Palestinian Karate Star Wins Second World Championship
Maryam Bsharat, the world's top-ranked junior karate athlete, just claimed her second world title in Poland. The Palestinian champion defeated Spain's best to prove she's the real deal.
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19-Year-Old Asa Vermette Wins Downhill Mountain Bike Crown
Durango's Asa Vermette just became the second-youngest downhill mountain bike World Cup champion ever, clinching the title at 19 in his first elite season. His hometown now boasts back-to-back World Cup champions after Christopher Blevins won last year.
Welsh Teen Wins Two World Golds, Joins GB Olympic Team
At 18, Ioan Hepburn just wrapped up his junior cycling career with two world championship golds and a spot on Great Britain's Olympic training squad. Four years ago, he was spotted at an agricultural show.
Spanish Rider Toni Bou Wins 40th Straight World Title
Motorcycle trial champion Toni Bou just made motorsports history by winning his 40th consecutive world championship title. The 39-year-old Spanish rider has dominated both indoor and outdoor trial competitions for two decades without a single loss.
Irish Boxer Aaron McKenna Wins World Title at Home
Aaron McKenna fulfilled a 21-year dream by winning the IBF middleweight world title in his first professional fight on Irish soil. The 27-year-old from Monaghan dominated previously unbeaten Etinosa Oliha in front of a roaring Dublin crowd.
Irish Boxer McKenna Wins World Title in Dublin Homecoming
Aaron McKenna claimed his first world championship in front of a roaring Dublin crowd, fulfilling a dream he'd held since age six. The 27-year-old from Monaghan dominated Italy's Etinosa Oliha to capture the IBF middleweight title without ever fighting professionally in Ireland before.
Boxer Wins World Title After Quitting Sport in Anger
Australian boxer Andrew Moloney claimed the IBF super flyweight world title in Japan just two years after quitting boxing following a controversial loss. The 35-year-old turned down $350,000 to fight for the championship instead, winning a grueling 12-round battle.
Teen Amina Orfi Becomes Youngest Squash World Champion Ever
Egyptian squash player Amina Orfi just became the youngest woman ever to win the World Squash Championship at 18 years old. She defeated defending champion Nour El Sherbini in an epic 106-minute battle that came down to the final points.
Indian Wrestler Sujeet Kalkal Becomes World No. 1 at 65kg
Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal just climbed to the top of the world rankings in men's freestyle 65kg, surpassing an Olympic champion and a World Champion. The 23-year-old remains undefeated this season with a perfect record that's turning heads across the wrestling world.
Sara Lopez Wins 11th World Cup Gold After Year Away
Colombian archery legend Sara Lopez returned from a year-long break to win her 11th World Cup stage gold medal, breaking down in tears after nearly perfect performances in Mexico. The 30-year-old champion said she felt like an 18-year-old winning her first title all over again.
Zhao Xintong Wins 6th Straight Final, Earns £1M Season
Chinese snooker star Zhao Xintong dominated world number one Judd Trump 10-3 to claim his fourth title of an extraordinary season. The reigning world champion has now won all six ranking finals he's ever played, joining legendary company.
Chantelle Cameron Wins Second World Title at 34
British boxer Chantelle Cameron dominated her way to a second world championship, proving her decision to fight for equal conditions was worth it. After vacating her previous title to demand the same three-minute rounds as male fighters, she claimed the WBO light-middleweight crown in front of a roaring London crowd.