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Double Olympic gold medalist Matt Weston refuses to keep his medals locked away, carrying them in a hand-knitted pouch from diver Tom Daley so strangers can hold them and feel inspired. His fiancée thinks he's being reckless, but Weston believes touching Olympic gold might change someone's life.
Netherlands speedskater Jens van 't Wout just claimed his second gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, dominating the 1,500-meter short track event in Milan. The victory comes just days after his gold medal win in the 1,000-meter race, cementing his status as one of short track's brightest stars.
Nick Baumgartner, the oldest snowboarder to ever win Olympic gold, just qualified for his fifth straight Winter Games at age 44. The Iron River native who trains on a homemade backyard track proves age is just a number.
Nick Baumgartner, who won gold at 40, is returning to the Winter Olympics at 44 to prove age is just a number. The Michigan native started on his hometown slopes and now inspires kids to chase impossible dreams.
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Chinese para-athlete Yu Shuang claimed victory in the visually impaired sprint event at the Para Cross-Country Skiing World Cup in Finsterau, Germany. The thrilling finish showcased the elite competition level in adaptive winter sports.