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At 32, ski racer Paula Moltzan proved that persistence conquers every mountain by capturing her first Alpine World Cup victory. Her nail-biting win by 0.01 seconds capped a 13-season comeback fueled by collegiate racing.
Six-time Paralympic medallist Mac Marcoux was surprised by a phone call announcing his induction into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame. The 29-year-old now works with the Canadian Paralympic Committee, inspiring young people with disabilities to embrace outdoor adventures.
Visually impaired alpine skier Jakub Krako has captured five Paralympic gold medals across four Winter Games, proving he performs best on the world's biggest stage. The Slovakian athlete's journey from nervous 15-year-old to champion shows how persistence pays off.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen gave an entire continent its first Winter Olympics medal when he won gold in men's giant slalom at Milano Cortina 2026. His victory marked not just Brazil's first winter medal, but the first ever for all of South America.
Computer science graduate Tanguy Nef '20 captured gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics just years after breaking his leg derailed his original skiing path. The 30-year-old athlete balanced full-time studies with World Cup competitions before joining Switzerland's national team.
Alpine skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin and figure skating phenom Ilia Malinin just revealed they became best friends after meeting at a sponsor event. The two USA Olympic champions bonded over their gold medal wins at Milano Cortina 2026.
American ski champion Mikaela Shiffrin just made history by tying a world record with her sixth career victory at Norway's Hafjell resort. The 29-year-old continues to cement her legacy as one of alpine skiing's greatest athletes.
American ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin just wrapped up her sixth overall World Cup season title, tying an all-time women's record that stood for decades. The 31-year-old's dominant season included nine slalom wins and a third Olympic gold medal.
American ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin just became the first woman ever to win nine slalom races in a single season, claiming her 110th career World Cup victory in Norway. The 31-year-old is now one race away from tying the all-time record for overall World Cup titles.
American ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin just notched her 110th World Cup victory and stands one race away from tying a record that's stood for 50 years. The 31-year-old's dominant season shows what resilience and teamwork can achieve at sport's highest level.
Portland native Jackie Wiles returned home Monday night to cheering crowds at PDX after winning Olympic bronze in alpine skiing. The heartwarming homecoming included team mascots, fans, and even a therapy llama celebrating her achievement.
Italian alpine skier Dominik Paris stunned the World Cup finals with back-to-back victories after a winless season, proving age is just a number. The 36-year-old veteran from the Dolomites conquered brutal snow conditions to claim his 26th career World Cup win.