"Boundaries aren’t meant to scare me"-Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone gets real about pushing herself as she aims to achieve greater heights in the sport Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the reigning World Athlete of the Year, opened up about her fearless mindset in a recent Harper's Bazaar interview, declaring: "Boundaries aren’t meant to scare me; they’re meant to be pushed through." After a groundbreaking 2025 season—winning the 400m flat world title in Tokyo with a championship record 47.78 seconds and contributing to 4x400m relay gold—the Olympic champion reflected on stepping outside her comfort zone by switching from her dominant 400m hurdles. She views limits as opportunities for growth, both on the track and in life, like managing finances and personal development. This approach fuels her pursuit of excellence, with eyes on further records and possibly new events ahead of future competitions. #achievegreaterheights #SydneyMcLaughlinLevrone #sportivo

Pure joy on the world’s biggest stage: Lindsey Vonn, 41, Qualifies for Fifth Olympics in Dazzling Comeback...Read more ⬇️ https://vibyemedia.com/2025/12/28/pure-joy-lindsey-vonn-41-qualifies-for-fifth-olympics-in-dazzling-comeback/#sportivo

Just over a month before the Olympic flame is lit, Livigno makes history by hosting for the very first time a stage of the Alpine Skiing World Cup: the Men’s Super-G, scheduled for December 27, 2025 at 11:30 CET. This unique and spectacular event will bring the world’s top athletes to the heart of the Alps, ready to challenge themselves on a brand-new course—technical and fast—combining flowing sections with demanding walls that feature slopes of up to 52%. Starting at 2,375 meters, not far from Rifugio Costaccia, the race will lead competitors down the Tagliede – Li Zeta slope to the town center finish line at 1,850 meters, offering the audience a direct view of the thrilling finale. With a length of 1,800 meters and a vertical drop of 517 meters, the course promises strong emotions and great spectacle, rewarding only the most complete skiers. It will be a contest of the highest technical level, a crucial test ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, and at the same time a celebration for the fans, who will experience first-hand the intensity of a sporting event destined to be remembered. HEAD SKI Photo: GEPA-pictures.com Text: Livigno #sportivo

Sivert Guttorm Bakken, the talented Norwegian biathlon athlete and Olympic hopeful, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 27 while training in Italy, leaving the biathlon community in deep sorrow. The International Biathlon Union (IBU) expressed their profound sadness at the loss, noting that Bakken’s journey back to the sport after being diagnosed with myocarditis, a heart condition, following the 2022 season, was nothing short of inspiring. During his career, he had participated in 31 World Cup competitions, achieving four first-place finishes, including a memorable victory in Oslo in front of his home fans in 2022. At the time of his passing, he was the reigning European champion in the 10-kilometer sprint and two relay events, actively preparing for the Milan Olympics. IBU President Olle Dahlin highlighted Bakken’s resilience and determination, describing his return to biathlon as a source of immense joy and inspiration for everyone involved in the sport. Teammates, including Sturla Holm Laegreid, shared heartfelt tributes, emphasizing how Bakken faced challenges with unwavering strength and became a role model whose dedication and perseverance inspired those around him. His legacy in the biathlon world and the lives he touched will be remembered with admiration and respect. #SivertBakken #Biathlon #OlympicHopeful #Inspiration #Resilience #SportsCommunity #EuropeanChampion #AthleteLegacy #NeverGiveUp #sportivo

Ariarne Titmus enjoys date with boyfriend Mack Powell after retirement from swimming Retired Australian swimming icon Ariarne Titmus is embracing life beyond the pool, recently sharing glimpses of a cozy date with boyfriend Mac Powell. The four-time Olympic gold medalist, who shocked fans by announcing her retirement in October 2025 at age 25, has prioritized personal happiness, including her relationship with the Melbourne-based investment analyst. The couple, who went public earlier this year and even moved in together in Melbourne, appeared relaxed and happy in recent photos. Titmus cited shifting priorities—family, love, and health—after a cancer scare and Paris Olympics success as reasons for stepping away from competition. Fans adore her post-retirement glow, with many commenting on her newfound balance. As the 200m freestyle world record holder hangs up her goggles, Titmus is thriving in this new chapter focused on love and normalcy. #AriarneTitmus #MackPowell #sportivo

