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Australia's second-youngest Winter Olympian made history as 16-year-old Ally Hickman qualified for the women's snowboard slopestyle final. The rising star joins veteran aerialists Danielle Scott and Abbey Willcox in showcasing Australia's growing winter sports talent at Milano Cortina 2026.
Seventeen-year-old Ami Nakai stunned the figure skating world with a breathtaking performance that rocketed her to the top of the Olympic leaderboard. Japan claimed three of the top four spots as the sport's next generation of champions took center stage in Milan.
A 17-year-old runner from Texas just became the sixth-fastest 800-meter athlete in indoor history, breaking a world junior record that stood for over a quarter century. Cooper Lutkenhaus clocked an astonishing 1:44.03 at a North Carolina meet, proving age is just a number when it comes to athletic excellence.
A 17-year-old runner from Texas just became the sixth-fastest indoor 800-meter athlete in history, breaking a world junior record that stood for 25 years. Cooper Lutkenhaus ran the distance in 1 minute and 44.03 seconds, proving that American middle-distance running has a bright new star.
New Zealand teen Sam Ruthe just broke the under-18 indoor mile world record, and his family tree reads like a track and field hall of fame. With Olympic medalists for grandparents and national champions as parents, he's proving that sometimes extraordinary talent really does run in the family.
South Korean snowboarder Choi Gaon crashed hard during the Olympic halfpipe final, then came back minutes later to score a stunning gold medal on her final run. The 17-year-old dethroned two-time defending champion Chloe Kim in one of the Winter Games' most dramatic comebacks.
South Korean snowboarder Choi Ga-on, 17, shook off a devastating crash to win Olympic gold on her final run, denying mentor Chloe Kim a historic third consecutive title. The teenager scored 90.25 points just hours after lying motionless on the ice following a first-run fall.
Two teenage swimmers from Romania just shattered world records by racing backstroke in freezing water at the European Ice Swimming Championships. Their team brought home 19 medals total, marking Romania's strongest showing ever in this extreme sport.
A fearless squad of young Swedish women's hockey players is breaking a two-decade winless streak at the Olympics, fueled by teenagers who weren't even born during their country's last medal. Their 4-0 victory over France marks their third straight win at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
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A 16-year-old from New Zealand just ran the fastest mile ever by any under-18 athlete, and he didn't even expect to do it. Sam Ruthe's 3:48.88 time is now the 11th fastest indoor mile in history for any age.
Two teenagers from Taranaki didn't just win their age groups at New Zealand's popular Legends Mountain Bike Enduro Series. They beat every adult competitor in their categories to claim the overall championship titles.
A 16-year-old runner from New Zealand just shattered the world record for fastest mile by an athlete under 18. The achievement marks another milestone in youth athletics, proving that the next generation is pushing boundaries faster than ever.
A 16-year-old from New Zealand just shattered the world record for the fastest indoor mile ever run by someone under 18, clocking 3:48.88 while still jet-lagged. Even more impressive? He says he can go faster.
New Zealand's Sam Ruthe ran a 3:48.88 mile at Boston University, becoming the youngest runner ever to break 3:50 and crushing a national record that stood for 44 years. Just days after a grueling 50-hour journey from summer in New Zealand to a snowbound Boston, the teen made running history look effortless.
Trace Crowley started running at age 6 to honor his breast cancer survivor mother. Now 16, he just finished second place at the Donna 5K in Jacksonville Beach, completing a decade-long journey from beginner to champion.
Indian teenager Anahat Singh pulled off a stunning comeback in Washington, overturning a two-game deficit to defeat Egypt's second-seeded player. The 16-year-old's fighting spirit earned her a spot in the semifinals of the Squash on Fire Open.
A 17-year-old fitness enthusiast from England just shattered the world record for plyometric push-ups, completing an astonishing 132 in a single minute. His achievement showcases what dedication and athletic passion can accomplish at any age.
McCutcheon High School senior Aubrey Miller is back playing basketball just five months after tearing her ACL. Her rapid recovery is giving hope to young athletes facing similar injuries.
At just 15 years old, Australian skier Indra Brown claimed silver in her X-Games debut, landing her among the world's elite freestylers ahead of next month's Winter Olympics. The Melbourne teen's fearless performance in Aspen has experts wondering if an Olympic medal could be next.