Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

The U.S. soccer team’s loss at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics revealed some Americans’ unpatriotic bias against them.

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

This standout gymnast has quickly catapulted her way to fame.

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

Climbing, surfing, karate and skateboarding are linked by a common thread: an appeal to the inherent beauty and aesthetic nature of athleticism.

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

Sometimes, it’s more about the player than the game.