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Buoyed by her faith, motherhood, and family, Marisa Howard never relinquished her dream of becoming an Olympian

Just when we thought the Olympic Village was cool, we took a five-minute walk from Stade de France to this oasis for Nike athletes to refuel, relax, and recover

There are two major differences between the Olympic sport-climbing event (singular) that debuted in Tokyo and the sport-climbing events (plural) that we’re watching in Paris this week

One writer takes a deep dive into the cultural history and competitive framework of competitive breaking, which makes its Olympic debut in Paris

The American recently set a new world record in sport climbing’s fastest Olympic event. We’ve come up with a list of easy everyday tasks that require more time to accomplish.

Nearly half of the surfers at the 2024 Games wore helmets. Here’s a brief history of helmets in the sport and where you can buy them now.

Triathlete Taylor Knibb gave up her spot on the two-rider Olympic squad to gold-medalist Faulkner: “It was an easy decision to make”

Yes, canoeing is in the Olympics—and the races are happening now. Here’s what to expect, plus how to watch the races for yourself.

Hint: they ain’t cheap

One longtime running editor unveils his plan to make the Olympic Marathon a less boring, must-see event

We look back at some of the strangest competitions the Olympics ever held, including an architecture contest and French cane fighting

Five questions with American Olympic climber Brooke Raboutou about the new format in Paris, her physical and mental preparation, and why climbing accelerates personal growth

Think Olympic medals bring you fame and fortune? Think again. For many Olympians competing in Paris, simply staying financially afloat requires constant struggle.

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.

Hiltz, who identifies as nonbinary transgender, has set the American record in the mile, won five U.S. titles, and earned a spot on Team USA at the Paris Olympics

Since the beginning of women’s sports, a question has loomed: who qualifies as female?

A minor controversy about the technical zone cannot sully historic silver medal: “I cannot explain how amazing this is”

Speed climbers were dealt a rough hand at the Tokyo Olympics. This time around, we’ll finally get to see who the best speed climbers in the world are.

No Olympics would be complete without some controversy. In Paris, there’s already been bizarre athlete behavior, allegations of low-grade cheating, and an international debate over air-conditioning.

The 2024 Summer Games feature a healthy lineup of outdoor adventure sports, from surfing, to mountain biking, to sport climbing. This guide tells you when and how to watch them.

Five questions with the defending Olympic champion about her impending retirement, her gold medal dreams, and riding the break at Teahupo’o

Home to the last U.S.-based Winter Olympics in 2002, Utah’s Salt Lake City was officially awarded the bid on the cusp of the Paris Games

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

Riley Amos earned his way to the top riding with past Olympians in Durango, a small mountain town in southwestern Colorado that has produced more top cyclists than just about any other U.S. city

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.

Becoming an Olympic climber involves submitting your body to intense training loads. And for that training to work, you’ve got to fuel correctly.

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Five questions with Haley Batten, who is slated to lead America’s strongest contingent of Olympic cross-country mountain bikers in years

The James E. Sullivan Award, given by the Amateur Athletics Union, is named for an American Olympic official who sought to prevent women from competing in the early 20th century

The policy mandates athletes to undergo questionnaires and tests before competing, with those identified as at-risk receiving further evaluation and treatment

You won’t freeze your lungs exercising outdoors this winter, but there are reasons to be cautious about inhaling extremely cold air

One of the planet’s most popular sporting events is kicking off in one of the world’s most popular cities in July—prime tourist season, on the tail of the Tour de France. Here’s what you need to know.

One of the planet’s most popular sporting events is kicking off in one of the world’s most popular cities in July—prime tourist season, on the tail of the Tour de France. Here’s what you need to know.

A new federal law, the Rodchenkov Act, has the potential to dramatically clean up international sports. A case involving a Texas doping ring illustrates how the new legislation works.

For elite amateur marathoners, qualifying for the Olympic Trials is the ultimate life goal. Bakline’s McKirdy Micro Marathon removes the challenges of running a fast 26.2.

American runners are about to begin training for the U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon

The G.O.A.T. just secured a record-breaking fifth victory at the Berlin Marathon, but his days are numbered. Who’s next in line? Many are looking at Joshua Cheptegei, a 27-year-old from Uganda.

