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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.
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.
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.
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.
After the US women's hockey team declined a State of the Union invitation, hip-hop icon Flavor Flav is stepping up to celebrate their Olympic gold victory with a Las Vegas bash. The rapper, known for supporting athletes in need, wants to honor the champions properly. ##
After ending a 46-year Olympic drought with a historic gold medal win, Team USA's hockey team got stranded in Miami due to weather and turned it into an unforgettable celebration. The unexpected detour brought Olympic glory to South Florida in the most spontaneous way possible.
Canada's Connor McDavid set an Olympic ice hockey record with 13 points in six games, earning tournament MVP despite his team's heartbreaking gold medal loss. His captain Sidney Crosby called his performance "unheard of" and "amazing to see up close."
Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn is recovering after a life-threatening crash at the 2026 Winter Games nearly cost her left leg. Thanks to emergency surgery and a blood transfusion, she's now home and on the road to recovery.
Jack Hughes took a stick to the face, lost two teeth, and minutes later scored the overtime goal that gave the United States its first Olympic men's hockey gold medal in 46 years. The 24-year-old center buried the game-winner against Canada to break America's golden drought on the exact anniversary of the 1980 Miracle on Ice.
When Team USA's women's hockey team clinched Olympic gold against Canada, coach John Wroblewski couldn't hold back tears of joy. For player Taylor Heise, who assisted on the winning goal, it was a full-circle moment after being cut from the last Olympics.
Team USA's men's hockey team dedicated their Olympic gold medal victory to Johnny Gaudreau, bringing his young children onto the ice for the celebration. The fallen star's family watched as his teammates carried his legacy to the podium.
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn responded to critics who said she didn't deserve her Team USA spot, reminding them she earned it by dominating World Cup events all season. Despite a devastating injury during the Milan Cortina Olympics, the 41-year-old athlete with a partial knee replacement proved age is just a number.
The United States men's hockey team defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime at the 2026 Winter Games, claiming their first Olympic gold medal since 1980. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal just 1:41 into sudden-death overtime in Milan Cortina.
Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to capture Olympic gold in men's hockey, ending a 46-year wait since the Miracle on Ice. Jack Hughes scored the dramatic winner while Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves in a performance for the ages.
Hockey legend Sidney Crosby chose not to play in what might be his last Olympic game, putting Canada's best chance at gold ahead of personal glory. The decision showed the same leadership that made him a two-time Olympic champion.
A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul broke out of his Italian home and sprinted across the finish line of an Olympic race, creating a moment of pure joy for spectators. His owners discovered the adorable escape through panicked text messages while riding a train three hours away.
The United States men's hockey team captured Olympic gold in overtime against Canada, ending a 46-year drought since the legendary "Miracle on Ice." The emotional victory honored fallen teammate Johnny Gaudreau.
British skier Zoe Atkin claimed bronze in the women's halfpipe final at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking Team GB's fifth medal of the games. China's Eileen Gu took gold in the thrilling competition.
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.
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo made history at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics by winning all six cross-country skiing events he entered, breaking a 46-year record. The 29-year-old Norwegian nearly quit the sport last year but rediscovered his passion after taking a much-needed break.
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