Sports

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins Olympic gold in face of political controversy

Becky Sullivan

Fatima Al-Kassab

For two weeks, political controversy and online harassment had loomed over Khelif's participation in the Olympics. On Friday, she claimed Olympic gold and called her critics the "enemies of success."
USA's Rai Benjamin bests world record holder to win 400m hurdles Olympic gold

Emma Bowman

After winning silver at the Tokyo Games, the 27-year-old traded spots on the podium in Paris with Norwegian Karsten Warholm, the defending gold medalist.
National

Olivia Reeves wins first U.S. weightlifting Olympic gold medal in 24 years

Juana Summers

U.S. weightlifter Olivia Reeves won a gold medal in her Olympic debut. She lifted a total of 262 kilograms, or roughly 577 pounds to bring home the U.S.'s first weightlifting gold since 2000.
National

Why does Puerto Rico have its own Olympic team?

Alana Wise

It all boils down to rules set by the International Olympic Committee.
Sha'Carri Richardson aces anchor leg in 4x100m relay win with meme-worthy look

Emma Bowman

The U.S. women blitzed the field to win the 4x100m relay at the Paris Olympics. A few minutes later, in the men's 4x100m relay, the U.S. men were disqualified after a poor baton handoff.
These Olympic medals don’t exist — so we made them up

Linda Holmes

What if there were Olympic medals for audience participation, or the best use of an accessory? NPR’s pop culture critic doles them out.
National

'Chi Chi' Rodriguez, a Hall of Fame golfer who livened up the sport, dies at 88

The Associated Press

Juan “Chi Chi” Rodriguez, whose antics on the greens and inspiring life story made him among the sport’s most popular players during a long professional career, died Thursday.
International

The Refugee Olympic Team wins its first-ever medal, thanks to boxer Cindy Ngamba

Rachel Treisman

Ngamba will leave Paris with a bronze medal, a historic first for the refugee team, now in its third Games. Ngamba, who lives in England, can't return to her native Cameroon because of her sexuality.
International

At Versailles, a grand Olympic venue dazzles spectators and competitors alike

Becky Sullivan

With the equestrian events in the books, the reviews are in: The temporary grandstand built on the estate of Versailles was "spectacular," "magnificent" and a source of pride for residents of France.
Spurred by faith and friendship, two buddies chase marathon medals in Paris

Juana Summers

Christopher Intagliata

Vincent Acovino

When runners take their places at the starting line of the men's Olympic marathon on Saturday, among them will be two friends and training partners, who have logged thousands of miles together.