The 'Real Mo Farah' is a revealing documentary about the mysterious life of this Olympic champion and British athletic icon

A beginner’s guide to the biggest event in track and field  

In the opulent alpine resort town of St. Moritz, Switzerland, America’s fastest distance runner is preparing to measure up against the world’s best. How close can she get? 

The Kenyan middle-distance runner is considered by many the best of all time. Just a few weeks until the World Athletics Championships, she’s never been more ready. 

The 2023 season should be full of record-breaking performances from the sport’s biggest stars. Here are the most important things to know.

Next year’s Summer Olympics in Paris mark the 40th anniversary of women competing in the event. With one year until the U.S. Olympic Trials, anticipation is running high.

As we say good-bye to 2022 and the amazing year of running highlights, it’s time to start thinking about all of the possibilities for 2023 and beyond.

What fueling looks like for an elite athlete and world-record holder

Who are the American frontrunners to race in the Paris Olympics?

The collaboration will run through the 2026 Winter Olympics

The marathon elites at the Paris 2024 Olympics will be treated to a slice of history along this iconic course. And 20,024 other lucky athletes will get to experience it, too.

The freestyle skier was named Breakthrough Athlete of 2022, and doofuses on social media couldn’t contain their anger

It's no secret that athletes need to develop their mental game to compete at their best, but a growing number of athletes in many sports are now seeking out expert-led training for their minds

The Olympic snowboarder is focusing on resting, hanging out with her miniature Aussie, and raising money for charity through a new initiative with Purina Pro Plan

The American downhill skier may not have won a medal in Beijing, but he got the most style points by far

Whether they want to or not, organizations like World Athletics and the International Olympic Committee have shed the mantle of neutrality

Critiques about body size and type can not only cause physical and mental harm but also reinforce implicit gatekeeping in sports

Whether on the Olympic stage or the home hill, women on skis demonstrate what sportsmanship, bravery, and self-love could look like

The most dominant ski racer on the planet is constantly questioning her talents—which may be the secret of her greatness

Four years ago, the Minnesota phenom won historic Olympic gold in cross-country skiing, alongside Kikkan Randall. She was just getting going.

We spoke to Mikaela Shiffrin about injuries, Simone Biles, and the pressures of Olympic stardom

The case for an event that’s somewhere between the Boston Marathon and the Olympic Trials

A recent scientific paper predicts how extreme heat caused by climate change could limit the possible host cities for future Summer Olympics

1500m Olympic medalist Josh Kerr and his Coach Danny Mackey on the training, psychology and key workouts that led to him to become one of the best middle distance runners in the world.

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics get underway this week. Here’s who and how to watch.

The Tokyo Games reminded us why athletics remains the greatest show on earth

A few of our favorite moments from the Tokyo Games that inspired us for their demonstration of courage, commitment, passion and excellence.

Despite difficult conditions, the women’s sport-climbing finals produced a predictable result

American Nathaniel Coleman took second, while perennial favorite Adam Ondra missed out on the podium altogether

No runner has ever won the 5,000-meter, 1,500-meter, and 10,000-meter treble at the same Olympics. But there have been other memorable distance triples and doubles.

We asked a handful of athletes competing in Tokyo in various sports to share how they fuel themselves

A lot of the world’s top climbers won’t be in the Olympics. Here’s why.

In what might be the first step toward an unprecedented triple, the Dutch runner won two races on the same day

Super shoe tech has made its way to the track. Here’s a roundup of the foam-and-plate super spikes for racing 800m and longer that you may have saw on the feet of Olympians in Tokyo.

Elise Cranny, 25, won the 5,000 meters at the Olympic Trials to make the Tokyo Games, and has qualified for the finals. She got there by celebrating every step forward.

Despite IOC malfeasance and the ongoing pandemic, the five-ring spectacle is too seductive to ignore

Hillary Bor, who leads the U.S. team in the steeplechase at the Tokyo Olympics, is one of three world-class running brothers. Their journey to Team USA is fascinating.

America’s first time hosting the Olympics in 1904 included a marathon run in 90 degree temperatures, deliberate dehydration, and a champion fueled by rat poison and brandy.

After a year of tumultuous changes, the former NCAA champion talks about his switch to the ON Athletics Club ahead of the Tokyo Games, the intensified training he’s undergoing, and his Olympic goals (and beyond).