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Photorealistic illustration of John Caldwell cross-country skiing in snowy New England woods, honoring his legacy as the father of U.S. Nordic skiing.

John Caldwell, father of U.S. cross-country skiing, dies at 97

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John Caldwell, widely regarded as the father of American cross-country skiing, died on February 27, 2026, at the age of 97. A 1952 Olympian, five-time U.S. Olympic coach, author of the sport's foundational guidebook, and co-founder of the New England Nordic Ski Association, he transformed Nordic skiing in the U.S. through coaching, innovation, and mentoring generations of athletes.

Adriaan Wildschutt wins New York City Half-Marathon as first South African

South African distance runner Adriaan Wildschutt has become the first from his country to win the New York City Half-Marathon. The 27-year-old Olympian emphasised staying grounded and inspiring through action in an interview. His victory adds to national records in multiple distances.

Navratilova voices support for Vonn amid retirement speculation after Olympic crash

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Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has publicly backed skier Lindsey Vonn against critics urging her retirement following her severe Olympic injury, emphasizing that Vonn will decide her future on her own terms.

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Lee McKeever and Albany inducted into show jumping hall of fame

Lee McKeever, longtime groom for Olympian McLain Ward, and the Olympic gold medal horse Albany were inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame on March 1, 2026, in Wellington, Florida. The ceremony also honored Irish rider Kevin Babington with the International Award and paid tribute to pioneer Mary Mairs Chapot. The event drew numerous equestrian luminaries and celebrated contributions to the sport.

Japanese speedskater Miho Takagi announces retirement at season's end

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Miho Takagi, Japan's most decorated Winter Olympian with 10 medals, announced on Wednesday that she will retire from competition at the end of the season. The 31-year-old speedskater described the World Championships in Heerenveen, Netherlands, starting Thursday, as "a turning point of my skating life" on Instagram.

Mikaela Shiffrin expresses uncertainty on 2030 Olympics participation

Mikaela Shiffrin, after winning gold in slalom at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, addressed rumors of her retirement. In an interview, she neither confirmed nor denied plans to compete in the 2030 Games. Her response highlights the rapid passage of time in her career.

U.S. men's hockey team draws criticism after Olympic win and White House visit

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The U.S. men's hockey team, fresh off a gold medal victory over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, faced backlash for laughing at a joke by President Donald Trump about the women's team during a White House invitation. Retired U.S. women's soccer players criticized the response, while an AI-generated video targeting Canadian-born player Brady Tkachuk added to the controversy. Some team members defended the visit, emphasizing their role as athletes.

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