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Paralyzed athlete Xie Junwu conquered mountains and marathons before inventing a custom skateboard for his wheelchair. Now, he is teaching others to ride with confidence at China's first wheelchair skateboarding center.
Cancer survivor Zach Janes received the surprise of a lifetime when the San Jose Sharks invited him to skate alongside his hockey heroes. The heartwarming visit brought the young Illinois native face-to-face with his favorite NHL players after entering remission.
American swimmer Kate Douglass delivered an unforgettable performance by tying the world record in the 50-meter freestyle. Her lightning-fast swim punched her ticket to the upcoming World Aquatics Championships.
After years of medal drought, Canada's figure skating program is rebuilding with fresh talent and renewed ambition. New CEO Therese Brisson is leading the charge to bring the next generation to the podium.
Princess Kate is exploring how outdoor time can boost emotional health in babies and toddlers. Her Royal Foundation project aims to make nature more accessible across the UK.
Diego Poncelet just became the fastest person on a skateboard, hitting 94.3 mph down a Quebec hill. The breathtaking feat pushed past the previous record by more than 3 miles per hour.
A Spanish skateboarder just shattered the world record by reaching 94.34 mph on a skateboard, fast enough to get a speeding ticket on most highways. Diego Poncelet spent years searching Google Maps for the perfect hill to make his dream come true.
A 27-year-old Spanish skateboarder just shattered the world speed record by hitting 94 miles per hour on four wheels. Diego Poncelet proved that skateboarding isn't just for skate parks anymore.
A Spanish athlete just became the fastest person ever to ride a skateboard while standing, reaching a mind-bending 94.34 miles per hour. Diego Poncelet spent years preparing for one perfect descent down a Canadian mountain road.
The 21-year-old "quad god" gave his Milano Cortina 2026 gold medal costume to the Olympic Museum. The outfit he wore during Team USA's victory now joins 90,000 objects preserving Olympic history.
British skateboarding star Sky Brown scored 89.50 points to claim silver at the World Skate Games in Paraguay, keeping her dreams of a third Olympic Games alive. The two-time Olympic bronze medalist continues building her legacy as one of skateboarding's brightest young talents.
British skateboarding star Sky Brown just clinched silver at the World Skate Games, keeping her Olympic dreams alive for Los Angeles 2028. The teen phenom scored 89.50 points, narrowly missing gold by just 1.5 points.
