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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Russian Petr Gumennik of the Individual Neutral Athletes competes in the men's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Russian Petr Gumennik of the Individual Neutral Athletes competes in the men's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Russian Petr Gumennik of the Individual Neutral Athletes competes in the men's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Russian Petr Gumennik of the Individual Neutral Athletes competes in the men's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Russian Petr Gumennik of the Individual Neutral Athletes competes in the men's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026.

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

4. Chen Yuxi (China, diving) Chen won three gold medals in women's 10m platform, women's synchronized 10m platform and mixed team at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Her victory in the individual platform marked her fourth world title in the event and made her the first diver in history to achieve the feat. Chen also secured a fourth consecutive synchronized world title, second only to the five-title record held by compatriot Chen Ruolin. She was named the 2025 Female Diving Athlete of the Year by World Aquatics. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Chen Yuxi of China posing after the awarding ceremony for the women's 10m platform final of diving at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Luo Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

1. Lando Norris (Britain, Formula 1) Norris seized his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with seven wins, eight runner-up and three third-place finishes in 2025, ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign. The Briton also helped McLaren retain the constructors' championship. This file photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows McLaren's British driver Lando Norris celebrating after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Photo by Zhu Xingjian/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

5. Armand Duplantis (Sweden, athletics) Duplantis continued his reign in the men's pole vault, breaking the world record four times in 2025. His latest record of 6.30 meters set at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo further solidified his status. Duplantis remained undefeated in 16 competitions this season, and was awarded the Men's World Athlete of the Year. This file photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025 shows gold medalist Armand Duplantis of Sweden posing during the men's pole vault awarding ceremony at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

9. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada, basketball) Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA championship in the 2024-25 season. The 27-year-old became the fourth player in NBA history to sweep the honors of the MVP, scoring title and Finals MVP in a single season, after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal. This file photo taken on June 22, 2025 shows Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (front C) of Oklahoma City Thunder celebrating after winning the FMVP title after the game seven of the 2024-2025 season NBA Finals between Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers in Oklahoma City, the United States. Photo by Sun Yuxuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

6. Faith Kipyegon (Kenya, athletics) Kipyegon won her third consecutive world title in the women's 1,500m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 31-year-old also broke her own 1,500m world record with 3:48.68 at Wanda Diamond League meeting in Eugene. This file photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025 shows gold medalist Faith Kipyegon of Kenya celebrating after the women's 1500m final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

2. Carlos Alcaraz (Spain, tennis) Alcaraz finished as the year-end world No. 1 in 2025 after winning the French Open and US Open, collecting six Grand Slam titles so far. His remarkable year featured 71 wins and only nine losses, along with eight titles. This file photo taken on Sept. 7, 2025 shows Carlos Alcaraz of Spain posing with his trophy after winning the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

10. Ousmane Dembele (France, football) Dembele had an outstanding 2024-25 season with Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 35 goals across all competitions to help PSG claim the Ligue 1, French Cup and its first-ever UEFA Champions League title. The French striker was named Ligue 1 Player of the Year and Champions League Player of the Season. He also won the Ballon d'Or and FIFA Best Men's Player awards. This file photo taken on Sept. 22, 2025 shows Paris Saint-Germain's French player Ousmane Dembele posing with his trophy during the 2025 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

3. Ilia Malinin (United States, figure skating) Malinin defended his World Championships title and secured his third consecutive crown at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. Notably, he became the first figure skater in history to land seven quadruple jumps in a single program at the Grand Prix Final, setting a new world record of 238.24 points in the men's free skating. This file photo taken on Dec. 6, 2025 shows Ilia Malinin of the United States greeting the spectators after the men's free skating at ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2025 in Nagoya, Japan. Photo by Yue Chenxing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

7. Summer McIntosh (Canada, swimming) McIntosh broke world records in the women's 400m freestyle, 200m individual medley and 400m individual medley at Canada's national trials in June. At the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, McIntosh dominated by claiming golds in the women's 400m freestyle, 200m individual medley, 400m individual medley and 200m butterfly events. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Summer McIntosh of Canada waving to the spectators during the awarding ceremony for the women's 200m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

8. Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia, cycling) Pogacar captured his fourth Tour de France crown in 2025. He also successfully defended his title at the UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda and triumphed in the European Championships in France. This file photo taken on Sept. 28, 2025 shows Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia celebrating after crossing the finish line during the men's elite road race at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda. Photo by Li Yahui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 15th National Games - Rhythmic Gymnastics

Athletes of team Sichuan perform in the five ribbons event of the group all-around final of rhythmic gymnastics at China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 10, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Long/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 15th National Games - Rhythmic Gymnastics

Athletes of team Sichuan perform in the three balls and two hoops event of the group all-around final of rhythmic gymnastics at China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 10, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hao Yuan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 15th National Games - Rhythmic Gymnastics

Athletes of team Sichuan perform in the three balls and two hoops event of the group all-around final of rhythmic gymnastics at China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 10, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hao Yuan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 15th National Games - Rhythmic Gymnastics

