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Italian swimmer Sara Curtis shattered the 50-meter backstroke world record and became the first Black athlete to hold an individual long-course swimming world record. Her blazing 26.63-second swim in Paris marks a historic breakthrough in a sport working to become more diverse.
At just 19 years old, Italian swimmer Sara Curtis shattered the 50-meter backstroke world record not once, but twice at this week's European Championships. The Virginia college student is now the first Black swimmer to hold an individual long-course world record.
Italy's Sara Curtis, just 19, broke the world record in the 50-meter backstroke at the European Championships, shaving nearly a quarter-second off the previous mark. The University of Virginia student's breakthrough comes as her event prepares to make its Olympic debut in 2028.
Italy's Sara Curtis just became the fastest woman in history at the 50-meter backstroke, smashing a three-year-old world record by nearly a quarter of a second. The 19-year-old University of Virginia swimmer clocked an astonishing 26.63 seconds at the European Championships in Paris, breaking the monopoly that just two swimmers had held on backstroke records for nearly eight years.
Italy's Sara Curtis shattered the women's 50m backstroke world record two nights in a row, cementing her status as swimming's newest sensation. The teenager's electric performance at the European Championships showcased a generation of athletes redefining what's possible in the pool.
Bronze medalist Sara Groenewegen is bringing her Olympic experience to Nevada's softball program, reuniting with her former teammate from Canada's historic 2021 Tokyo Games run. The three-time All-American will help develop the next generation of Wolf Pack athletes while training for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Air Force Staff Sergeant Kelly Curtis finished 12th in skeleton but says representing America on the Olympic stage made her feel like a winner. The athlete also defended fellow Olympians' right to speak their minds, even when criticizing the country.
Two Hollywood legends discovered their deep connection after 27 years of living parallel lives as daughters of famous stars. Their recent friendship bloomed while Hargitay made a documentary about her late mother, leading to a bond that transcends showbiz.
Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi earned bronze in the mixed team event at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, four years after a disqualification in Beijing nearly ended her career. Her journey back to the podium shows how resilience can turn our darkest moments into powerful comebacks.
Colombian archery legend Sara Lopez returned from a year-long break to win her 11th World Cup stage gold medal, breaking down in tears after nearly perfect performances in Mexico. The 30-year-old champion said she felt like an 18-year-old winning her first title all over again.
Three Polynesian stars just purchased New Zealand's Studio West to create jobs and champion Indigenous storytelling. The move promises to revitalize a struggling film industry while giving local talent a platform to thrive.
A woman entrepreneur who invented a snow-clearing system for solar panels shares how diverse teams drive better solutions in renewable energy. Her message to young women: trust yourself and step forward, even without all the answers.
At 91, Sara Weinstein made history by delivering the first Hebrew testimony at a UN General Assembly Holocaust Remembrance ceremony. Her powerful story of survival and warning about rising antisemitism moved the world stage.
The Philippine women's football team kept their quarterfinal hopes alive with a crucial 2-0 victory over Iran at the AFC Women's Asian Cup. Goals from Sara Eggesvik and Chandler McDaniel sealed the win that ensures the Filipinas can still advance as one of the tournament's best third-place teams.
Thousands gathered at Barry Curtis Park for the annual Colours of Joy Holi celebration, where strangers became friends under clouds of vibrant powder. The festival reminded everyone that beneath the colors, we're all the same.
When Casey Curtis saw a jeep veer off the road in his rearview mirror, he turned around and found a family trapped upside down in a canal with water rising fast. His split-second decision to jump in saved four lives.
After battling addiction and PTSD, Marine veteran Dustin Curtis found healing by helping other struggling veterans find their way home. In three years, he rose from peer support specialist to assistant program manager at Volunteers of America's suicide prevention program.
When a mother suffered a seizure and crashed into a Florida canal, Casey Curtis happened to glance in his rearview mirror at exactly the right moment. His split-second decision to investigate saved four lives.
Casey Curtis pulled three children and their unconscious mother from an upside-down car in a Florida canal after the mom suffered a seizure while driving. His quick thinking and a life-saving breath brought the mother back to consciousness before first responders arrived.
Casey Curtis pulled three children and their unconscious mother from an upside-down car sinking in a Florida canal after the driver suffered a seizure. His quick decision to ignore 911's wait advice and jump into action saved four lives that might have gone undiscovered for days.
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