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A grandmother from rural Australia accidentally became one of the world's leading sumo wrestling experts after snapping a single photo in Japan. Now at 73, Katrina Watts leads the International Sumo Federation while still making award-winning jams at home. #
Twenty-two-year-old darts player Beau Greaves just made history by becoming the first woman to throw a perfect nine-dart finish on the PDC ProTour. The Doncaster athlete couldn't believe she'd finally achieved what she'd come so close to hitting several times before.
Freeskier Eileen Gu defended her Olympic halfpipe title in Italy, earning her third gold medal. Hours later, she learned her beloved grandmother had passed away.
At 36, American speedskater Mia Manganello won bronze in her last Olympic race after switching sports, missing podiums, and never giving up. Her medal broke the U.S. into second place in the overall medal count at the 2026 Milan Games.
A man at a driving range insisted on coaching a female golfer he didn't recognize. She turned out to be Georgia Ball, a certified PGA professional with millions of followers.
Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons wants to compete in both discus and weightlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a combination never attempted before. The reigning Commonwealth champion is working to qualify in weightlifting while preparing to defend her discus title in Glasgow.
Three American figure skaters called the Blade Angels are competing to break a 23-year gold medal drought at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Their friendship, authenticity, and incredible skills have caught the attention of Madonna and Taylor Swift.
American bobsled champion Elana Meyers Taylor finally captured Olympic gold at age 41, becoming the oldest individual Winter Games champion ever. The mother of two, who competed across five Olympics, now holds six medals and uses her platform to inspire working mothers everywhere.
After three silver medals and years of near-misses, bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor finally captured Olympic gold in the women's monobob at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. The victory ties her with Bonnie Blair as the most decorated female Winter Olympian in Team USA history with six total medals.
Elana Meyers Taylor won her first Olympic gold medal after four tries, tying the record for most decorated female US Winter Olympian. Her two young sons? They just wanted hugs instead of celebrating history.
American bobsledders Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, and Kaillie Humphries, 40, proved age is just a number by claiming gold and bronze medals in a thrilling four-heat race in Italy. Both mothers balanced elite athletic careers with raising young children to reach the Olympic podium.
After years of decline, hang-gliding is experiencing a quiet comeback in Australia as young pilots and women flock to the sport. This year's Corryong Cup in Victoria filled all 75 spots, a huge jump from just 25 competitors five years ago.
A small-town Michigan high school just made history when their girls wrestling team claimed the school's first-ever district championship. Seven Falcons athletes are now heading to regionals after their groundbreaking victory.
Xandra Velzeboer just claimed her second Olympic gold medal in short-track speed skating, dominating the 1,000 meters despite it not being her strongest distance. The Dutch team is having their best Olympics ever, outshining even their traditionally dominant long-track squad.
Fighting through flu and a tough seeding run, 23-year-old Australian snowboarder Josie Baff delivered a stunning performance to claim gold in women's snowboard cross at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Her victory by just 0.04 seconds marks Australia's second gold medal of the Games.
Arianna Fontana just made history at her home Olympics in Milan, tying Italy's all-time record with her 13th Olympic medal. The speed skater has now stood on the podium at six consecutive Winter Games across two decades.
Japanese figure skating champion Kaori Sakamoto is competing for the one medal missing from her legendary career: Olympic gold. The three-time world champion will retire after Milano Cortina 2026, leaving a legacy that transcends medals.
Gaon Choi, the teenage snowboarder mentored by Chloe Kim's family since childhood, defeated her idol to win South Korea's first snowboard gold while Kim cheered her on. The heartwarming rivalry shows how lifting others up creates champions.
Speed skater Arianna Fontana just made history at her home Olympics in Milan, tying Italy's all-time record with her 13th Olympic medal. The 35-year-old has now earned at least one medal at six consecutive Winter Games spanning two decades.
Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is heading back to one of chess's most prestigious events, proving that breaking barriers young can fuel a lifetime of excellence. The 38-year-old Indian champion will compete at Norway Chess Women from May 25 to June 5.
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