American #discusthrow star Valarie Allman is a two-time #Olympics champion More on http://www.athleticsnews365.com/american-discus-thrower-valarie-allman/ #sportivo

Shiffrin and Vonn are only the latest in a long line of amazing American women ski racers. Admittedly, they have raised the bar considerably but here’s one of my favorites. The great Picabo Street. Olympic gold medalist and two time World Cup downhill champion. She was one of those racers that I could never get a bad shot of. She was always in control and looked the business. This is her winning the ‘94 Lake Louise Women’s World Cup downhill. #sportivo

History in the making. Lindsey Vonn is headed back to the Olympic stage! 🔥🇺🇸🥇 #sportivo

Adelia Petrosian took a risk with an ultra-jump before the Olympics and she did it-a triple axel (3A) Petrosian became the first three-time champion of Russia since Anna Shcherbakova 🥇🥇🥇 Adelia Petrosian won the tournament in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and Anna Shcherbakova won in 2018, 2019, and 2020 🌟 @SkateGambit #sportivo

First 2-woman Bobsleigh World Cup victory since January 2022 for the two-time Olympic Champion: Kaillie Armbruster Humphries, 2-woman Bobsleigh Olympic Champion in 2010 and 2014 and four-time World Champion, celebrated her first victory in the race series in almost three years at the fourth IBSF World Cup in the Olympic winter. With brakewoman Emily Renna, Armbruster Humphries relegated Lisa Buckwitz / Lauryn Siebert (0.27 seconds behind) to second place in Sigulda 🇱🇻. In the first run, Buckwitz / Siebert improved the five-year-old start record in Sigulda, set at the time by their teammates Laura Nolte / Deborah Levi, to 5.18 seconds. ✨ World Champion and defending World Cup title holder Laura Nolte (0.28 seconds behind) took third place with her brakewoman Leonie Kluwig, just one hundredth of a second behind. The second US duo, Elana Meyers Taylor / Jadin O'Brien, missed out on their first World Cup podium finish in the Olympic winter by a mere two hundredths of a second, finishing fourth. The Swiss pair Melanie Hasler / Nadja Pasternack came fifth ahead of Kim Kalicki / Anabel Galader. Read more 📰 https://www.ibsf.org/en/news/detail/two-time-olympic-champion-humphries-with-first-world-cup-victory-in-3-years-in-the-2-woman-bobsleigh #sportivo #IBSF #slidingtoMiCo2026

Second consecutive victory for skeleton athlete Kim Meylemans: In Sigulda 🇱🇻, the Belgian thus celebrated her fourth podium finish in the fourth race of the Olympic winter. Kim Meylemans is also the anniversary winner of the Women's Skeleton World Cup: The IBSF World Cup in Sigulda on 19 December marked the 200th anniversary race for female skeleton athletes. ✨ Anna Fernstaedt (0.08 seconds behind) celebrated second place and her second podium finish for Czechia in Sigulda. Amelia Coltman (0.14 seconds behind) came third. World Cup title defender Janine Flock, who was in the lead after the first World Cup run in Sigulda, fell just short of the podium places in the final and finished fourth ahead of Olympic Champion Hannah Neise and Britain's Freya Tarbit in fifth and sixth place. Read more 📰 https://www.ibsf.org/en/news/detail/ibsf-womens-skeleton-world-cup-kim-meylemans-extends-lead-with-second-consecutive-win #sportivo #IBSF #slidingtoMiCo2026

Back-to-back wins for Armand Duplantis 🏆🏆 The Olympic and World pole vault champion is once again voted the World Sport Star at BBC Sports Personality of the Year! #sportivo