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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.
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.
The United States made Olympic history by winning their fifth consecutive Paralympic ice hockey gold medal, becoming the first nation to sweep all three hockey golds at a single Winter Games. Jack Wallace scored a hat-trick as Team USA dominated Canada 6-2 in Milano.
Nineteen-year-old Kim Yunji from South Korea just won her second gold medal at her first Paralympic Winter Games, finishing a full minute ahead of her closest competitor. Meanwhile, American legend Oksana Masters claimed her 24th career Paralympic medal, cementing her place as the most decorated U.S. Winter Paralympian ever.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games delivered historic firsts and comeback victories across 10 days of competition. From a USA legend claiming her 24th career medal to nations winning their first-ever Winter Paralympic medals, the 50th anniversary Games showcased triumph at every turn.
Team Canada claimed gold in wheelchair curling at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, defeating China in the final. Sweden secured bronze in the mixed team event that showcased incredible athletic skill on ice.
Australian Paralympic champion Lauren Parker just made history by competing in both Summer and Winter Games after learning to ski only 11 weeks ago. The 37-year-old gold medalist is proving that anything is possible when you chase big dreams.
Italy surpassed its 32-year Paralympic record on Day 7 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, igniting celebrations across the host nation. Athletes from around the world delivered emotional victories, from comeback stories to first-time champions finding glory on the biggest stage.
A 40-year-old athlete from Yellowknife just shattered a record that stood for nearly four decades by hopping 217 feet on his knuckles. Chris Stipdonk's incredible feat at the Arctic Winter Games proves that persistence and pain tolerance can achieve the impossible.
Chris Stipdonk just hopped 217 feet on his knuckles to claim both a world record and the gold medal he's been chasing for years. After falling short twice before, the 40-year-old athlete finally conquered the grueling Arctic Winter Games event in the same gym where his journey began.
A 21-year-old Greenland athlete just shattered a world record at the Arctic Winter Games with a jaw-dropping 2.03-metre two-foot high kick jump. Athletes from eight circumpolar regions gathered in Whitehorse to celebrate Indigenous sport and cultural excellence.
Hip-hop legend Flavor Flav is hosting a celebration weekend in Las Vegas this July for every female U.S. Olympian and Paralympian who won a medal at the 2026 Winter Games. The event comes after the women's hockey team initially didn't receive the same White House recognition as the men's team.
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Paralympians from across the globe are competing in the 2026 Winter Games in Italy, showcasing extraordinary skill and determination across alpine skiing, biathlon, curling, and ice hockey. The Milano Cortina Games are proving that the human spirit knows no limits.
Chinese Paralympic athletes shattered their overseas Winter Games record with 16 medals in just two days at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics. The team leads the world with eight golds, including four on Sunday alone.
For the first time in Olympic history, an American team stood on the podium for mixed doubles curling, taking home silver at the Winter Games. The duo featuring a Massachusetts native proves the U.S. is making its mark in curling's fastest-growing event.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games kicked off March 6, celebrating 50 years since the first Winter Paralympics. Over 600 athletes from 55 nations are competing across six sports in Italy's stunning mountain venues.
New Braunfels is rolling out the red carpet for hometown hero Elana Meyers Taylor, who just captured her sixth Olympic medal and made Winter Games history. The Texas city will celebrate the bobsled champion with a downtown parade on March 14.
New Jersey native Josh Pauls, the most decorated sled hockey player in Paralympic history, will carry the U.S. flag at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. His teammates chose him for the honor, making the moment even more meaningful as he competes in his grandfather's birthplace.
The United States overcame early setbacks at the 2026 Winter Olympics to claim 12 gold medals, including historic victories in both men's and women's hockey. Despite a rough start with injuries and falls, American athletes rallied to their best Winter Games performance in decades.
American figure skater Alysa Liu just made Olympic history, becoming the first U.S. woman to win gold in figure skating singles in nearly a quarter century. The 20-year-old's victory at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games marks a triumphant comeback for American women in the sport.
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