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From Madison's frozen lakes to West Allis rinks, Wisconsin has turned winter into a training ground for Olympic greatness. Six homegrown athletes have combined for 11 gold medals and multiple world records across five decades.
World Athletics rejected attempts by Turkey to recruit elite Kenyan runners through lucrative contracts, protecting the integrity of international competition. The decision reinforces that national teams should be built through homegrown talent, not checkbooks.
The News-Gazette celebrates over two decades of exceptional Illinois athletes who've defined excellence in their sports. From basketball stars to Olympic gymnasts, these athletes represent the best of college athletics.
Jordan Stolz is one race away from becoming only the second person ever to win three speed skating golds at a single Winter Olympics. The Wisconsin athlete could match a record that's stood for 46 years.
Paul Schommer from Appleton, Wisconsin, is heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics with a chance to make history. No American has ever won an Olympic medal in biathlon, and this Midwest athlete hopes to change that.
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Botswana made history by hosting Africa's first ever World Athletics Relays, delivering a world-class event and clinching gold in front of an ecstatic home crowd. The two-day spectacle in Gaborone proved Africa has come of age on the global athletics stage.
The University of Oklahoma just shattered its fundraising record, pulling in $241 million to support college athletes as sports enter a new era of revenue sharing. Nearly 24,000 donors stepped up, more than doubling last year's total.
Mishicot High School's Juliana Doerner shattered a state track record at the WIAA championships, sprinting into Wisconsin history. Her blazing 24.04-second performance in the Division 3 girls 200-meter dash rewrote the record books on June 6, 2026.
Indian athletes are making global waves in volleyball, fencing, gymnastics, rowing, and athletics after years of infrastructure investment. Business leader Anand Mahindra says the new generation of champions is proving that sustained support for non-cricket sports is finally paying off.
Springfield College's athletic department just shattered fundraising records for the second year running, with over 1,600 donors rallying to support student athletes. The giving day triumph helped push the entire college past $1 million in donations for the first time ever.
Olalekan Adebote won Nigeria's athletics coaching leadership in a nationwide vote, immediately calling for coaches to unite behind athlete development. His victory signals fresh energy for a sport hungry for better structure and collaboration.
After Olympic skier Kokone Kondo faced cruel comments following an injury withdrawal, Japan's Olympic Committee deployed AI monitoring in Milan to protect athletes from harassment. The system flags abusive posts 24/7, offering a blueprint for athlete mental health protection worldwide.
Rabat welcomes Paralympic champions from 57 nations this week for its first-ever World Para Athletics event. The North African capital joins a growing list of cities celebrating elite athletes with disabilities on the world stage.
Johns Hopkins University's athletic department just shattered its fundraising record, pulling in nearly $9 million to support student athletes. The money will help hundreds of competitors access better coaching, mental health resources, and cutting-edge sports science.
Student-athletes at USC Upstate just achieved their highest GPA ever, with 57 earning perfect 4.0s while balancing sports and studies. For the fourth semester in a row, the entire athletic department maintained above a 3.30 average.
George Mason University's athletics department just shattered fundraising records with $4.4 million in donations, nearly 50% more than last year. The money will transform opportunities for over 500 student athletes across 22 sports programs.
British Paralympic athletes dominated international competitions in May 2026, collecting over 50 medals across nine sports and proving that last summer's Paris success was just the beginning. From emotional comebacks to record-breaking performances, Team GB's para-athletes are having their best season yet.
Mishicot high schooler Juliana Doerner just made state history by breaking the Division 3 girls 200-meter dash record. Her winning time of 24.04 seconds capped off a weekend where dozens of local athletes brought home medals.
A La Crosse native made history at the 1904 Olympics when no one else would. George Poage's courage opened doors for generations of Black athletes to follow.
High school senior Kingston Allen rushed for 464 yards and seven touchdowns in his season opener, leading his team to a thrilling 56-53 victory. The Wisconsin commit is showing why he's the top-ranked player in his state.
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