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American moguls skiers claimed all three podium spots at the World Cup dual moguls event in Japan, with Olympic medalist Jaelin Kauf taking gold. The dominant performance marks the second time this season the U.S. women have swept the podium in dual moguls competition.
A Johns Hopkins senior just became only the third fencer in school history to reach 300 career wins, leading her team to second place at nationals. The Blue Jays also captured their first sabre team championship in five years.
The University of North Texas women's track team claimed their first conference indoor championship in over two decades, ending a 21-year wait with an emotional eight-point victory. Senior London Maxwell sparked the win by unexpectedly taking gold in the mile despite not even being seeded in the top eight.
American ultrarunner Ashley Paulson just ran 100 miles in 12 hours and 19 minutes, crushing the previous world record by over 17 minutes. The 31-year-old conquered the grueling distance at a Nevada race, proving what the human body can achieve with determination.
New Zealand's Zoi Sadowski-Synnott just made history, claiming her fifth Olympic medal and becoming the world's most decorated Olympic snowboarder at age 24. Her silver medal in slopestyle came down to a breathtaking final run that sealed her legacy.
At 35, Arianna Fontana just became Italy's most decorated Olympian ever, winning her 14th medal at her sixth Winter Games. Twenty years after her Olympic debut as a teenager in her home country, she's back on Italian ice making history.
A Finnish marathon runner shattered her own national record three times in five months, breaking through barriers that eluded her for nearly a decade. Alisa Vainio's remarkable streak proves that breakthrough moments can happen at any stage of an athletic career.
A 14-year-old just became the youngest winner of New Zealand's under-20 women's 3000m race, and she happens to be the sister of the country's fastest miler. Daisy Ruthe's stunning victory shows athletic excellence might just run in the family.
Cal Poly's newly elevated STUNT team made history by defeating the nation's third-ranked Division II team in their very first varsity game. The Mustangs proved they belong at the highest level of collegiate competition.
Four curlers from Minnesota just brought home a state championship trophy and are heading to nationals. Team Berg swept the competition at the 2026 Minnesota Women's Club Championship.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim is competing for an unprecedented third consecutive halfpipe title despite tearing her shoulder cartilage just weeks before the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The 25-year-old snowboarder, who made history as the youngest woman to win Olympic snowboard gold at 17, says muscle memory and family support are carrying her through.
Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina just became the first mothers ever ranked simultaneously in tennis's top 10. Their remarkable comebacks show that becoming a parent doesn't mean leaving your dreams behind.
Devika Sihag just became only the third Indian woman ever to win a BWF Super 300 badminton title, joining legends PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal. The 20-year-old from Haryana dominated at the Thailand Masters, marking a breakthrough moment in her rising career.
Rising badminton star Devika Sihag, 20, defeated world No. 16 Supanida Katethong at the Thailand Masters, claiming her first career win against a top 20 opponent. After months of heartbreaking third-set losses, the Punjab athlete is finally breaking through on the international stage.
Bemidji State freshman Hannah Baker just captured her first collegiate victory in weight throw, launching herself into national rankings. The Beavers women's track team celebrated nine top-five finishes at the Cobber Alumni Open.
Olympic champion Laura Nolte smashed both the start and track records at the World Cup finale in Altenberg, Germany, capping off a dominant season. The 2022 gold medalist secured her overall World Cup title just weeks before defending her Olympic crown in Italy.