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Vermont Skiers Bring Home 3 Olympic Medals
Community Heroes1d ago

Vermont Skiers Bring Home 3 Olympic Medals

Three Vermont skiers returned home as Olympic medalists, ending decades-long droughts and proving that training in harsh New England winters builds champions. Their community celebrated the historic wins together in Stowe.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
World's Best Para Nordic Team Joins U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Community Heroes5d ago

World's Best Para Nordic Team Joins U.S. Ski & Snowboard

The most decorated Paralympic nordic ski team in the world just became part of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, bringing champion athletes like Oksana Masters into a unified program. Fresh off winning 10 gold medals at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, the team's integration marks a major step forward for Paralympic sport.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Olympic Gold Won With Help From Massachusetts Factory
Acts of Kindness6d ago

Olympic Gold Won With Help From Massachusetts Factory

Team USA bobsledders Elana Meyers Taylor and Jasmine Jones returned to thank the Westfield factory that built the specialized equipment that helped them win gold and bronze medals. The company even rushed new sled runners through a snowstorm days before Taylor's historic gold medal run.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Park City's 57 Athletes Would've Ranked 14th at Olympics
Community HeroesApr 1

Park City's 57 Athletes Would've Ranked 14th at Olympics

If Park City competed as its own country, its 57 winter athletes would have tied for 14th place at the 2026 Winter Games. Now the entire community is throwing them a Main Street parade to celebrate their incredible achievements.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Australian Snowboarders Lambert and Guseli Claim World Cup Silver
SportsMar 30

Australian Snowboarders Lambert and Guseli Claim World Cup Silver

Two Australian snowboarders just wrapped up their best seasons ever with podium finishes that launched them to second place in world rankings. Adam Lambert and Valentino Guseli proved the land down under can dominate winter sports.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
British Skier Zoe Atkin Wins First Solo World Cup Title
SportsMar 29

British Skier Zoe Atkin Wins First Solo World Cup Title

Olympic bronze medalist Zoe Atkin just claimed her first solo World Cup championship in freestyle skiing halfpipe, capping off a breakthrough season. The 23-year-old British athlete dominated the final event in Switzerland to seal the victory.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
British Skier Zoe Atkin Wins Crystal Globe After Olympic Bronze
SportsMar 29

British Skier Zoe Atkin Wins Crystal Globe After Olympic Bronze

British freeskier Zoe Atkin capped off her best season yet with a Crystal Globe trophy win in Switzerland, just weeks after claiming Olympic bronze. Fellow Brit Kirsty Muir also took home top honors, making it a historic weekend for Great Britain's ski team.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
Britain's Kirsty Muir Wins Historic Freeski World Cup Titles
SportsMar 28

Britain's Kirsty Muir Wins Historic Freeski World Cup Titles

A 21-year-old Scottish skier just made history by becoming the first British woman to win two major freeski World Cup titles in a single season. Just months after missing an Olympic medal by less than half a point, Kirsty Muir proved that setbacks can fuel comebacks.

BBC Sport3 min read
Mikaela Shiffrin Ties Alpine Ski Record With 6th Title
SportsMar 25

Mikaela Shiffrin Ties Alpine Ski Record With 6th Title

At 31, American skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin just matched a record that stood for decades, tying for the most overall World Cup titles ever won by a woman. Her sixth Crystal Globe puts her alongside Austrian icon Annemarie Moser-Pröll in the history books.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
Brazil Wins First Skiing Globe as Lucas Braathen Makes History
Community HeroesMar 24

Brazil Wins First Skiing Globe as Lucas Braathen Makes History

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen just became the first Brazilian to win a World Cup skiing title, claiming the giant slalom crown in dramatic fashion. The 25-year-old Olympic champion seized his moment when the leader crashed out, delivering a flawless performance that rewrote winter sports history.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Victoria Funds Adaptive Skiing at Family Mountain
Planet WinsMar 24

Victoria Funds Adaptive Skiing at Family Mountain

A beloved beginner ski resort in Victoria just launched an all-abilities winter sports program with state funding. Mt Baw Baw has introduced a quarter of Victorian skiers to snow, and now it's opening the slopes to people with disabilities.

ABC Australia3 min read
Jessie Diggins Wins Fourth World Cup Cross-Country Title
SportsMar 23

Jessie Diggins Wins Fourth World Cup Cross-Country Title

American cross-country skiing star Jessie Diggins captured her fourth career World Cup title on home snow, capping another stellar season. The Minnesota native continues to cement her legacy as one of the sport's greatest champions.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
Italy's Laura Pirovano Wins Third Straight World Cup Race
SportsMar 22

Italy's Laura Pirovano Wins Third Straight World Cup Race

A 28-year-old Italian skier who never dreamed she'd reach the top just won her third consecutive World Cup race and claimed the sport's most prestigious downhill trophy. Laura Pirovano's stunning comeback story proves that sometimes reality surpasses our wildest dreams.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
18-Year-Old Wins South Korea's First Snowboard Medal
Community HeroesMar 22

18-Year-Old Wins South Korea's First Snowboard Medal

Yu Seung-eun just made Olympic history for South Korea, winning bronze in snowboard big air at 18. She did it while training abroad for half the year because her country has zero snowboard training facilities.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Italian Skier's Historic Comeback Wins Crystal Globe
SportsMar 21

Italian Skier's Historic Comeback Wins Crystal Globe

Laura Pirovano went from never reaching a World Cup podium to winning three straight races and claiming skiing's most prestigious prize in just one month. The 28-year-old Italian sealed the Downhill Crystal Globe in stunning fashion, proving it's never too late for your big break.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
Olympic Snowboarder Wins Medal With $400 Board, No Sponsor
Community HeroesMar 21

Olympic Snowboarder Wins Medal With $400 Board, No Sponsor

Yu Seung-eun became South Korea's first snowboard big air medalist at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics using budget equipment and pure determination. Her journey from injury to the podium in just two months shows what's possible when skill meets heart.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Putin Kneels to Honor Gold Medal Paralympic Skier
Community HeroesMar 21

Putin Kneels to Honor Gold Medal Paralympic Skier

Russian President Vladimir Putin knelt to present an award to Paralympic skiing champion Ivan Golubkov, creating a viral moment of respect for athletic excellence. The gesture came during a ceremony honoring Russia's third-place finish at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Jake Adicoff Wins 4 Golds, Makes Winter Paralympic History
Community HeroesMar 18

Jake Adicoff Wins 4 Golds, Makes Winter Paralympic History

Vision-impaired skier Jake Adicoff just became the first openly gay man to win an individual Winter Paralympic title, sweeping all four of his events at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. His historic victory is opening doors for LGBTQ+ athletes in spaces where representation has been rare.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Olympic Gold Medalist Surprises Mom's Rochester School
Community HeroesMar 18

Olympic Gold Medalist Surprises Mom's Rochester School

Chris Lillis brought his second Olympic gold medal home to his mother's classroom in Rochester, inspiring students to chase their dreams. The freestyle aerial skier's surprise visit turned into a heartwarming family reunion at School 19.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
New Zealand Para Athletes Shine at Milano Cortina Games
SportsMar 18

New Zealand Para Athletes Shine at Milano Cortina Games

New Zealand's Paralympic team delivered standout performances at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, capturing national attention and pride across Aotearoa. The athletes competed against the world's best while shifting perceptions about disability sport back home.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read

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