Here’s how Simone Biles and Suni Lee did in the all-around final

Simone Biles and Suni Lee — the reigning Olympic champion — were both looking to make history in the all-around final. PARIS, France — Simone Biles remains peerless. Even when she’s not quite perfect. The American gymnastics star edged Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade during a tense Olympic all-around final on Thursday. Biles’ total of 59.131 was just … Read more

Léon Marchand pulls off one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history at the Paris Olympics

Two grueling races. Two very different strokes. Two Olympic records. Two gold medals. NANTERRE, France — Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren’t farfetched at all when it comes to Léon Marchand. They certainly weren’t a burden for the 22-year-old Frenchman. Marchand completed one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history Wednesday night, … Read more

North Korean, South Korean athletes take selfies as they share an Olympic podium

The moment of unity between the bordering nations went viral as the embodiment of the Olympic spirit. PARIS, France — A moment of unity at the mixed doubles table tennis medal ceremony caught the attention of Olympics fans, as South Korean and North Korean competitors took selfies together with their newly-earned hardware. China took gold, … Read more

Paris Rewind, July 31: Ledecky wins gold, triathlon success, men’s gymnastics upset

Ledecky dominated the 1,500-meter freestyle at the Paris Games on Wednesday for her eighth Olympic gold medal and 12th medal overall. PARIS, France — Katie Ledecky took home her first gold of the Paris Games, triathletes finally got approval to swim in the Seine, and U.S. men’s basketball is heading to the quarterfinals.  Here’s what … Read more