Jessie Diggins wins first-ever U.S. Olympic medal in cross-country sprint
Source: NPR
Meet Jessie Diggins, the American skier that made history at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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Students Use the Los Angeles Marathon as a Way to Keep Going
Source: NY Times
Learn why middle school and high school students in LA embrace marathon running.
The Lithuanian Immigrant Who Launched the First Women’s College Basketball Game
Source: History
Read about how the Mother of Women’s Basketball defied expectation for female athletes and forever changed sports history.
The First All-Black Team Will Climb Mount Everest Next Year
Source: Discovery
Learn about Full Circle Everest, an all-black mountaineering team that plans to make history and bring representation to the world of mountaineering.
US women dominated medal count at Tokyo Olympics in ways they’ve never done before
Source: USA Today
Learn about women’s outstanding achievements in Olympic games past and present.
Olympic Organizers Say They’re Ready for COVID-19 Risks, but Japan’s Doctors Are Wary
Source: NPR
The 2020 Olympic Games were postponed for a year to limit COVID-19 transmission. Should they be postponed again? What are the risks and rewards?
The Seven Summits: Climbing the Highest Mountains on Each Continent
Source: Explore-Share
An ambitious goal of some dedicated mountaineers is climbing the tallest peak on each of the seven continents. Learn about the unique challenges these mountains pose.
The Historic Ski Descent of Half Dome
Source: Outside Online
No one would describe Yosemite National Park’s iconic Half Dome peak as a ski slope, but that didn’t stop two adventurous locals.
Falling Toward Grace
Source: Marie Claire
Learn about Karina Hollekim, a daredevil who survived a failed parachute jump and eventually was able to ski again.
Fighting for Social Justice Sparks Ratings Surge for WNBA
Source: Deadspin
Standing up for justice isn’t just good for equality; it’s also good for business.