Naina Tripathi Naina Tripathi

Coco Gauff

At a young age, Cori "Coco" Gauff set her sights on tennis greatness. This wasn't just a childhood dream; with unwavering determination, she began training at just seven years old. Now ranked number 2 globally, Coco's journey has been paved with triumphs and challenges.

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Max Chang Max Chang

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has been dominating the track & field world with her record-breaking speed and agility. She has taken home the gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and plans to defend her reign in 2024. However, that brings up the question— where did this all start?

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Matthew Mercado Matthew Mercado

Issam Asinga: Record Breaker to 4-Year Ban

Issam Asinga's rise to fame in Track and Field was done under a controversial light. He was accused of abusing substances which he claimed he didn't know of. In this article, we will see Issam's upbringing and view of the situation compared to the positive drug tests and 4 year suspension.

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Lucas Xue Lucas Xue

Pro-athletes As Inspiration

Many athletes often take inspiration from the "goats" of their respective sports. In this article, we will take a look at how famous athletes inspire their fans and the positive effects this can bring.

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Steven Xu Steven Xu

Christopher Bumstead

Famed bodybuilder Christopher Adam Bumstead has gone through trials and tribulations throughout his career. Refusing to let anyone stop him, the self-titled "CBum" does much in his line of work.

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Anna Wang Anna Wang

Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova, the Siberian Siren, is a name synonymous with greatness in tennis. For two decades, she remained at the pinnacle of the tennis world, defeating the likes of Serena Williams and becoming one of ten women to achieve the career Grand Slam. Learn more about Sharapova's life in this article.

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Rohan Joshi Rohan Joshi

Kobe Bryant's Ruptured Achilles

Kobe Bryant's legacy extends beyond championships and sneakers. His "Mamba Mentality" mindset was put to the test when he suffered a major Achilles tendon tear that threatened to end his career. In the following article, Rohan explores his remarkable comeback.

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Lucas Xue Lucas Xue

Johnathan Villegas: Rising Star

Wondering about the latest up and coming cross country athletes? Meet Johnathan Villegas, the freshman from Arcadia High who is quickly making a name for himself as a rising star in the sport. In this article, you'll learn more about his training regimen, goals, and advice for other aspiring runners .

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Max Chang Max Chang

Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal has become a household name in tennis. However, the highly decorated Spaniard has not had a favorable relationship with injuries throughout his career seeing several major ones that have left him sidelined. In this article, Max breaks down his journey.

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Anna Wang Anna Wang

Thomas Simpson

Throughout history, athletes have utilized a variety of performance-enhancing drugs to transcend the constraints of human functionality. Read on about Thomas Simpson and his story of amphetamine.

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Aayush Dhaimade Aayush Dhaimade

The Rise and Fall of Mesut Ozil

One of the all-time soccer players, Mesut Ozil-Aayush, experienced the highs and lows of his beloved sport. Having stood at the height of skill and success, Ozil was sent crashing down due to a devastating back injury. Read on to find out more!

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Elisha Ostap Elisha Ostap

Jon “Bones” Jones

Who is Jon Jones? It may just seem like another ordinary name, but in this article, we will explore his life and why he is considered the greatest mixed martial arts athlete of all time.

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Emma Wang Emma Wang

Alana Nichols

Alana Nichols, the first female Paralympian to win gold medals in both the Summer and Winter Games. This article will look into Alana's life, admiring her perserverance through the many traumatic injuries she faced ever since she was just 17.

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Nathan Chang Nathan Chang

Ogden Lucsik: Back on Top

Playing through injuries is never fun. However, Ogden Lucsik, a pole vaulter from Burbank High School has managed to not only continue vaulting through a back injury, but also perform at an extremely high level. Here’s his story.

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Emma Wang Emma Wang

Wilma Rudolph: Polio

Despite facing setback after setback throughout her childhood, Wilma Rudolph continues to persevere and inspire young athletes today. Explore her backstory and career in Aaron's article.

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Evan Tam Evan Tam

Yohan Blake: The Man Who Could Have Beaten Bolt's 200m World Record

Yohan Blake is widely known as the world’s second-fastest sprinter right behind the world’s fastest sprinter and his Jamaican training partner, Usain Bolt, who holds multiple world records in the sprinting world. In this article, Evan delves into Blake’s upbringing in the Track and Field scene and explores how he rivaled his fellow Jamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt.

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Eric Qiu Eric Qiu

Athlete Interview: Lucas Xue

Phenomenal track star Lucas Xue recently experienced injury to his tendons, drastically hindering his running performance. Read on his inspiring story of shattering records and recovery.

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