Athletes of team Sichuan perform in the three balls and two hoops event of the group all-around final of rhythmic gymnastics at China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 10, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hao Yuan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 15th National Games - Rhythmic Gymnastics

Athletes of team Sichuan perform in the five ribbons event of the group all-around final of rhythmic gymnastics at China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 10, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hao Yuan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 15th National Games - Rhythmic Gymnastics

Athletes of team Sichuan perform in the five ribbons event of the group all-around final of rhythmic gymnastics at China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 10, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hao Yuan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletes compete in the men's 10,000-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletes compete in the men's 10,000-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

(from L) Japan's Jun Kasai, his compatriot Mebuki Suzuki and other athletes compete in the men's 10,000-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletes compete in the men's 10,000-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletes compete in the men's 10,000-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletes compete in the men's 10,000-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Japan's Mebuki Suzuki (L), his compatriot Jun Kasai and other athletes compete in the men's 10,000-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletes compete in the men's 10,000-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletes compete in the men's 10,000-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletes compete in the men's 10,000-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletes compete in the men's 10,000-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletes compete in the men's 10,000-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletes compete in the women's 10,000-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletes compete in the women's 10,000-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletes compete in the women's 10,000-meter final at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2025.

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Japanese athletes for World Games

Japanese athletes pose for a photo during a pep-up gathering in Tokyo on July 18, 2025, ahead of the 2025 World Games to be held in Chengdu, China, for about 10 days from Aug. 7. The World Games is a multi-sport event for sports and disciplines not played in the Olympics Games.

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Royal Couple Visits Lopikerwaard and Vijfheerenlanden - Netherlands

Benschop, The Netherlands, 2025-05-13 11:10:59 BENSCHOP, 13-05-2025, King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima during a regional visit to the Lopikerwaard and Vijfheerenlanden in the province of Utrecht. PHOTO: NLBeeld/Patrick van EmstIn the photo: The Royal Couple attends a pole vault demonstration by three clubs from Lopik and Montfoort and speaks with athletes and volunteers about the sport and the social impact of club life. Afterwards, they visit Cheese Farm Verwei in Polsbroek Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal Couple Visits Lopikerwaard and Vijfheerenlanden - Netherlands

Benschop, The Netherlands, 2025-05-13 11:10:42 BENSCHOP, 13-05-2025, King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima during a regional visit to the Lopikerwaard and Vijfheerenlanden in the province of Utrecht. PHOTO: NLBeeld/Patrick van EmstIn the photo: The Royal Couple attends a pole vault demonstration by three clubs from Lopik and Montfoort and speaks with athletes and volunteers about the sport and the social impact of club life. Afterwards, they visit Cheese Farm Verwei in Polsbroek Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UNBROKEN GAMES for Ukrainian military and veterans in Lviv

Athletes compete in arm wrestling during the UNBROKEN GAMES for the Ukrainian military and veterans, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 10, 2025.(Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

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UNBROKEN GAMES for Ukrainian military and veterans in Lviv

Veterans support athletes during the UNBROKEN GAMES for the Ukrainian military and veterans, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 10, 2025.(Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

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UNBROKEN GAMES for Ukrainian military and veterans in Lviv

Athletes compete in arm wrestling during the UNBROKEN GAMES for the Ukrainian military and veterans, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 10, 2025.(Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

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UNBROKEN GAMES for Ukrainian military and veterans in Lviv

Athletes play table tennis during the UNBROKEN GAMES for the Ukrainian military and veterans, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 10, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

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UNBROKEN GAMES for Ukrainian military and veterans in Lviv

Athletes shoot laser pistols during the UNBROKEN GAMES for the Ukrainian military and veterans, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 10, 2025.(Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

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Invictus - Duke And Duchess Of Sussex At Whistler Welcome Celebration

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, poses with United Kingdom athletes at the skeleton competition during the 2025 Invictus Games, in Whistler, B.C., Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Invictus - Duke And Duchess Of Sussex At Whistler Welcome Celebration

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, smiles while meeting United Kingdom athletes at the skeleton competition during the 2025 Invictus Games, in Whistler, B.C., Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Invictus - Duke And Duchess Of Sussex At Whistler Welcome Celebration

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, meet United Kingdom athletes at the skeleton competition during the 2025 Invictus Games, in Whistler, B.C., Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Invictus - Duke And Duchess Of Sussex At Whistler Welcome Celebration

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, leave after visiting with athletes at the skeleton competition during the 2025 Invictus Games, in Whistler, B.C., Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Invictus - Duke And Duchess Of Sussex At Whistler Welcome Celebration

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, poses with United Kingdom athletes at the skeleton competition during the 2025 Invictus Games, in Whistler, B.C., Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Invictus - Duke And Duchess Of Sussex At Whistler Welcome Celebration

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, leave after visiting with athletes at the skeleton competition during the 2025 Invictus Games, in Whistler, B.C., Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM