BREAKING NEWS:Within hours, the announcement sparked a wave of reactions from across the sports world, including a warm and emotional response from Grosso’s Olympic teammate Ashley Kerr — who happens to be be a wife of the Oklahoma city thunder head coach Mark Daigneault….see more

Within hours, the announcement sparked a wave of reactions from across the sports world, including a warm and emotional message from Grosso’s longtime Olympic teammate, **Ashley Kerr** — who happens to be the wife of **Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault**.

Kerr took to social media late Friday night to share a heartfelt tribute to Grosso, calling her “a once-in-a-generation athlete and an even better friend.” In her post, Kerr reflected on their years competing side-by-side on the international stage, saying, *“From our first training camp to the Olympic podium, she showed us what passion, resilience, and leadership truly mean. The entire sporting world is better because of her.”*

The emotional response was quickly echoed by athletes, coaches, and fans around the globe, as hashtags celebrating Grosso began trending within hours of the news breaking. Several of Grosso’s former teammates also shared throwback photos and stories, praising her impact both on and off the field.

While details of the announcement continue to unfold, one thing is clear — Grosso’s influence stretches far beyond her sport. Her legacy of dedication, teamwork, and integrity continues to inspire a new generation of athletes.