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Hours after winning her fourth gold medal at nationals, Lani Pallister woke at 4am to fly home and win her third straight ocean swim. The 24-year-old refused to miss the race at the surf club that helped launch her Olympic career.
Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton is leading her team through the playoffs with confidence, gratitude, and pure joy. The 26-year-old Most Improved Player says the team's secret weapon isn't just skill—it's how much they love playing together.
Kenenisa Bekele, one of the greatest distance runners in history, is lacing up for the Berlin Marathon at age 44, proving that passion for the sport doesn't fade with time. The Ethiopian champion returns to the course where he came within two seconds of breaking the world record seven years ago.
Super Eagles footballer Taiwo Awoniyi just graduated with a postgraduate diploma in football sport directorship while playing professionally. The 28-year-old Coventry City striker is proving athletes can excel both on the pitch and in the classroom.
After defeating her childhood hero at the US Open, 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva rushed across the court to help Anastasia Potapova, who collapsed with a knee injury on match point. The touching moment showed how sports can bring out the best in competitors, even in victory.
The 22-year-old tennis champion shares the simple mindset shifts that help her reset when matches get intense. From visualization to self-compassion, her strategies work on and off the court.
Australian tennis player Alexei Popyrin hit rock bottom after dropping to 139th in world rankings. Now he's working with F1's mindset coach to rebuild his relationship with the sport he loves.
Married Olympians Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall reveal how they keep each other motivated, from smoothie rewards to adorable dogs. The couple's six combined Olympic medals prove their approach works.
Former New York Jets linebacker Anthony Wint just earned a UFC contract after a lightning-fast victory that has him ready to fight again in 11 days. His 34-second knockout proves that second careers can be just as thrilling as the first.
Elite athletes who medaled in recent Olympics are delaying retirement to compete on home soil when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games. The pull of representing their country at home is proving irresistible for champions across multiple sports.
WNBA superstar A'ja Wilson has collected three championship rings, four MVP awards, and countless accolades—but her biggest goal remains beating her own previous season. The Las Vegas Aces center says she's "just a normal girl" who happens to be rewriting basketball history.
American athletes brought home more gold medals than ever before at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, earning 57 total medals and making history on ice and snow. President Trump welcomed over 120 Olympians and Paralympians to the White House to celebrate their groundbreaking achievements.