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Olympic Gold Medalist Brings Volleyball Camp to Ann Arbor
Sports2h ago

Olympic Gold Medalist Brings Volleyball Camp to Ann Arbor

Patrick Powers, who won gold with Team USA in 1984, is hosting a two-day volleyball skills camp for young athletes in Ann Arbor this June. The former Olympic champion and beach volleyball pro will share decades of expertise with kids ages 11 to 17.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Milan Olympics Opens in 4 Cities With 2 Olympic Flames
Global NewsFeb 7

Milan Olympics Opens in 4 Cities With 2 Olympic Flames

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.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Milano Cortina 2026 Shatters Winter Olympics Records
InnovationFeb 23

Milano Cortina 2026 Shatters Winter Olympics Records

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.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Germany Makes Olympic Luge History With 4th Relay Gold
SportsFeb 13

Germany Makes Olympic Luge History With 4th Relay Gold

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.

Japan Today2 min read
France Wins Historic Ski Mountaineering Gold at Olympics
SportsFeb 22

France Wins Historic Ski Mountaineering Gold at Olympics

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.

France 24 English2 min read
Canada's Beach Volleyball Duo Wins Gold in Czech Republic
SportsJun 1

Canada's Beach Volleyball Duo Wins Gold in Czech Republic

Olympic silver medallists Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson finally captured the gold medal they'd been chasing at one of beach volleyball's premier events. Their victory in Ostrava, Czechia completed a three-year medal collection at the tournament they call their favorite.

Google News - Canada Breakthrough2 min read
Czech Snowboarder Maderova Wins Shock Olympic Gold
SportsFeb 8

Czech Snowboarder Maderova Wins Shock Olympic Gold

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.

Japan Today2 min read
Australia Competes in Newest Olympic Sport: Skimo
SportsFeb 19

Australia Competes in Newest Olympic Sport: Skimo

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.

ABC Australia2 min read
Team USA Hockey Rallies Past Denmark 6-3 at Milan Olympics
SportsFeb 15

Team USA Hockey Rallies Past Denmark 6-3 at Milan Olympics

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.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Canadian Doctor Chases Olympic Flag Football Dream
SportsMay 3

Canadian Doctor Chases Olympic Flag Football Dream

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal3 min read
High Schooler Takes Second Shot at Junior Olympics Gold
SportsApr 11

High Schooler Takes Second Shot at Junior Olympics Gold

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Jordan Stolz Wins 2nd Olympic Gold, Chases History
SportsFeb 15

Jordan Stolz Wins 2nd Olympic Gold, Chases History

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.

Google News - Sports2 min read
France Takes Olympic Torch for 2030 Winter Games
SportsFeb 23

France Takes Olympic Torch for 2030 Winter Games

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.

France 24 English2 min read
Australia Makes Olympic History in Cross-Country Skiing
SportsFeb 18

Australia Makes Olympic History in Cross-Country Skiing

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.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough2 min read
US Luger Ashley Farquharson Wins First Olympic Medal
SportsFeb 11

US Luger Ashley Farquharson Wins First Olympic Medal

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.

Japan Today3 min read
Olympic Rower Wasteneys Returns After Break for 2026 Season
Community HeroesApr 21

Olympic Rower Wasteneys Returns After Break for 2026 Season

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Italy Hosts 2026 Winter Olympics Across Historic Cities
SportsFeb 2

Italy Hosts 2026 Winter Olympics Across Historic Cities

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.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Jordan Stolz Breaks Olympic Record in 1,000m Speedskating
SportsFeb 12

Jordan Stolz Breaks Olympic Record in 1,000m Speedskating

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.

Google: olympic record broken2 min read
Australia Wins Record Winter Olympic Medals at Halfway Mark
SportsFeb 15

Australia Wins Record Winter Olympic Medals at Halfway Mark

Australia just made Winter Olympic history with three golds and a silver at the Milano Cortina Games. The team has already surpassed every previous Winter Olympics performance with half the competition still to go.

SBS Australia2 min read
Hughes Brothers Win Gold for USA at Milan Olympics
SportsFeb 25

Hughes Brothers Win Gold for USA at Milan Olympics

Brothers Jack and Quinn Hughes both won Olympic gold medals in hockey at the Milan Cortina Olympics, making their parents' decades of early morning drives and rink-side support worth every moment. Their proud parents joined TODAY to celebrate both sons' victories and the USA women's hockey team's gold medal win.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read

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