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 .
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.
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.
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!
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.
Thibaut Courtois: Coming Back From Injury
Thibaut Courtois, legendary Belgian goalkeeper, bears a story of true victory and indomitable grit. Read on to learn his journey of injury and recovery!
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.
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.
Michael Phelps: Struggles of the Greatest Swimmer
Michael Phelps is undoubtedly the greatest swimmer of all time. But even he was not without his faults. Read on to find all about Phelps' enduring and decorated career!
Austin McGinn: Effects of a New Hurdle Coach
Does the performance of an athlete rely on the their own hard work or that of a good coach? The reality is that it is a combination of both. In this interview, Austin Mcginn shares his positive experiences after getting a new hurdles coach, Coach Snow.
Logan Gao: Breaking 5
The idea of running a mile in under five minutes is an elusive dream for many runners, but for some, it is an attainable goal. Logan Gao, a current sophomore, broke the five-minute mark in the 1600m this track season. In this interview, Logan revisits this huge milestone in his running career.
Roger Federer
Roger Federer, arguably the greatest tennis player to ever step foot on the court, has sustained such a high level of dominance for many years. Read on as Yingchi takes us through Federer's lengthy career, numerous accomplishemnts, and injury history.
Noah Lyles
Has the era of Usain Bolt finally passed? Rising trackstar Noah Lyles may be the one carrying the torch now, for his amazing career has forged a path that rivals the former legend. Read more to find out about Lyles!
Eliud Kipchoge
Ever dreamed of being a famous runner? If so, you should follow in the footsteps of world record marathon runner Eliud Klipchoge. For more secrets about his life, read Bradley's article here.
Vrishank Biju: Signing to Compete in College
Vrishank Biju, an outstanding track and field athlete from Arcadia High school, has recently made waves by signing to compete at Brown University. As he navigates this significant chapter in his life, Yong-lin delves into his experience with recruiting and his aspirations for competing at a collegiate level.
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.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Achilles Injury: The Setback Of An Exceptional Athlete
Jakob Ingebrigtsen is arguably the greatest distance runners of this generation. However, his rise to the top has not been without its struggles. In this past year, Ingebrigtsen was faced with an Achilles Injury that sidelined him for the indoor season. Here's Ziad to tell us more.
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.
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.
Athlete Interview: Noah Alvarez
In this interview, Noah Alvarez delves into the effects—both physical and psychological—of having developed PFP syndrome. Conducted by Aaron Ly.