Snowboarder Takeuchi gets Guinness title

Snowboarder Takeuchi gets Guinness title

Japanese snowboarder Tomoka Takeuchi (R), a women's parallel giant slalom silver medalist at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, poses in Tokyo on April 28, 2026, after winning a Guinness World Record title for making the most consecutive Winter Olympic appearances (female). Takeuchi, 42, competed in the Olympics for the seventh consecutive time from 2002 to 2026.

Snowboarder Takeuchi gets Guinness title

Snowboarder Takeuchi gets Guinness title

Japanese snowboarder Tomoka Takeuchi (R), a women's parallel giant slalom silver medalist at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, poses in Tokyo on April 28, 2026, after winning a Guinness World Record title for making the most consecutive Winter Olympic appearances (female). Takeuchi, 42, competed in the Olympics for the seventh consecutive time from 2002 to 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, acknowledges the crowd after performing in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

CORRECTED: Figure skating: Carolina Kostner

CORRECTED: Figure skating: Carolina Kostner

Carolina Kostner, an Italian former figure skater and 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, gives an interview to Kyodo News on Dec. 16, 2025, in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

CORRECTED: Figure skating: Carolina Kostner

CORRECTED: Figure skating: Carolina Kostner

Carolina Kostner, an Italian former figure skater and 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, gives an interview to Kyodo News on Dec. 16, 2025, in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

Figure skating: Carolina Kostner

Figure skating: Carolina Kostner

Carolina Kostner, 2014 Sochi Olympic bronze medalist in women's figure skating, speaks to the press in Trento, Italy, on Oct. 10, 2025.

Figure skating: Carolina Kostner

Figure skating: Carolina Kostner

Carolina Kostner, 2014 Sochi Olympic bronze medalist in women's figure skating, speaks to the press in Trento, Italy, on Oct. 10, 2025.

Figure skating: Carolina Kostner

Figure skating: Carolina Kostner

Carolina Kostner, 2014 Sochi Olympic bronze medalist in women's figure skating, speaks to the press in Trento, Italy, on Oct. 10, 2025.

File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Brahim ASLOUM ( former boxe olympic champion ) Gaetane THINEY ( international football palyer) attending the Grand Prix d'Amerique Photocall horse race on January 2§, 2020 at the Vincennes Hippodrome near Paris, France. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Loic BARATOUX/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-GANGNEUNG-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-IOC PRESS

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-GANGNEUNG-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-IOC PRESS

(240201) -- GANGNEUNG, Feb. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hong, the Chair of the Coordination Commission and 2014 Olympic speed skating champion, addresses during a press conference held in the Main Media Center at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangneung, South Korea, Feb. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-GANGNEUNG-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-IOC PRESS

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-GANGNEUNG-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-IOC PRESS

(240201) -- GANGNEUNG, Feb. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach (L) and Zhang Hong, the Chair of the Coordination Commission and 2014 Olympic speed skating champion attend a press conference held in the Main Media Center at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangneung, South Korea, Feb. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-GANGNEUNG-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-IOC PRESS

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-GANGNEUNG-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-IOC PRESS

(240201) -- GANGNEUNG, Feb. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hong (R), the Chair of the Coordination Commission and 2014 Olympic speed skating champion, answers to media during a press conference held in the Main Media Center at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangneung, South Korea, Feb. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-GANGNEUNG-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-IOC PRESS

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-GANGNEUNG-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-IOC PRESS

(240201) -- GANGNEUNG, Feb. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hong (1st L), the Chair of the Coordination Commission and 2014 Olympic speed skating champion, writes words on a notebook after a press conference held in the Main Media Center at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangneung, South Korea, Feb. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-GANGNEUNG-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-IOC PRESS

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-GANGNEUNG-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-IOC PRESS

(240201) -- GANGNEUNG, Feb. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach (L) applauses for Zhang Hong, the Chair of the Coordination Commission and 2014 Olympic speed skating champion, during a press conference held in the Main Media Center at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangneung, South Korea, Feb. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-GANGNEUNG-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-ICE HOCKEY-MEN'S 6-TEAM-GOLD MEDAL GAME-CZE VS USA

