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An intimate documentary follows Olympic champion Jessie Diggins through a pivotal season, revealing her battle with an eating disorder and the courage behind her comeback.
At the highest level of sport, strength is often measured in seconds, centimetres, and podium finishes. Yet for Jessie Diggins, the true test of endurance unfolded far from the finish line. THRESHOLD, directed by Lars Brinkema and Torsten Brinkema and executive produced by Patrick Dempsey, offers a rare, unguarded look at the emotional terrain behind Olympic glory.
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Two Haitian skiers arrive at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics carrying stories shaped by migration, discipline, and belief. Their presence, paired with Stella Jean’s powerful uniforms, reframes who belongs in winter sports and why visibility matters.
When Haiti enters the stadium at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, it does so with just two athletes, yet with a presence that far exceeds numbers. Richardson Viano and Stevenson Savart carry with them stories shaped by migration, adoption, discipline, and an unshakeable connection to a country not traditionally associated with snow. Their participation reframes who winter sports are for, and who gets to be seen on the world’s coldest stage.
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A landmark wave basin is coming to California’s Coachella Valley, bringing year-round surfing to the desert. Developed by Meriwether Companies with Thermal Beach Club, the project anchors a new vision for Coral Mountain Desert Club.
Surfboards slicing across desert water may sound improbable, yet this is precisely the future taking shape in California’s Coachella Valley. In January 2026, Meriwether Companies announced a partnership with Thermal Beach Club to build the largest pneumatic wave basin in the United States, a private, world-class surf lagoon designed to anchor a new era of desert living.
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Whistler Blackcomb marks its 60th anniversary with fresh snow, Epic Friend Tickets, and unforgettable mountain experiences. Celebrate a season built on friendship and adventure.
Snow is falling early in Whistler, setting the stage for a celebration six decades in the making. As Whistler Blackcomb gears up for its 60th anniversary, the resort is embracing the social side of skiing with new Epic Friend Tickets and a season filled with special events, stories, and shared moments.
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KEEN steps confidently into the world of trail running with the launch of the Seek, a new performance shoe built from the ground up using runner insights, trail-tested durability, and KEEN’s signature commitment to comfort and sustainability.
After two decades of creating durable, adventure-ready footwear that champions accessibility and sustainability, KEEN is now blazing a new path—this time for trail runners. With the launch of its Seek trail runner on July 25, the brand enters the trail running space with a shoe that reflects its deep roots in outdoor culture and its continued focus on innovation and impact.
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Senegal’s surfers are making waves globally, thanks to its pristine beaches, welcoming community, and culture that celebrates the ocean’s rhythm.
Along Senegal’s sun-drenched Atlantic coast, a surfing revolution is unfolding. With its 700km coastline of palm-fringed beaches and powerful swells, this West African nation has quietly become a pilgrimage site for wave riders worldwide. But Senegal offers far more than just perfect barrels—it’s a place where surfing intertwines with traditional fishing culture, pulsating sabar drum rhythms, and the mouthwatering aroma of thieboudienne cooking in beachside shacks.