Organizers say if elevated bacteria levels persist, the swimming portion of the race will be abandoned and the athletes will compete in a duathlon. PARIS, France — Olympic organizers postponed the men’s triathlon early Tuesday after water quality test results showed the River Seine is still too contaminated in some parts to allow athletes to swim. … Read more
Organizers say if elevated bacteria levels persist, the swimming portion of the race will be abandoned and the athletes will compete in a duathlon. PARIS, France — Olympic organizers postponed the men’s triathlon early Tuesday after water quality test results showed the River Seine is still too contaminated in some parts to allow athletes to swim. … Read more
Despite fencing’s Olympic longevity, fans might need a refresher on the rules. PARIS, France — Fencing is one of just a handful of sports that has been at every iteration of the modern Olympics, but despite its Olympic longevity, fans might need a refresher on the rules. There are several disciplines of this sport that evolved … Read more
Several events came down to the wire as Americans racked up medals at the Summer Games. PARIS, France — It was a memorable day for Team USA, as the men’s gymnastics team ended a 16-year drought at the team final Monday. Brody Malone, Stephen Nedoroscik and the rest of the U.S. men delivered a stunning … Read more
As the Olympian circled the pool deck, his wife was holding up at sign to reveal to him the gender of their baby due in January. NANTERRE, France — It’s a girl. That’s the surprise message that American swimmer Ryan Murphy got from the pool deck as he looked up at his wife Bridget Konttinen in … Read more
“I think it really tells women that you can choose motherhood and also be at the top of your game and not have to miss a beat,” Olympian Allyson Felix said. PARIS, France — Competing in any sport at the Olympic level is hard on its own, but some athletes are pulling double duty as … Read more
It all came down to the fifth and final trick attempt for the gold medalist in men’s street skateboarding. PARIS, France — Yuto Horigome was not even thinking about the podium this time. The first men’s street skateboarding champion when the sport debuted in the Olympics in 2021, he was so far back going into … Read more