Yes, Breakdancing Is an Olympic Sport. Here’s Why I’m Obsessed with It.
One writer takes a deep dive into the cultural history and competitive framework of competitive breaking, which makes its Olympic debut in Paris
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The Olympic Marathon Is Boring. Here’s a Plan to Fix It.
One longtime running editor unveils his plan to spice up the Olympic Marathon. The idea borrows from high school cross-country meets.
Is Olympic Surfing’s Viral Photograph Overrated?
Mocked by some, celebrated by many, the image of surfer Gabriel Medina aloft in Tahiti has come to define the 2024 Olympic surfing event. A longtime fan wrestles with this reality.
The Olympics’ Opening Ceremony Is Pure Jingoism—and I Love It
The writer traces his obsession with the Games’ most extravagant spectacle back to his own childhood—when he saw a man wearing a jet pack land inside the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1984
Your Guide to Watching the 2024 Summer Olympics on Television and Streaming
NBC will broadcast thousands of hours of Olympics coverage across its flagship network, cable channels, and streaming app Peacock. Here’s how to find the live coverage and highlights.