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A Utah resident turned his childhood fear of a spooky amusement park ride into an elaborate yard display that supports local families in need. Kelly Hertel spent over 400 hours building the attraction, collecting truckloads of donations for community shelters and nonprofits.
Hundreds of young athletes are tumbling toward their dreams as gymnastics surges across Nigeria. Lagos is hosting a record 278 children at GYMFest 3.0, proving that grassroots sports can transform youth communities.
Just six weeks after a football injury left him paralyzed, Utah State linebacker Harrison Taggart is back on his feet and walking. His rapid turnaround and determined spirit are inspiring teammates, doctors, and sports fans everywhere.
After injuries ended his Olympic hopes, Madden Shelley found a new challenge in gymnastics. He balanced on his knuckles for 1 minute and 23 seconds to earn a world record.
Two Florida Gators gymnasts helped Team USA claim silver at the World Championships in Rotterdam, securing an Olympic berth for 2028. Junior Skye Blakely and incoming freshman Dulcy Caylor delivered standout performances against the world's best.
Team Canada's women's gymnastics squad just earned their ticket to the 2027 World Championships, keeping their Olympic dreams alive. Despite finishing eighth in Rotterdam, the team qualified for next year's event in China where more spots for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be up for grabs.
Olympic champion Daiki Hashimoto nailed a clutch high bar routine to lead Japan to gold at the World Gymnastics Championships. His pressure performance secured Japan's 12th consecutive World Championships medal.
Country stars Koe Wetzel and Ella Langley's performance at Utah's RedWest Festival is taking over social media, proving their collaborative magic keeps striking gold. The duo's electrifying rendition of their hit "That's Why We Fight" has fans demanding a full tour together.
When a Weber County farm faced its first freeze, volunteers harvested every last pepper and tomato to feed families in need. In just two hours, they collected hundreds of pounds of fresh produce for local food banks.
A true freshman from Lehi just helped BYU pull off one of the biggest upsets of the college football season. Legend Glasker and several local players were key to the Cougars' thrilling 28-24 victory over No. 2 Notre Dame.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo placed second in men's floor exercise qualifications at the World Gymnastics Championships with a stunning 14.500 score. The Filipino star is competing in Rotterdam alongside three teammates, including his brother Karl Eldrew.
Double Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo has qualified for two finals at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam. The Filipino star will compete in vault and floor exercise, the same events where he captured gold at the Paris Olympics.
