Dahlia celebrates the arrival of her second child with husband Thomas. The couple's growing family marks a joyful new chapter after her decorated swimming career.
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.
Six-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte is trading the pool deck for the coaching box, joining Missouri State University's swimming program this summer. The 12-time Olympic medalist wants to help the next generation of swimmers build confidence that reaches far beyond competition.
Young swimmers in Rwanda are making waves after Mako Sharks Swim Club dominated the 2026 Olympic Day Tournament with 36 gold medals. The competition brought together 127 athletes to celebrate movement and Olympic values.
Twelve-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte is trading the pool for the coaching deck at Missouri State University. The third-most decorated Olympic swimmer in history is ready to mentor the next generation.
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.
Paris 2024 gold medalist Connor Curran surprised young athletes at Kids First Sports in Cincinnati, bringing his medal and plenty of inspiration. The Olympic swimmer spent the afternoon sharing his journey and encouraging the next generation.
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.
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