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Team USA Makes History with 5th Straight Paralympic Hockey Gold
Sports6h ago

Team USA Makes History with 5th Straight Paralympic Hockey Gold

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.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Spain's First Winter Paralympic Gold in 12 Years
Community Heroes18h ago

Spain's First Winter Paralympic Gold in 12 Years

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.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
USA Wins Historic 5th Straight Paralympic Hockey Gold
Sports18h ago

USA Wins Historic 5th Straight Paralympic Hockey Gold

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Teen Kim Yunji Wins 2nd Gold at Debut Paralympics
Sports1d ago

Teen Kim Yunji Wins 2nd Gold at Debut Paralympics

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.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Oksana Masters Wins 24th Medal at Milano Cortina 2026
Sports1d ago

Oksana Masters Wins 24th Medal at Milano Cortina 2026

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.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Canada Wins Wheelchair Curling Gold at 2026 Paralympics
Sports1d ago

Canada Wins Wheelchair Curling Gold at 2026 Paralympics

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.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Summer Gold Medalist Lauren Parker Conquers Winter Paralympics
Community Heroes2d ago

Summer Gold Medalist Lauren Parker Conquers Winter Paralympics

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.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Italy Breaks Medal Record at Home Paralympics
Sports2d ago

Italy Breaks Medal Record at Home Paralympics

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.

Google: Paralympic champion3 min read
Athlete Hops 217 Feet on Knuckles, Breaks 38-Year Record
Community Heroes3d ago

Athlete Hops 217 Feet on Knuckles, Breaks 38-Year Record

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.

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40-Year-Old Smashes World Record With 217-Foot Knuckle Hop
Sports4d ago

40-Year-Old Smashes World Record With 217-Foot Knuckle Hop

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.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Greenland Athlete Petra Amossen Breaks World Record
Sports4d ago

Greenland Athlete Petra Amossen Breaks World Record

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.

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Flavor Flav Throws Vegas Party for U.S. Women Olympians
Community Heroes5d ago

Flavor Flav Throws Vegas Party for U.S. Women Olympians

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Winter Paralympics 2026 Athletes Shine in Italy
SportsMar 9

Winter Paralympics 2026 Athletes Shine in Italy

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.

Daily Maverick2 min read
China Wins 16 Medals in 2 Days at Milan Paralympics
Global NewsMar 9

China Wins 16 Medals in 2 Days at Milan Paralympics

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.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Team USA Wins First-Ever Medal in Mixed Doubles Curling
SportsMar 8

Team USA Wins First-Ever Medal in Mixed Doubles Curling

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
600 Athletes Compete at 50th Anniversary Winter Paralympics
SportsMar 7

600 Athletes Compete at 50th Anniversary Winter Paralympics

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.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Olympic Gold Medalist Elana Meyers Taylor Gets Parade
Community HeroesMar 5

Olympic Gold Medalist Elana Meyers Taylor Gets Parade

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Josh Pauls Named Team USA Paralympic Flag Bearer at 33
Community HeroesMar 5

Josh Pauls Named Team USA Paralympic Flag Bearer at 33

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.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Team USA Wins First Men's Hockey Gold Since 1980 Miracle
SportsMar 3

Team USA Wins First Men's Hockey Gold Since 1980 Miracle

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Alysa Liu Wins First US Figure Skating Gold in 24 Years
SportsMar 2

Alysa Liu Wins First US Figure Skating Gold in 24 Years

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read

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