Kihara visits hometown, hopes to make Japan a pairs skating powerhouse
Figure skater Ryuichi Kihara, who won a gold medal in Milan-Cortina, visited his hometown in Aichi Prefecture to express gratitude and share aspirations of enhancing Japan's standing in pairs skating.
From Czech Triumphs to the Terrifying Fall of a Ski Star: Thirteen Stories of the Olympics
This article recounts the inspiring achievements of Czech speed skater Metoděj Jílek at the Milan Olympics, highlighting his silver medal in the 5K and gold in the 10K, alongside his aspirations and the pressures of Olympic success.
Sandra Näslund misses gold – finishes third after tough final
Sandra Näslund, a favored skier in the Olympics, secured a bronze medal in the ski cross event, falling short of her gold medal aspirations.
Figure Skating: The Little Emotional Cinema for Hase and Volodin
Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin secure a bronze medal in pair skating, falling short of their gold medal aspirations at the world championships.
The Medal Slipped Away Again in the Blink of an Eye. Kaja Ziomek-Nogal Sixth
Polish speedskater Kaja Ziomek-Nogal finished sixth in the Olympic Games after strong competition, falling short of her medal aspirations.
Shaken medal hopes have traveled to the Olympics - to aim for gold in 2030
Swedish skier Filip Gravenfors, who broke his collarbone just days before the Olympics, traveled to support his friends and learn from the event for his future aspirations.
"My Olympic dream is crushed" - A rival's blunder robbed the favorite of a medal
Dutch speed skater Joep Wennemars's Olympic aspirations were dashed after a collision with a competitor during the men's 1000-meter race, resulting in a fifth-place finish.
Comment: Iivo Niskanen received a cold reception - one thing became clear
Finnish skier Iivo Niskanen's aspirations for a medal in the combined skiing event were dashed within minutes of the competition.
US Olympic gold medal snowboarder Chloe Kim's Milan-Cortina hopes in doubt after shocking injury
Chloe Kim's aspirations for a gold medal three-peat at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are jeopardized following a dislocated shoulder from a training accident.