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-GANGNEUNG-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-ICE HOCKEY-MEN'S 6-TEAM-GOLD MEDAL GAME-CZE VS USA

(240131) -- GANGNEUNG, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Medal presenter Zhang Hong (front 3rd L), chair of the Coordination Commission and 2014 Winter Olympic speed skating champion, presents medal to Spencer Thornborough of the United States during the awarding ceremony of after the men's 6-team tournament gold medal game of ice hockey event between the Czech Republic and the United States at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangneung, South Korea, Jan. 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-GANGNEUNG-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-ICE HOCKEY-WOMEN'S 6-TEAM-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-GANGNEUNG-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-ICE HOCKEY-WOMEN'S 6-TEAM-AWARDING CEREMONY

(240131) -- GANGNEUNG, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Medal presenter Zhang Hong (4th L), chair of the Coordination Commission and 2014 Winter Olympic speed skating champion, hands the medal to Ida Melin (6th L) of Sweden during the awarding ceremony for ice hockey women's 6-team tournament at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangneung, South Korea, Jan. 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-JEONGSEON-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-ALPINE SKIING

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-JEONGSEON-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-ALPINE SKIING

(240126) -- JEONGSEON, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The medal presenter Zhang Hong (R), the Chair of the Coordination Commission and 2014 Olympic speed skating champion, claps hands during the awarding ceremony of Mixed Team Parallel of Alpine Skiing event at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Jeongseon, South Korea, Jan. 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-JEONGSEON-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-ALPINE SKIING

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-JEONGSEON-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-ALPINE SKIING

(240126) -- JEONGSEON, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The medal presenter Zhang Hong (3rd L), the Chair of the Coordination Commission and 2014 Olympic speed skating champion, claps hands during the awarding ceremony of Mixed Team Parallel of Alpine Skiing event at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Jeongseon, South Korea, Jan. 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-JEONGSEON-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-ALPINE SKIING

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-JEONGSEON-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-ALPINE SKIING

(240126) -- JEONGSEON, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The medal presenter Zhang Hong, the Chair of the Coordination Commission and 2014 Olympic speed skating champion, greets spectators during the awarding ceremony of Mixed Team Parallel of Alpine Skiing event at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Jeongseon, South Korea, Jan. 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

Japanese skier Nishi practices on moguls course in Sochi

Japanese skier Nishi practices on moguls course in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese freestyle skier Nobuyuki Nishi skis down the moguls slope during an official practice session for the Sochi Winter Olympic Games in the Russian resort town on Feb. 5, 2014.

Japan's ice hockey team at Sochi Olympic Village

Japan's ice hockey team at Sochi Olympic Village

SOCHI, Russia - Members of the Japanese women's ice hockey team poses for photos at the Olympic Village in the Coastal Cluster in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 4, 2014, three days before the opening ceremony of the Winter Games.

Sochi rehearsal

Sochi rehearsal

SOCHI, Russia - Fireworks explode above the Olympic Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 4, 2014, during the last rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the Winter Games. Fisht Olympic Stadium is seen at left.

Cafeteria at Sochi Olympic Village

Cafeteria at Sochi Olympic Village

SOCHI, Russia - A cafeteria in the athletes village at the Coastal Cluster in Sochi, Russia, is shown to the press on Feb. 4, 2014.

Japan's women's short track team practices at Sochi Olympics

Japan's women's short track team practices at Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Ayuko Ito (front) and other members of Japan's women's short track speed skating team test the ice during practice for the Sochi Winter Olympic Games in the Russian resort town on Feb. 5, 2014.

Isinbaeva speaks to reporters in Sochi

Isinbaeva speaks to reporters in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Olympic Village Mayor Elena Isinbaeva, women's pole vault world record holder, answers questions from reporters on Feb. 4, 2014, at the Olympic Village in the Coastal Cluster in Sochi, Russia.

Gamba MF Endo named J-League's MVP for 2014

Gamba MF Endo named J-League's MVP for 2014

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Gamba Osaka captain Yasuhito Endo (L) receives a trophy from three-time Olympic wrestling champion Saori Yoshida following his selection as the 2014 J-League Player of the Year in Yokohama southwest of Tokyo on Dec. 9, 2014.

