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Venezuela claims first WBC title as Team USA rips off silver medals
sports23 days ago

Venezuela claims first WBC title as Team USA rips off silver medals

Venezuela defeated Team USA 3-2 in the World Baseball Classic final in Miami, marking Venezuela’s first WBC title. In the wake of the loss, several USA stars removed their silver medals shortly after receiving them, signaling disappointment after a second straight final defeat. The U.S. tied the game late with Bryce Harper’s eighth-inning homer, but Eugenio Suárez delivered the go-ahead double in the ninth, and Daniel Palencia closed out the victory for Venezuela.

via Fox News|
#baseball#medals#sports
Milan-Cortina 2026: The Winter Games’ wild, wonderful side stories
sports1 month ago

Milan-Cortina 2026: The Winter Games’ wild, wonderful side stories

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics delivered a slew of quirky headlines: rumors of penis injections in ski jumping and a tiny boot-size violation raised eyebrows, a biathlon star’s live-TV confession of cheating, medals with broken ribbons, curling’s double-touch accusations, and a dog interrupting a finish line moment—alongside numerous behind-the-scenes roles that showcased the Games’ lighthearted, human side.

via BBC|
#biathlon#curling#dogs
Medals break during Olympic celebrations as Milan Cortina games begin
sports2 months ago

Medals break during Olympic celebrations as Milan Cortina games begin

During the opening weekend of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, multiple medals detached from their ribbons during celebrations: Breezy Johnson's gold reportedly broke as she celebrated, biathlete Justus Strelow's bronze fell to the floor, and Alysa Liu's team-event gold appeared detached from its ribbon. Organizers say they are investigating and working on a fix to ensure athletes receive perfect medals.

via NBC News|
#athletes#celebrations#medals
All-Time Olympic Medal Leaders: Nations and Athletes Who Define the Record
sports2 months ago

All-Time Olympic Medal Leaders: Nations and Athletes Who Define the Record

The piece traces the all-time medal leaders, noting the Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage counts 3,103 total medals for the U.S.—the most overall—followed by the Soviet Union (1,204) and Germany (1,091). In the Winter Games, Norway leads with 404 medals, followed by the U.S. (330) and Germany (286). The U.S. also has the most golds overall (1,220), while the Winter gold leaders include Norway (148) with the U.S. (114) and Germany (113). Among athletes, Michael Phelps holds the most medals and golds (23 golds, 28 total). Latynina remains the most decorated female Olympian with 18 medals. In winter, Marit Bjørgen and Ole Einar Bjørndalen tie for eight golds (with Bjørn Dæhlie also at eight), and Apolo Ohno is the most decorated U.S. winter Olympian with eight medals.

via cbsnews.com|
#athletes#countries#medals
Hegseth Defends Medal Retention for Wounded Knee Soldiers
world6 months ago

Hegseth Defends Medal Retention for Wounded Knee Soldiers

The Pentagon has decided to keep medals awarded to soldiers at the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre, a move condemned by Native American groups who see it as celebrating a tragic event and undermining efforts for truth and reconciliation. The decision, supported by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it dishonors Native American victims and history.

via Al Jazeera|
#massacre#medals#native-americans