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Kimberly Van Sistine shattered her ankle in a waterskiing accident on her birthday weekend, facing the possibility of never skiing again. Seven months later, her determination and expert medical care have her walking pain-free and planning her return to the water.
Six-time Olympic medalist Eileen Gu is embracing looking "stupid" as she tries boxing and prepares to return to Stanford. The 22-year-old made history at Milano Cortina 2026 by becoming the most decorated freestyle skier ever.
A small-town Vermont skier who won America's first Olympic cross-country medal in 1976 created a youth ski program that's now producing Olympic champions. Fifty years later, his legacy just helped another Vermonter reach the podium.
Sweden's cross-country skiing team just gained a leader who knows what it takes to reach the podium. Olympic silver medalist Niklas Jonsson is taking the reins as national team manager, bringing decades of athletic and business experience to the role.
A world record holder is attempting a sleepless 700km roller ski journey across three countries with his teenage son by his side. The father-son adventure will be filmed for a documentary exploring what drives people to push beyond their limits.
Just months after a devastating Olympic crash that nearly cost her leg, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn has been nominated to the US Alpine ski team. The 41-year-old's inclusion marks a remarkable milestone in her recovery journey, though her competitive future remains uncertain.
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just completed the greatest season in cross-country skiing history, winning every single Olympic event he entered and becoming the most decorated Winter Olympian ever. The secret? He decided to have more fun.
You might bump into Olympic gold medalist Liz Lemley at the grocery store in Vail, where Olympians shop just like everyone else. The community is throwing her a free celebration on May 9 to honor her incredible comeback from an ACL tear to the top of the podium.
Five months after a horrifying crash ended her Olympic comeback, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn is learning to walk again. The 40-year-old underwent five surgeries and faced losing her leg, but she's already ditching the wheelchair.
The 2025/26 season marked an emotional farewell as some of alpine skiing's greatest athletes hung up their race skis after inspiring careers. From Alexis Pinturault's 34 World Cup wins to Ilka Stuhec's double world championship golds, these champions are leaving legacies that transformed the sport.
Wyoming native Breezy Johnson captured Olympic gold in downhill skiing, becoming just the second American woman ever to win the event. Through tears, she dedicated the victory to her father, who recently learned he can never ski again.
South Korean athlete Kim Yun-ji made history at the 2026 Winter Paralympics with five gold medals in Nordic skiing. The 23-year-old, who was born with spina bifida, then surprised everyone by giving her championship car to her mother.
Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn will deliver USC Annenberg's commencement keynote on May 15, just months after a devastating crash in Italy ended her Olympic comeback. The gold medalist continues recovery while preparing to share her message of resilience with graduates.
Pro skier Luca Harrington has dominated competitions for two years straight, collecting eight World Cup podiums, four X Games medals, and an Olympic medal. The 23-year-old New Zealander opened up about his rapid rise in freestyle skiing and representing his country on the world's biggest stage.
Skiers and snowboarders representing Atomic claimed 25 Olympic medals and 51 World Cup victories across alpine, nordic, freeski, freeride, and ski mountaineering disciplines during the 2025/26 winter season. The historic campaign included breakthrough wins from first-time champions and dominant performances from established stars like Mikaela Shiffrin.
After crashing three times and leaving the 2022 Beijing Olympics with zero medals, skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin confronted her fears and won gold in slalom at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. Her journey back to the podium shows how even the world's greatest athletes must battle self-doubt and criticism.
Olympic moguls skier Jaelin Kauf returned to her Idaho hometown as the most decorated American in her sport's history. The 29-year-old Driggs native became the first U.S. athlete to medal in both single and dual moguls at a single Games.
When a backcountry skier injured their leg near a remote Colorado peak, 16 volunteers dropped everything to bring them home safely. The rescue team had the injured skier in the hospital within four hours of the emergency call.
Alpine skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin and figure skating phenom Ilia Malinin just revealed they became best friends after meeting at a sponsor event. The two USA Olympic champions bonded over their gold medal wins at Milano Cortina 2026.
Olympic skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin spent a day coaching 30 young female skiers at Copper Mountain, even bringing her 2026 gold medal for the girls to hold. The event raised awareness for girls' access to winter sports while giving aspiring athletes a once-in-a-lifetime mentorship experience.
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