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Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam won Olympic silver in the women’s 500m at Milano Cortina 2026, delivering a podium-worthy performance despite waking up sick the morning of the race. She had earlier claimed gold in the 1000m and, as the fiancée of Jake Paul, remains a high-profile figure on and off the ice.
Isabeau Levito secured a silver medal at the World Figure Skating Championships, ensuring a third spot for U.S. women at the 2025 Championships. Despite finishing behind Japan's Kaori Sakamoto, Levito's performance marked a significant comeback after a challenging season, with her second-place finish boosting her confidence and morale. Sakamoto's dominant display earned her a third consecutive world title, while Levito's consistent and composed skating secured her a well-deserved podium finish.
LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese and Team USA settled for silver in the FIBA AmeriCup after losing to Brazil in the gold medal game. Despite a subpar performance in the final, Reese's impressive tournament run earned her a silver medal, and she will now focus on leading LSU to another national title in her final year with the Tigers.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg won a gold and silver medal in his first Jiu-Jitsu tournament.
Facebook and Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg won gold and silver medals at his first Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament in California. The 38-year-old tech billionaire took up the sport during the pandemic and received support from high-profile athletes, including former UFC champion Conor McGregor. Other celebrities who have taken up the sport include actors Ashton Kutcher, Jason Statham, Russell Brand, and Tom Hardy.