Bianca Hillier is a reporter for The World. She mainly covers sports, food, and LGBTQ issues across the globe. Before her work as a reporter, Bianca was the producer and host of The World's first daily smart speaker show called "The Number in the News." Bianca previously worked in television at CBS News and NBC News in New York City.
Paralympian Oksana Masters says she represents both the US and Ukraine as she competes in Paris
Oksana Masters has 18 Paralympic medals to her name. She’s one of the rare athletes who competes in both the Summer and Winter Games. Now battling for gold in Paris, she’s fueled by more than just a spot on top of the podium.
After the gold: A look at how some Olympic champions are being welcomed home
Winning gold at the Olympic Games is a huge accomplishment. But athletes are received in various different ways upon returning to their home countries, with some even being showered with gifts and cash. But others question if financial rewards are appropriate.
‘I’m not finished’: Badminton’s Beiwen Zhang wants gold in the final Olympics of her decadeslong career
Olympian Beiwen Zhang went pro in badminton at age 13, leaving her home country of China for Singapore to pursue the sport. She struggled with the pressure of competitive athletics, though. The World’s Bianca Hillier has the story of how she bounced back, not just from intense stress but also from what many believed could be a career-ending injury.
