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X Games Gold Medalist Mac Forehand Eyes Olympics

1/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Mac Forehand, a multiple-time ski big air gold medalist, won gold at the X Games with a 2160 jump and will compete for Team USA at the Olympics.
The NHL's Stadium Series on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium coincides with the Gasparilla Pirate Festival.
An NHL innovation competition in Orlando awarded the Change Maker Award to the University of South Florida for engaging Latino communities and the Innovation Award to Florida A&M University for a tech-enabled micro-rink concept.

History

Historical Context

The 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City marked snowboarding's Olympic debut, with over 2,400 athletes participating, reflecting a surge in global interest in winter sports. This trend continued with Mac Forehand's gold medal at the X Games, showcasing the increasing diversity and innovation in athletic competitions, which are shaping the future of winter sports.

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Story summary

Mac Forehand, a multiple-time ski big air gold medalist, won gold at the X Games with a 2160 jump and will compete for Team USA at the Olympics.
The NHL's Stadium Series on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium coincides with the Gasparilla Pirate Festival.
An NHL innovation competition in Orlando awarded the Change Maker Award to the University of South Florida for engaging Latino communities and the Innovation Award to Florida A&M University for a tech-enabled micro-rink concept.

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