This Paralympian had a near-death experience that gave her the strength and perseverance for snowboarding.
As the 2021 Tokyo Olympics kicks off, these talented athletes are serving as inspiration both on and off the field.
A 1984 Olympics memory reinforces how we can step out, illuminated by faith, and shine a light for others.
This Guideposts story from December 1958 profiles decathlete Rafer Johnson, who went on to become an Olympic champion, social activist and civil rights icon.
Senior Olympic athlete Julia Hawkins shares how being active led to her becoming a record-breaking sports phenom.
The figure skater reflects on her history-making performance at the Olympics and looks ahead to winning another title, on "Dancing with the Stars."
Before the Games begin, we're highlighting eight men and women whose personal journeys to a potential place on the podium are a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the beauty of the American dream.
In this story from June 1977, former Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby shares how a lesson her mother taught her helped her deal with the vicissitudes of athletics—and of life.
For the first time in history, the Olympics will have a team of refugees. Here's their inspiring story.
Joanna Kovacs was mother, father and even coach to her shot-putting son, Joe. And now that he's made the U.S. Olympics squad, she'll be cheering him on from the stands in Rio de Janeiro.
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