The biggest names in sports and entertainment came together on Wednesday night to honor the year’s best, most influential and inspiring athletes at the 2023 Espy Awards.Coming into the big show — held this year a the Dolby Theater in Hollywood — some sports icons and burgeoning stars were getting special recognition for impressive displays […]
Continue readingDanica Patrick hit a home run when she hosted this year’s ESPYs.The former race car driver is the first female to host the ESPN award show and much was expected of the Nascar star, but she proved she has the chops to kick it with the big guys.Throughout the show, the 36-year-old honored the countless women who have dominated […]
Continue readingWinners for the 2018 ESPYs were announced Wednesday, June 18, during ABC’s live ceremony hosted by pro racer Danica Patrick.The ESPY Awards, which honor the best achievements in sports, have been handed out annually since 1993.This year’s champions were decided by fans voting online at ESPYs.com after the 2018 nominations were determined by the ESPY […]
Continue readingMichelle Gisin, an alpine skier from Switzerland, claimed gold in women’s combined. She finished with the total time of 2 minutes 20.90 seconds. It’s the first Olympic medal for Michelle, who is a silver medalist of 2017 World Championships in alpine skiing.The skier shared her emotions: “It’s amazing to be on the podium with two […]
Continue readingIn a contest featuring two of alpine skiing’s greatest athletes, only one could come out the better — and it was Mikaela Shiffrin.Lindsey Vonn and Shiffrin faced off for the first — and last — time in the 2018 Winter Olympics on Thursday morning and afternoon (Wednesday night and Thursday morning stateside) in the women’s […]
Continue readingTeam USA’s Lindsey Vonn and Italy’s Sofia Goggia both went head to head for medals in the women’s downhill final at the 2018 Winter Olympics — and even though Goggia beat Vonn to win gold, the competition did nothing to jeopardize their close friendship.Along with American Mikaela Shiffrin, Goggia is considered one of Vonn’s biggest […]
Continue readingSwedish alpine skier, Frida Hansdotter, won her first Olympic gold by finishing first in women’s slalom. After 2 runs, her total time was 1:38.63. This victory made Hansdotter the second Swedish woman to win the Olympic slalom after Anja Parson in 2006. Moreover, being 32 years and 65 days old, she became the second oldest […]
Continue readingMikaela Shiffrin, who was a gold medalist of 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi in slalom, gained one more Olympic gold medal in giant slalom. She finished the race with the time of 2:20.02 after 2 runs. After the first run, she was on the second place, but improved her position in the second run. In […]
Continue readingMikaela Shiffrin is one of the best alpine ski racers at the moment. She specializes in slalom and giant slalom. Mikaela will represent the United States at 2018 Winter Olympics and we are sure that this year’s results will be fantastic, especially after her victory in 2014.So, let’s have a closer look at the reigning […]
Continue readingWhatever you do this winter, keep your eyes on the slopes for Mikaela Shiffrin. The Team USA skier has been training long and hard for the 2018 Winter Olympics and if the past is any indication, this athlete may just come out on top in South Korea.Ever since becoming the youngest Olympic slalom champion ever […]
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