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American fencers, including Columbia's Will Morrill, shattered records at the 2026 Junior and Cadet World Championships. Team USA claimed three gold medals, including the men's épée squad's first-ever world title in 28 years.
David Kratochvil, an 18-year-old vision-impaired swimmer from Czechia, shattered a world record that stood for 33 years and became his country's first Para athlete nominated for the prestigious Laureus Awards. The young champion dominated the 2025 World Championships with four golds, proving that dedication knows no limits.
A 23-year-old Paralympic sprinter from Ecuador just became her country's first Laureus Award nominee after shattering a world record that stood for over a decade. Kiara Rodriguez won three gold medals at the World Championships and is now competing for one of sports' most prestigious honors.
A debut Scottish curling team is proving they can fill Olympic champion Bruce Mouat's shoes, winning seven straight matches at the World Championships. Ross Whyte's squad crushed China 9-3 to tie for first place and keep their title dreams alive.
Scotland's debut curling team is charging toward the World Championship playoffs with six consecutive wins in Utah. Team Whyte's hot streak has them tied for third place and within reach of a semifinal spot.
Six weeks after a crushing Olympic disappointment, American figure skater Ilia Malinin reclaimed his crown with a triumphant performance at the World Championships. The "quad god" landed five massive quadruple jumps and a backflip to secure his third consecutive world title in Prague.
Figure skating's "Quad God" Ilia Malinin captured his third straight World Championship gold in Prague, bouncing back strong just one month after a stunning collapse at the Milan Olympics. The 21-year-old's commanding victory wasn't flawless, but it proved he's already rebuilding the mental toughness he'll need for his next Olympic shot in 2030.
Six weeks after a devastating fall cost him Olympic gold, figure skating's "quad god" Ilia Malinin bounced back to claim his third consecutive world championship in Prague. The American skater's emotional redemption story shows that one bad day doesn't define a champion.
Japanese figure skating legend Kaori Sakamoto ended her competitive career with a fourth world championship title, skating her personal best performance in Prague. The emotional farewell moved competitors and fans worldwide as the 25-year-old cemented her place among the sport's all-time greats.
Amanda Yap became the first Singaporean gymnast to reach a world championship final, competing against the world's best at just 15 years old. Her breakthrough performance marks a milestone for her country's gymnastics program.
Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto delivered an emotional performance that brought fans to tears as she leads her final world championships. The Olympic silver medalist scored 79.31 points skating to "Time to Say Goodbye" in what could crown a legendary career.
Japanese figure skating champion Kaori Sakamoto scored a season-best 79.31 in her short program at the World Championships in Prague, edging ahead as she chases a fourth world title before retirement. The emotional performance brought the competition full circle to where her international career began 13 years ago.
Japanese skating legend Sakamoto Kaori delivered a stunning short program in Prague, returning to compete in the same country where her international career began 13 years ago. The 25-year-old is one step closer to ending her storied career with a fourth world championship title.
Devynne Charlton just made history as the first woman to win three consecutive world championships in the 60-meter hurdles, tying her own world record of 7.65 seconds. Despite a rough start out of the blocks, the Bahamian athlete pulled off a stunning finish in Poland.
Anna Muzychuk received a chess piece on her first day of life, sparking a journey that led her to three world championships. The Ukrainian grandmaster is now competing in the prestigious 2026 Candidates Tournament.
Scottish runner Josh Kerr reclaimed his world indoor 3,000m title in Poland, bouncing back from a devastating calf injury that left him last at the 2024 world championships. The 28-year-old says losing taught him never to take winning for granted.
Team USA claimed their 12th world indoor relay title with a championship record time of 3:01.52, just 0.01 seconds shy of the world short track record. Khaleb McRae's blazing anchor leg brought redemption after his individual race disappointment the day before.
Great Britain made history at the World Athletics Indoor Championships with three gold medals in just 28 minutes, marking their best performance ever. The incredible run featured inspiring comebacks from athletes who refused to give up on their dreams.
British runner Georgia Hunter Bell just claimed her first global championship with a stunning 1500m victory at the World Indoor Athletics Championships. Her world-leading time proves that patience and persistence pay off.
Britain's Molly Caudery soared to gold at the World Indoor Athletics Championships, clearing 4.85 meters in a stunning performance. Her victory marks a breakthrough moment for British pole vaulting on the world stage.
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