olympics
A Woman Boxer Just Brought Home a Historic Olympic Silver for the Philippines
Nesthy Petecio makes history for the boxing-obsessed nation, becoming the first Filipino woman to bring home a boxing medal.
History-Making Trans Olympian Laurel Hubbard Exits Weightlifting Competition
Hubbard failed to register a successful lift in the +87kg weightlifting category.
Olympic Sprinter Whose Own Team Tried to ‘Kidnap’ Her Now Seeking Asylum
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, a 24-year-old sprinter, refused to fly back to her authoritarian homeland, citing fears for her safety after she publicly criticised Olympic team officials.
An Israeli Gymnast Won Gold at the Olympics. Then, a Bollywood Composer Started Trending.
The Israeli national anthem seemed oddly familiar to 90s kids from India.
Why This Athlete’s Biggest Moment at the Tokyo Olympics Was in His Loss
Satish Kumar, India's first boxer to qualify in the super heavyweight category, faced world champion Bakhodir Jalolov.
Why Are There Two Bronze Medal Winners in Olympic Boxing?
The reason for this actually makes a lot of sense.
An Obscure Rule Allowed 2 High Jumpers to Share Olympic Gold
The bar’s been set for ultimate bromances.
Why Simone Biles Pulling Out of the Olympics Is So Important to Black Women
Black women, often expected to balance likability and graciousness in the face of adversity, are praising Biles’ decision to put herself first.
Gold-Winning Olympic Athlete Accused of Belonging to US-Designated Terrorist Group
Critics want Iranian marksman Javad Foroughi stripped of his gold medal over his reported membership of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The IOC has called on his critics to provide proof.
She Won Three Gold Medals. But Men Don’t Like Her Hair.
South Korean archer’s short hairdo draws sexist jibes at home.
What Sunisa Lee’s Win Means for Her Hmong Community
The Olympic gold was significant not just because of how well she performed after fellow gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from the event.
Philippines’ Women Athletes Are on a Historic Olympic Run. This Boxer Could Snatch Another Gold.
Despite receiving far less attention, boxers like Nesthy Petecio have been punching above their weight on the international stage for years.