All articles tagged with #gold medal
Originally Published 5 days ago — by IIHF
Sweden won their third gold medal at the World Junior Championship with a 4-2 victory over the Czech Republic, overcoming a slow start and a late Czech rally to secure the title in a dramatic final.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by CBS News
Alysa Liu, who retired from figure skating at 16, has made a remarkable comeback at age 20 and is now a favorite to win gold at the Winter Olympics, showcasing her artistic and athletic talents after a tumultuous career and personal growth.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ESPN
Germany won its first EuroBasket title since 1993 by defeating Turkey 88-83, with Dennis Schroder scoring the final six points and being named MVP, completing a successful run that also included a 2023 World Cup victory.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Swimming World
David Popovici won gold in the 100 freestyle at the World Championships with the second-fastest time ever, 46.51 seconds, and also secured the 200 freestyle title, showcasing his exceptional talent and mental strength. American Jack Alexy and Australian Kyle Chalmers took silver and bronze, respectively, in a highly competitive final.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
The USA men's hockey team won the IIHF World Championship for the first time since 1933, defeating Switzerland 1-0 in overtime in Stockholm, with Tage Thompson scoring the winning goal. This victory ends a 90-year drought and marks a significant achievement for Team USA, potentially boosting their confidence ahead of the Winter Olympics.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
U.S. hurdler Lashinda Demus will receive her Olympic gold medal 12 years after finishing second to a Russian athlete who was later found to be doping. Demus will be awarded the medal at a special ceremony during the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking the first time the IOC has held a "reallocation" ceremony at a Summer Games. Despite the long wait and financial losses, Demus is excited to finally be recognized as an Olympic champion.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
American hurdler Lashinda Demus will receive the gold medal she was denied at the 2012 London Olympics due to Russian competitor Natalya Antyukh's doping. The medal will be presented at a special ceremony during the Paris Olympics in 2024. Despite the delay, Demus is excited to finally be recognized as an Olympic champion, although she acknowledges the ongoing challenges in the fight against doping in sports.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
American hurdler Lashinda Demus will finally receive her gold medal from the 2012 London Olympics at a ceremony in Paris, 12 years after losing to a Russian athlete later found guilty of doping. Demus, who has since become a coach and clinical researcher, negotiated for the medal presentation to occur at the Paris Olympics' Champions Park. Despite the delay, she remains positive and views herself as a trailblazer in the fight against doping.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
Team Canada claimed the gold medal in the IIHF Women’s World Championship with a thrilling 6-5 overtime victory over Team USA, as Danielle Serdachny scored the game-winning goal. Marie-Philip Poulin scored twice, and Ann-Renée Desbiens made 19 saves for the win. The high-scoring game was the second-highest scoring gold medal game in women’s worlds history.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Team USA Hockey
The U.S. Youth Olympic Men's Hockey Team secured a 4-0 victory over Czechia in the gold-medal game of the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games, with Xavier Wendt delivering a shutout and JP Hurlbert scoring two goals. Mikey Berchild and Zane Torre also contributed to the win, leading the U.S. to its second gold medal in the Winter Youth Olympic Games.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
U.S. figure skaters Evan Bates and Madison Chock, who initially won silver, were awarded gold in the team event at the Beijing Olympics following the disqualification of a Russian skater due to a failed doping test. The decision has brought mixed emotions for the American team, with celebrations tempered by the bittersweet circumstances. Despite the controversy, plans are underway to recognize the American team, and there's a preference for a medal ceremony at the upcoming Paris Olympics. The experience has brought the team closer together, emphasizing the bond and friendship among the athletes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
The US will receive the gold medal in the 2022 Olympic team figure skating competition following the suspension and disqualification of Russia’s Kamila Valieva. The International Olympic Committee will work with the International Skating Union to establish the definitive results of the competition and organize a dignified Olympic medal ceremony for the athletes. This decision comes after Valieva tested positive for a banned substance, leading to the cancellation of the original medal ceremony and throwing the results into disarray.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
India won the gold medal in their Asian Games cricket debut by defeating Sri Lanka by 19 runs in the women's final. Batting first, India scored 116-7 with contributions from Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues. Sri Lanka struggled in their chase and were reduced to 14-3 early on. Despite a valiant effort from Hasini Perera, Sri Lanka fell behind the required run rate and could only manage 97-8 in their 20 overs. India's Titas Sadhu took three wickets for six runs. Bangladesh won the bronze medal by defeating Pakistan.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Sports
American Katie Moon and Australian Nina Kennedy agreed to share the gold medal in the women's pole vault event at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, marking the first time in the history of the championships that two gold medals were awarded in the same event. After both athletes failed to clear 4.95 meters, they chose to share the gold rather than participate in a jump-off. This follows a similar decision made by high jumpers Mutaz Essa Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi at the Tokyo Olympics.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FloTrack
Ryan Crouser, the two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and defending world champion, overcame two blood clots in his leg to win gold in the men's shot put at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Team USA also made history by winning the mixed 4x400m relay with a world record time of 3:08.80. Other notable results included Ethiopia's Gudaf Tsegay winning the women's 10,000m and several athletes setting personal bests and national records in their respective events.