Sports

Technically, the fastest Olympian just took bronze in speed climbing

Emma Bowman

After setting a couple world speed climbing records this week, American Sam Watson fell to China’s Peng Wu, who was then beaten by Indonesia’s Leonardo Veddriq. Veddriq took gold in 4.75 seconds.
National

With the Summer Olympics in full swing, sports anti-doping agencies escalate feud

Brian Mann

The World Anti-Doping Agency has blasted America's anti-doping organization for allowing athletes to compete after using performance enhancing drugs, if they agreed to serve as informants.
International

For Ukraine's Olympic breakdancers, 'shining' is more important than winning

Hanna Palamarenko

As the sport makes its Olympic debut in Paris, a small crew of dancers from Ukraine look forward to representing their war-torn country and its rich culture on the world stage.
Ashleigh Johnson is a water polo champion. She might lead the U.S. to another gold

Christopher Intagliata

Juana Summers

Vincent Acovino

Ashleigh Johnson is one of the best water polo goalkeepers in the world. Can she guide the U.S. women's team to another Olympic gold?
National

Quincy Hall wins the Olympic 400-meter race, bringing gold back to the U.S.

Becky Sullivan

For decades, the U.S. dominated the men's 400-meter race, one of the most difficult and prestigious events at any Olympic Games. But no American man had won gold since 2008 — until Wednesday.
Watching artistic swimming? 6 questions about the Olympic sport, answered

Emma Bowman

The sport is already underway at the Paris Games this week, with two medals at stake. Don't let the grace and poise fool you: Artistic swimming is quite physically demanding. How do they do it?
International

Who is Vinesh Phogat, the wrestler who lost an Olympic medal over her weight?

Bill Chappell

Phogat defeated the reigning Olympic champion on her way to a spot in the final. But Indian officials said that despite drastic measures, such as cutting her hair, she was around 100 grams overweight.
Health

Inspired by the Olympics? It’s not too late to ignite your own fitness journey

Margaret Cirino

Some athletes at the Paris Olympics didn't discover their sport until later in life. Here are five science-backed tips that can help you start an exercise routine you'll actually stick with.
National

U.S. figure skating team awarded gold medals in Paris after a 2-year delay

Brian Mann

More than two years after the Beijing Winter Games and a Russian doping controversy, the U.S. figure skating team finally received the gold medals the team won during a ceremony at the Paris Olympics.
Olympians at the Paris Games want to cheer on the Olympians, too

Emma Bowman

Olympians are just as excited as the public to witness the athleticism at the Paris Games — especially if it's not their own sport. Here are some of your favorite Olympians' favorite Olympians.