Katie Ledecky has tied one of swimming’s most impressive records. Chances are, she’ll have it all to herself by the time she completes the Paris Olympics. PARIS, France — Katie Ledecky has tied one of swimming’s most impressive records. Chances are, she’ll have it all to herself by the time she completes the Paris Olympics. … Read more
When the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle debuted on the Olympic program in Tokyo, Ledecky won by more than four seconds. PARIS, France — Katie Ledecky swam far ahead of the competition on Wednesday to claim her first gold medal of the Paris Summer Games with one of her best events. Ledecky finished 10 seconds ahead of the … Read more
Based on a French word that literally means “second chance,” the word has taken on its own meaning when applied to sports like rowing, martial arts and now track. PARIS, France — Dozens of hurdlers and sprinters will get a second chance at their once-in-a-lifetime moment thanks to a new rule at the Olympic track … Read more
She’s become somewhat of a celebrity herself and has vowed that no matter how much it costs, she’ll make it to the next one. PARIS, France — Covered with pins and adornments, Vivianne Robinson is hard to miss in the streets of Paris. The Olympics superfan has attended seven Summer Games over the span of 40 … Read more
Canada’s reputation for soccer integrity was hit hard Wednesday — and risks further damage from spinoff investigations. PARIS, France — Canadian soccer officials admitted in evidence to FIFA that spying on opponents was routinely done, for the men’s national team as well as the women’s team which has been punished for using drones at the … Read more
That rinse between dives helps keep athletes at their very best. PARIS, France — During the diving competition at the Paris Olympics, divers will make multiple dives during the event. So why, if they know they’re just going to dive into the water again, do competitive divers head straight for the showers after each of … Read more
Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles had the 4th highest overall score in qualifying, but won’t be allowed to compete in the All-Around final. Here’s why. PARIS, France — An International Gymnastics Federation rule will keep Jordan Chiles out of Thursday’s All-Around final at the Paris Olympics, despite posting the fourth-highest overall score during qualifying. Chiles’ teammates, … Read more