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A 2004 Olympic swimming champion traded the pool for the bingo hall, bringing her gold medal to brighten seniors' Tuesday afternoon. Rhi Jeffrey's visit turned a routine game into an unforgettable celebration.
Speed skater Ethan Cepuran returned to Glen Ellyn with two Olympic medals and received a standing ovation from the community that watched him grow from a toddler pushing a bucket on frozen Lake Ellyn to an international champion. His journey from dead last at age 10 to silver medalist proves that passion and persistence can overcome any setback.
The U.S. women's hockey team crushed Sweden 5-0 in their Olympic semifinal, staying undefeated and setting up a gold medal showdown. They haven't trailed once all tournament and just extended their shutout streak past 331 minutes.
Three Vermont skiers returned home as Olympic medalists, ending decades-long droughts and proving that training in harsh New England winters builds champions. Their community celebrated the historic wins together in Stowe.
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.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jordan Stolz returned to his Wisconsin hometown to crowds of cheering fans, parade celebrations, and kids dreaming of skating glory. The 21-year-old speedskating sensation is sharing his Olympic medals with young athletes while planning for two more Games.
When an Italian Olympic champion showed Pope Leo his gold medal at the Vatican, the pontiff playfully pretended to pocket it. The heartwarming moment went viral with over two million views.
Figure skating champion Ilia Malinin says adopting a "cat personality" helped him bounce back from Olympic disappointment to win his third world title. His unexpected advice: stop trying to be perfect and embrace being human.
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.
Jack Hughes lost teeth to a high stick in the final minutes of the Olympic gold medal game, then scored the overtime winner for Team USA. His gap-toothed grin became the perfect symbol of hockey heroism.
Speedskating champion Jordan Stolz is getting a hero's welcome in his hometown of Kewaskum, Wisconsin, complete with a parade and a street renamed in his honor. The 20-year-old brought home two gold medals and a silver from the Milan Olympics.
When a troll tried to insult rugby star Ilona Maher's body using BMI, she turned it into a powerful lesson about why the measurement system is deeply flawed. Her response resonated with thousands who've been shamed by outdated health standards.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is stepping back into the ring for her first professional match since winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The champion says the fire that drove her to Olympic glory still burns bright.
Three Alaskan athletes who won medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics are competing for Alaska's top adult athlete award. The historic podium sweep includes gold, silver, and bronze medalists across Olympic and Paralympic events.
Former Pro Bowl quarterback Robert Griffin III is training for a new kind of championship: representing Team USA in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The retired NFL star received an invitation to join training camp as the sport makes its Olympic debut.
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter praised Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu for being unapologetically authentic in the spotlight. Liu's journey from stepping away from skating to winning historic gold shows the power of staying true to yourself.
Ski legend Lindsey Vonn says she'd race the Olympics again despite a devastating crash that nearly cost her leg. Two months into recovery, the 41-year-old champion is walking with crutches and focusing on everyday victories.
World's fastest man Noah Lyles and Olympic medalist Junelle Bromfield turned their seven-year love story into a magical Georgia wedding. From a spontaneous DM in 2018 to saying "I do" surrounded by loved ones, their journey proves the best victories happen off the track.
Hockey legend Hilary Knight became the first female pro athlete to appear on Saturday Night Live twice, fresh off winning her fifth Olympic medal. The celebration continued as she walked the red carpet at the Academy Awards.
Olympic slalom champion Mikaela Shiffrin returned to World Cup racing with her 109th career victory, extending her lead in the overall standings. The win continues her dominant season where she's captured eight of nine slalom races.
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