IOC President Bach

IOC President Bach

MONACO, Monaco - International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach answers a question at a press conference in Monaco on Dec. 8, 2014. The IOC approved the same day the framework of a new Olympic program, opening the way for a possible return of baseball/softball in a joint bid for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Baseball, softball may return to 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Baseball, softball may return to 2020 Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Softball Association Vice President Taeko Utsugi (L) and Baseball Federation of Japan Vice President Yoshinobu Suzuki look happy in Tokyo on Dec. 8, 2014, after the International Olympic Committee's recent approval of a reform for the framework of the Olympic program which paves the way for a possible return of the two events in a joint bid for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Universities, Tokyo 2020 partnered

Universities, Tokyo 2020 partnered

TOKYO, Japan - Executives of Tokyo 2020, the organizing committee for 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, pose for photos at Waseda University in Tokyo on June 23, 2014, after signing a partnership arrangement with 552 universities from every prefecture in Japan to promote Olympic values.

IOC's Coates arrives in Tokyo

IOC's Coates arrives in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - International Olympic Committee Vice President John Coates, also the chairman of the IOC's Coordination Commission for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, arrives at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on June 22, 2014, for an inspection of the candidate venues.

Ski slope in Sochi opens

Ski slope in Sochi opens

SOCHI, Russia - Children prepare to head for a slope in a ski area that will be the venue for the Alpine ski events at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games next February, as it opened for this season's business on Dec. 14, 2013. The area will suspend business on Jan. 6, 2014, about one month before the opening of the Olympics.

Ski slope in Sochi opens

Ski slope in Sochi opens

SOCHI, Russia - People ski on a slope in Sochi in an area that will be the venue for the Alpine ski events at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games next February, as it opened for this season's business on Dec. 14, 2013. The area will suspend business on Jan. 6, 2014, about one month before the opening of the Olympics.

Japanese skier Ito practices on moguls course in Sochi

Japanese skier Ito practices on moguls course in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese freestyle skier Miki Ito tests the moguls slope of the Sochi Olympic Games in the Russian resort town during her practice session on Feb. 2, 2014.

IOC session in Sochi

IOC session in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) is escorted by Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, at the venue for the opening ceremony of the 126th IOC session in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 4, 2014. (Pool photo)

Sochi rehearsal

Sochi rehearsal

SOCHI, Russia - Fireworks explode above the Olympic Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 4, 2014, during the last rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the Winter Games. Fisht Olympic Stadium is seen at left.

Apartments for Japanese athletes at Sochi Olympic Village

Apartments for Japanese athletes at Sochi Olympic Village

SOCHI, Russia - Japan flags hang from the balconies of apartments housing Japanese athletes at the Olympic Village in the Coastal Cluster in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 4, 2014, three days before the opening ceremony of the Winter Games.

Japanese figure skater Hanyu practices on Sochi rink

Japanese figure skater Hanyu practices on Sochi rink

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu takes part in his first official practice session in Sochi for the Sochi Olympic Games in the Russian resort town on Feb. 4, 2014.

Sochi athletes' village unveiled to media

Sochi athletes' village unveiled to media

SOCHI, Russia - The athletes' village for the Winter Olympic Games is unveiled to the media in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 4, 2014.

Takanashi promises best performance at Sochi Olympics

Takanashi promises best performance at Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi speaks at a press conference in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 4, 2014, promising to give her best performance and aim for gold at the Winter Olympic Games to open on Feb. 7.

Kasai vows best performance, seeks gold at Sochi

Kasai vows best performance, seeks gold at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese ski jumper Noriaki Kasai speaks at a press conference in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 4, 2014, vowing to aim for the gold medal at the Olympic Games to open on Feb. 7. Kasai, who will participate in a record seventh Winter Games, will be competing as captain of the Japan team.

Japanese snowboarder Kadono practices in Sochi

Japanese snowboarder Kadono practices in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese snowboarder Yuki Kadono tests the slope during his official slopestyle practice session for the Sochi Olympic Games in the Russian resort town on Feb. 4, 2014.