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Ariarne Titmus (left) of Australia wins the final of the women's 400 meter freestyle on Monday ahead of the U.S.'s Katie Ledecky at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

U.S. Swimmer Katie Ledecky Takes Silver In Her First Final In Tokyo

11:25pm July 25, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

Australia's Ariarne Titmus narrowly edged her out of gold in the 400 meter freestyle final. Ledecky, the biggest star of U.S. swimming, has a fierce rivalry with Titmus.

Lindsey Vonn competes during the FIS World Ski Championships Women's Downhill on Sunday in Are, Sweden.

Lindsey Vonn Retires As The Winningest Female Skier In History

9:14am February 10, 2019

by Bill Chappell

"I have always pushed the limits of ski racing and it has allowed me to have amazing success but also dramatic crashes," Vonn said, summarizing a storied career.

Larisa Andreea Iordache of Romania performs on the balance beam during the 2015 World Gymnastics Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.

Romanian Women's Gymnastics Team Fails To Qualify For Olympics, Ending Medal Streak

7:12pm April 18, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The team has medaled in every Summer Olympics since 1976. But the Romanians' fifth-place finish at Sunday's final qualifying event denies them a spot at the Rio Games.

Not Over Till It's Over: Runner's Early Celebration Costs Her The Bronze

3:13pm August 25, 2015

by Laura Wagner

American distance runner Molly Huddle is the latest athlete to learn the hard way about premature victory celebrations.