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A young Indian triple jumper just soared into the record books with a career-defining leap at the NCAA Indoor Championships. Selva Prabhu's 17.05-meter jump earned him silver and shattered India's indoor national record.
Leyanis Pérez has won three consecutive world championships in triple jump by age 24, but the Cuban athlete still dreams of standing atop an Olympic podium. She's training hard for the 2026 season with her sights set on breaking 15 meters and finally claiming that elusive Olympic medal.
Scientists discovered that jumping spiders, with brains the size of poppy seeds, can dream during sleep and remember individual spiders they've met before. These coin-sized creatures are proving that intelligence doesn't require a big brain.
In Vietnam's coffee heartland, farmers are transforming their livelihoods by planting durian trees, tripling their income after China opened its market in 2022. One province's durian acreage has jumped from 15,000 to 45,000 hectares in just four years.
Anna Odine Stroem claimed her second gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics in women's large hill ski jumping, an event competing at the Games for the first time. Norway swept the top two spots in the historic competition that finally gives female athletes equal footing with their male counterparts.
Ryoyu Kobayashi, who won gold in Beijing 2022, is heading to the Milan-Cortina Olympics as one of ski jumping's all-time greats. The 29-year-old has already racked up 37 World Cup victories and dreams of winning both hill events.
Ali Musa just shattered the world record for double-under jump rope skips, whipping the rope around 188 times in a single minute. His victory in Kashgar, China proves that dedication and precision can turn a simple childhood activity into an extraordinary feat.
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is making baseball history one triple at a time, leading the league with eight triples and putting him on track to become the first player ever to lead MLB in triples three years straight. His speed and hustle are helping Arizona win big at home.
After battling hormonal issues and weight struggles in 2025, Indian long jumper Ancy Sojan leaped to a personal best of 6.75 meters, showing remarkable consistency with five jumps over 6.50 meters. Her comeback proves that dedication and discipline can overcome even the toughest physical and mental challenges.
After 35 years of heartbreak and near-misses, Scotland's rugby team is one game away from winning the Triple Crown and claiming their best championship finish ever. The team that started their season in disaster has roared back with stunning wins over England, Wales, and France.
Australian philanthropists gave away $1.56 billion last year, more than triple the amount donated a decade ago when tracking began. The average gift jumped from $9.4 million to $31.3 million, showing how transparency inspires generosity.
Austria claimed victory in the first-ever Olympic men's super team ski jump, bringing home their first skiing medal of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. The new two-person format showcased emerging talent alongside seasoned champions, creating fresh opportunities for athletes worldwide.
Scientists discovered a stunning triple star system where all three stars eclipse each other from Earth's view, creating a cosmic light show unlike almost any other in the galaxy. The rare alignment is helping researchers understand how stars are born and evolve together.
A breast cancer survivor is sharing her healing journey to give others hope. Emily Hester recently appeared on KARK 4 News to talk about her successful treatment for triple-positive breast cancer at CARTI.
A 17-year-old from Virginia became the first person ever to land a quad axel in competition, a jump legendary coaches swore was physically impossible. Now Ilia Malinin is preparing to attempt something even more mind-blowing: a five-revolution jump that could redefine figure skating.
MIT researchers developed an AI system that analyzes figure skaters' jumps and tells them exactly how to improve. Team USA athletes are already using the technology to land more difficult jumps with better form.
A German fitness athlete just covered a full marathon distance by doing burpee broad jumps for six and a half days straight, shaving nearly 24 hours off the previous world record. Kevin Ociepka completed about 30,000 jumps while raising money for children with cancer in his hometown.
Richard Greenwood just became the oldest person ever to complete a wingsuit jump, soaring over New Mexico at age 74. The Albuquerque resident, who's been skydiving for 56 years, says it was "just another jump" in his extraordinary airborne life.
Niharika Singhania, 19, delivered a flawless first round at one of Europe's top show jumping competitions, proving Indian equestrians can compete with the world's best. She's the youngest and only woman on India's four-member show jumping team.
Saint Francis Indian School in South Dakota has transformed from struggling to thriving, tripling math proficiency and nearly tripling English scores since 2020. The stunning turnaround earned the school its highest rating ever from the Bureau of Indian Education.
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