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British skateboarding prodigy Sky Brown just claimed her second world championship title in Brazil, solidifying her place among the sport's elite. The 17-year-old Olympic medalist won gold on International Women's Day despite rain cutting the competition short.
India became the first nation ever to defend a T20 World Cup title, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in front of their home crowd. The dominant victory erased painful memories from their 2023 final loss and cemented the team's place in cricket history.
Mao Shimada just became the first figure skater ever to win four consecutive junior world championship titles. The Japanese athlete's historic achievement sets a new standard of excellence in youth competitive skating.
The Netherlands dominated the World Sprint Speed Skating Championships in Heerenveen, claiming both gold medals and all three women's podium spots. Femke Kok won all four of her races while Jenning de Boo set a championship record in front of ecstatic home crowds.
Speed skating's world championships brought thrilling competition and touching farewells as 21-year-old Jordan Stolz defended his title while beloved champion Martina Sablikova skated her final race. The weekend in the Netherlands celebrated both rising stars and the sport's greatest heroes.
Australia's powerchair hockey team is heading to Finland in May with new coaches, fresh energy, and their sights set on a world championship medal. After two decades of quiet competition, the underdogs say this is their moment to shine.
A cheese from the Netherlands just beat out more than 3,000 competitors to claim the world championship title. The victory proves that traditional craftsmanship still reigns supreme in our modern world.
An all-girls robotics team from Wellsville Central School just earned the New York State Championship title and a golden ticket to compete at the World Championships. Their winning design and fierce problem-solving skills are taking them all the way to St. Louis.
Just months after competing at the Olympics, 16-year-old Australian skier Indra Brown claimed her first Junior World Championship title in Calgary. The teenager, already leading the World Cup circuit this season, dominated the halfpipe final with a near-perfect run.
A 17-year-old Nigerian sprinter just punched her ticket to the World Under-20 Championships with a blazing performance that defied the wind. Miracle Ezechukwu ran into a headwind and still clocked the qualifying time, becoming one of her country's brightest track stars.
Champion archer Kachollom Enyenihi just became Nigeria's first Women's Development Director for archery, breaking new ground in a sport long dominated by men. Her mission: build a clear path from school gyms to world championships for girls across the country.
Middle-distance running legend Faith Kipyegon earned her third consecutive nomination for the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year after a record-breaking 2025 season. The Kenyan athlete shattered her own world record and claimed her fourth World Championship gold in the 1500m.
A legendary sled dog racer just made history in Anchorage, proving that dedication and decades of hard work can rewrite the record books. Buddy Streeper captured his 11th Open World Championship at Fur Rondy, a milestone no other musher has achieved.
Australian golfer Hannah Green claimed her second Women's World Championship title in Singapore, holding off a fierce challenge to win by a single stroke. The thrilling victory marks her second championship at the tournament in three years.
Australian golfer Hannah Green held her nerve through a tense final round to capture her second HSBC Women's World Championship title in Singapore. The 29-year-old's victory marks her second win at the prestigious tournament, having also claimed the title in 2024.
Eight talented Para alpine skiers are heading to Italy next month to represent Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics. Among them are two three-time Paralympians who've already claimed world championship titles this season.
Cameron Menzies punched a table so hard at the World Championship he lost feeling in his fingers, but now he's fighting back with treatment and a win that proves he's not giving up on his dreams.
India's Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat just won his sixth world championship gold medal in para badminton, surpassing his childhood idol Lin Dan's five world titles. After a disappointing Paris 2024, the 37-year-old is proving that setbacks can fuel comebacks.
Chess makes history as women get their own FIDE Freestyle World Championship for the first time. The tournament launches February 2027 in Germany, marking a major step forward for gender equality in competitive chess.
Anson Carter scored the overtime winner for Canada at the 2003 World Championship, but officials needed 10 nerve-wracking minutes to confirm it. The goal became the first gold-medal victory ever confirmed by video replay in tournament history.
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