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Eight elite British cyclists are using their Olympic fame to tackle real social issues, from making bikes accessible to disabled riders to supporting young men's mental health. It's the first program of its kind in cycling.
Australian table tennis legend Melissa Tapper, who made history competing in both Olympic and Paralympic Games, is stepping into a new role to train the next generation of athletes. The trailblazer will guide future Olympians and Paralympians as an official national coach.
Three-time Paralympian Sarka Pultar Musilova just crushed the women's W1 indoor archery world record, shooting 586 points at her national championships. The score beats the previous mark by a stunning 19 points, set just weeks earlier.
Kayden Beasley was abandoned at birth in a Chinese orphanage without lower legs, but 19 years later he just led Team USA to a gold medal in sled hockey at the 2026 Paralympics. His journey from a small North Carolina town to the podium in Italy proves that passion and family can overcome any obstacle.
Russian President Vladimir Putin knelt to present an award to Paralympic skiing champion Ivan Golubkov, creating a viral moment of respect for athletic excellence. The gesture came during a ceremony honoring Russia's third-place finish at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
Australia just opened registration for a nationwide search to discover the next generation of Olympic and Paralympic champions ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Games. The program already helped 346 hopefuls break into elite sports, including a teenager who went from discovery to national championship gold in just one year.
Sydney Peterson returned from her second Paralympics with three gold medals and a silver, then headed straight back to her neuroscience lab at the University of Utah. The 23-year-old athlete is proving you don't have to choose between world-class sports and groundbreaking science.
Yerbol Khamitov returned home to cheering fans after becoming the first athlete from Kazakhstan to win two medals at a single Winter Paralympics. The 28-year-old biathlete, who lost part of his leg after being shot a decade ago, is now encouraging others with disabilities to discover sports.
Vision-impaired skier Jake Adicoff just became the first openly gay man to win an individual Winter Paralympic title, sweeping all four of his events at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. His historic victory is opening doors for LGBTQ+ athletes in spaces where representation has been rare.
New Zealand's Paralympic team delivered standout performances at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, capturing national attention and pride across Aotearoa. The athletes competed against the world's best while shifting perceptions about disability sport back home.
America's most decorated Winter Paralympic athlete just added five more medals to her collection, but she wants to talk about something more important than winning. Oksana Masters believes her defeats define her success just as much as her victories.
After years of dreaming, 28-year-old Yerbol Khamitov returned to Kazakhstan as a Paralympic champion and received a stunning welcome gift. His victory at the 14th Winter Paralympics marks a historic achievement for his country's adaptive sports program.
Two-time Paralympic champion Sumit Antil and fellow Indian athletes dominated their home turf at the New Delhi 2026 Grand Prix, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. The historic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium welcomed 257 athletes from eight countries for three days of inspiring competition.
American Paralympic skier Jake Adicoff made history as the first openly gay athlete to win an individual winter Paralympic championship, sweeping all four gold medals he competed for in Italy. The 30-year-old vision-impaired athlete from Idaho had promised a clean sweep four years ago and delivered on every race.
Team USA claimed second place at the 2026 Winter Paralympics with 24 medals, including a historic fifth straight gold in sled hockey. American athletes shattered records and made debuts that proved determination knows no boundaries.
The United States just completed the greatest hockey sweep in Winter Games history, claiming gold in all three Olympic and Paralympic tournaments for the first time ever. Their 6-2 victory over Canada marked an unprecedented fifth consecutive Paralympic title.
The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics wrapped up with a celebration of athletic excellence, record participation, and barrier-breaking performances. A record 27 nations took home medals as athletes proved that determination truly knows no boundaries.
Spanish para-alpine skier Audrey Pascual, 21, just won her country's first Paralympic Winter Games gold medal in 12 years using a custom pink monoski at Milano Cortina 2026. She's sharing her story to inspire young girls with disabilities everywhere.
Despite a dislocated shoulder, 26-year-old snowboarder Ben Tudhope claimed silver and bronze medals at the Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics. His determination made him Australia's joint third most successful Winter Paralympian ever.
Team USA completed an unprecedented clean sweep by winning gold in men's, women's, and Para ice hockey at the same Games. Jack Wallace, who lost his leg at 10, scored a hat trick in front of a record-breaking crowd of nearly 11,000 fans.
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