Ryan Lochte is just a 32-year-old kid who embellished the truth a little bit to avoid trouble while having some harmless fun abroad at the Olympics. Actually, in a sense, he is the real victim here and all lives … … Read More
He came, he ran, he conquered once again. Usain Bolt triumphed in the men’s 4 x 100-meter relay Friday, helping his Jamaican team mates cross the line in first position. The win marks the “triple triple” for Bolt, meaning he’s … Read More
The Olympics are the one of the most diverse events in the universe, bringing together people of every race, creed, religion, sexuality and nationality. But for far too long, the Olympics have discriminated against one of the most underrepresented populations … Read More
Britain’s Andy Murray has won his second Olympic gold medal by beating Argentina’s Juan Martin Del Potro after an excruciating four-hour match. SEE ALSO: Usain Bolt gives the world the best Usain Bolt photo ever The epic victory made him … Read More
It wasn’t even close. Katie Ledecky set a world record during the 800-meter freestyle, clocking in at 8:12.86. It was her last swim in Rio and her other wins this week make her the first woman since 1968 to get … Read More
Olympic medalists traditionally cradle flower bouquets as they hold up gold, silver or bronze medals from a tiered platform. But not this year in Brazil. Instead, the world’s best gymnasts, runners, ping-pongers and trampolinists are clutching small 3-D sculptures of … Read More
You know what’s better than one incredible, groundbreaking Simone? Yep. You got it. The incomparably badass Simone Biles led the U.S. women’s gymnastics team to gold on Tuesday. On Thursday, she and teammate Aly Raisman took gold and silver medals … Read More
The Olympics aren’t always as glamorous as they seem — especially when it comes to canoeing. On Thursday, New Zealand’s Luuka Jones slipped into second place in the K1 canoe slalom. Photos of the event reveal how physically taxing professional … Read More
Let the Fruit Games begin. Over the years, Google has done many different style Google Doodles to recognize the Olympic games. In their own stylized way, these daily drawings and animations usually celebrate the specific sports and, more broadly, the … Read More