Ashley Farquharson almost never looks up while she slides. But on her fourth and final run at the 2026 Winter Olympics, something made her. What she saw on that big screen told her that the race was going to be closer than she thought. She had one corner left and no idea if she had it. This is the story of how the second American woman to ever medal in Olympic luge singles brought it home, and why the bronze isn't even close to the finish line for her.

Tasia Tanner was dead last in aerial skiing standings with four competitions left in the Olympic qualifying window. You could count the chances she had left on one hand. Most athletes in that position start doing the math and making peace with it. Tasia didn't. She went on to make the 2026 U.S. Olympic team. This is the story of what it takes to believe when the numbers don't.

Greta Meyers showed up to the Olympics with all eyes on the mass start event. Then, two hours before the women’s 3000m event (after a brutal training session, a crash on the ice, and a teammate bleeding in the corner) her coach walked over and told her she was offered a spot to compete. Her body was cooked. She said yes anyway. This is her story of pure grit.

At 14, Charlie Mickel walked away from the most serious ski program he'd ever been in. His coaches saw exactly how good he was, but he wasn't having fun. Reclaiming his love for the sport by having fun on his own terms, he went on to win Junior Nationals, make the U.S. team, and earn his Olympic debut in Milan. Turns out, doing it his way was the right call all along.

Josh Pauls has won five Paralympic gold medals. He played the gold medal game in Milan with a split tendon in his wrist. He became the youngest team captain in program history. He’s been a flag bearer for Team USA. Josh Pauls has been the backbone of USA Sled Hockey and his perspective will make you rethink everything you think you know about what it takes to lead.