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U.S. women's hockey captain Hilary Knight is redirecting attention from political controversy to celebrate the incredible achievements of female athletes at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. Her message: women's excellence deserves to stand on its own.
Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin turned bathroom mirror mantras and mental preparation into a gold medal at age 29. Her journey from social media hate to the podium shows how doubt can become a superpower.
Twenty-year-old figure skater Alysa Liu just became the first American woman in 24 years to win Olympic gold in singles skating, and her hometown of Oakland is throwing her a victory celebration. The East Bay athlete trained at the Oakland Ice Center before stunning the world at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel withdrew from an Olympic race while leading, discovered he had a heart condition, and underwent successful surgery within days. Just weeks after the scare, he's already planning his comeback for the next Winter Olympics.
Team USA's men's hockey team defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to claim Olympic gold for the first time since 1980. The victory came exactly 46 years after the legendary "Miracle on Ice."
The US women's ice hockey team accepted President Trump's White House invitation after winning Olympic gold in Milan. The celebration will happen after their professional and collegiate seasons wrap up.
Figure skater Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at SFO after bringing home two gold medals from the 2026 Winter Olympics. Her Bay Area hometown is celebrating their first American woman to win individual figure skating gold in 24 years.
The U.S. men's hockey team ended a 46-year gold medal drought with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against Canada at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Jack Hughes scored the game-winner that brought America its first Olympic hockey gold since the legendary 1980 team.
The U.S. men's hockey team carried Johnny Gaudreau's jersey on the ice after winning Olympic gold, bringing his children into the celebration. His widow says the heartwarming tribute would have made him proud and thankful.
Norway just won the 2026 Winter Olympics with 41 medals while doing something radical: banning scorekeeping for kids under 12. Their "fun first" approach to youth sports proves you don't need ruthless competition to create champions.
After the US women's hockey team declined a White House invitation, the internet's "Official Dad of the Olympics" offered them a celebration at his Ohio home instead. Richard Kiley's wholesome gesture shows the genuine support women athletes deserve.
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.
Getty Images photographer Elsa Garrison was in the perfect spot when Jack Hughes skated to his family after scoring the game-winner, capturing his bloodied, toothless grin wrapped in an American flag. The split-second shot from Sunday's historic win is already going viral and may become one of the most iconic images in Olympic hockey history.
Nearly 21 million Americans tuned in as Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime for Olympic gold, marking the country's first men's hockey gold medal in 46 years. The thrilling game became the most-watched early morning sporting event in U.S. history.
Johannes Lochner just ended his 12-year bobsled career in the best possible way: winning Olympic gold in both the 2-man and 4-man events at Milano Cortina 2026. The German athlete's final races brought his legendary rivalry with teammate Francesco Friedrich to a perfect close.
Team USA's men's hockey team ended a 46-year gold medal drought with a thrilling overtime victory against Canada at the Winter Olympics. The historic 2-1 win brought the team to the White House to celebrate their unexpected triumph.
Team USA's gold medal goaltender Connor Hellebuyck received a custom plaque celebrating his new nickname after his legendary performance against Canada. The heartwarming moment happened as the team flew to meet the President at the White House.
Elana Meyers Taylor became an Olympic champion in monobob at Milano Cortina 2026, celebrating with her two young sons who inspired her comeback. The 41-year-old Georgia athlete is now the most decorated Black Winter Olympian with six medals. #
Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim tore her shoulder labrum weeks before the 2026 Games but relearned her tricks with limited arm movement to compete anyway. Her determination earned her a historic third consecutive halfpipe medal.
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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