Flavor Flav Explains Why He Sponsored The U.S. Women’s Water Polo Team
For decades, Flavor Flav has been an icon in the hip hop world. But now, he can add "Biggest Hype Man" for the U.S. women's...
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Biomedical Engineer Argues That Simone Biles Could Be The Greatest Living Athlete
Marty Townsend |
Jul 22, 2024
Simone Biles is American gymnastics's Greatest of all Time (GOAT). Following the 2023 World Championships, she has won 37 world titles and Olympic medals. Those...
Read moreSwimmer Qualifies For The Olympics — Only To Get The Surprise Of Her Life Afterwards!
Kelsey Bjork |
Jun 25, 2024
There's nothing quite like the thrill of qualifying for the Olympics — but Lilly King's longtime boyfriend, James Wells, certainly managed to make the moment...
Read moreTalented Skater Delivers Dazzling Display Of Agility With His Insane Skills.
Marty Townsend |
Oct 22, 2023
Have you ever tried rollerblading? It's also called inline skating. The skates resemble ice skates, with three or four wheels aligned under the boot. Not...
Read moreKid Break-Dancers Wow Reporter With Their “Absolutely Terrifying” Moves.
Kelsey Bjork |
Jul 25, 2023
For the first time ever, breakdancing will be featured in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Wanting to get a closer look at this challenging performance art,...
Read moreBetta Go For The Gold! Get A Front Row Seat To These Adorable “Fish Olympics” Games.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 19, 2023
Many people enjoy keeping betta fish as pets, but they don't really expect much of them. Fish typically just swim around, eat, and occasionally give...
Read moreCompetition Takes Dire Turn When Swimmer Faints — Until Coach Dives To The Rescue.
Marcela Camargo |
Jun 29, 2022
Team USA swimmer, Anita Alvarez, just went through some of the most terrifying two minutes of her life. However, she also just witnessed what it's like...
Read moreGirl’s Face Lights Up When She Sees New Teacher With Same Limb Difference.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Apr 4, 2022
Leah Kaplan understands what it feels like to look a little different from everyone else. Leah has a birth difference that affects her left arm....
Read moreMeet Riley, The Very Good Guide Dog Who Earned His Own Paralympic Gold Medal.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 28, 2022
Most athletes require a team of supporters to reach the pinnacle of their careers, and Carina Edlinger is no different. After days of mobility issues...
Read moreOlympic Gold Medalist Makes Gymnastics History Nailing Insanely Difficult Move.
Kelsey Bjork |
Mar 25, 2022
During the Tokyo Olympic Games, Sunisa Lee won her first gold medal as the youngest member of the 2020 U.S. women’s Olympics gymnastics team. Since...
Read moreFoster Mom Goes For The Gold With Adorable Olympics-Themed Kitten Bobsled Team.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 24, 2022
As a frequent kitten foster mom, Amber Blankenship goes to great lengths to find her fur babies their forever homes. Hoping to raise awareness for...
Read more7 Of The Best Moments From The Beijing Winter Olympics
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 21, 2022
Some of the most incredible moments in sports happen during the Olympic Games. The Winter Games in Beijing, China, have given us some memorable moments...
Read moreOlympic Snowboarder Beats Cancer And Gets Back Out There To Bring Home The Gold.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 12, 2022
As Olympic snowboarder Max Parrot flies through the air, twisting his body into a series of well-orchestrated flips and turns, you'd never know that just...
Read moreSpeedskater Gives Olympic Spot To Teammate In Stunning Act Of Sportsmanship.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 19, 2022
There's no denying that speedskater Erin Jackson was one of the world's fastest women to compete in the 500-meter race at the Beijing Olympic trials....
Read moreZion Clark Was Born Without Legs. Now He’s The Fastest Man On 2 Hands!
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 22, 2021
Zion Clark has never met a challenge that he didn't want to overcome. Born with the rare genetic disorder Caudal Regression Syndrome, his body never...
Read more“The Most Meaningful Swim I Will Ever Do.” Olympian Makes History In Late Dad’s Honor.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 7, 2021
As a child, Elizabeth Beisel loved to swim in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Rhode Island. She kept swimming as she got older,...
Read moreSimone Biles Surprises Suni Lee’s Dad With State-Of-The-Art Custom Wheelchair.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 13, 2021
When Simone Biles made the decision not to compete in some of the events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she opened the door for her...
Read more“Just Go For It.” Rider Who Lost Her Legs In Terrorist Attack Gallops Into Paralympics.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 6, 2021
It only takes an instant for your life to change forever. Beatrice De Lavalette was just 17 years old when she was gravely injured in...
Read moreParalympian With No Arms Drops Jaws With His Epic Table Tennis Skills.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 31, 2021
Ibrahim Hamadtou of Egypt was just 10 years old when a tragic train accident resulted in the amputation of both of his arms. Children are...
Read moreOlympic Javelin Thrower Auctions Off Silver Medal To Save Little Boy’s Life.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 20, 2021
All Olympic medalists work incredibly hard to reach their goals, but Maria Andrejczyk went through some serious struggles before reaching the podium. The Polish javelin...
Read moreOlympian Tracks Down Volunteer Who Helped Him Take Home His 1st Gold Medal.
Kelsey Bjork |
Aug 17, 2021
Jamaican hurdler Hansle Parchment has a lot of people to thank for helping him reach the Tokyo Olympics – literally! When he was making his...
Read moreTeacher-Turned-Olympian Loses It When She Hears The Results Of Her 3rd-Ever Marathon!
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 16, 2021
It's never too late to start a new exercise routine, but most people don't plan to become an Olympic athlete in their 30s! Mieke Gorissen...
Read more15 Of The Most Inspiring Moments From The Tokyo Olympics
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 6, 2021
The Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, have been a little different this year, but even the ongoing pandemic couldn't stop our most talented athletes from...
Read more“She’s So Strong!” Tiny Fan Has Cutest Reaction To Olympic Weightlifting Team.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 5, 2021
It's no secret that Olympic athletes are role models for everyone watching them at home. A little girl named Emmy is just one of the...
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