Olympics
The Ancient History of Cheating in the Olympics
Punishment for cheating and bribery in the Olympics of Ancient Greece could include fines, public flogging and statewide bans from competition
All the Extremely Absurd Ways People Are Fighting Zika at the Rio Olympics
Donning facial masks, wearing Zika-proof uniforms and freezing sperm: Does any of this stuff actually work?
Italy Just Hosted the First Olympics-Like Competition for People With Down Syndrome
The unique competition drew 1,000 athletes
The Media Village at the Rio Olympics Is Built on a Mass Grave of Slaves
As Brazil looks forward to an Olympic future, it buries its past
Mapping Rio's Favelas
Ahead of the Olympics, Google and a Brazilian nonprofit have been recruiting locals to pinpoint businesses and other landmarks in the city's shantytowns
Olympics Allows Refugees to Compete on Their Own Team
Ten refugee-athletes from Syria, Sudan, Ethiopia and the Republic of Congo will compete at the Rio Olympics
This Startup Wants to Open the 2020 Olympics With a Man-Made Meteor Shower
Could the only thing better than fireworks be fireworks launched from space?
Switzerland Will Host the First Cyborg Olympics
The “Cybathlon” will show what happens when humans and machines collaborate
Zika Virus May Spell Trouble for the Rio Olympic Games
U.S Olympic Committee officials suggest that athletes concerned about Zika stay on the sidelines this year
The World of Competitive Curling Has Its Very Own Scandal
Is new technology too dominant for the Olympic sport?
The International Olympic Committee Just Rescued Its Priceless Video Archive
Seven years and 100,000 hours of work later, the IOC’s archive has been digitized and preserved
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine May Be Derailing the Paralympics
As the rest of the world considers what to do about Russia’s military actions, the Paralympians find themselves in limbo
Here’s What Sochi Looks Like from the ISS
In some ways, they have the best view of anybody this year - no stray dogs, or double toilets, just beautiful lights and an interrupted stream
What Happens When There’s a Tie at the Olympics?
Until they start 3D printing golds on demand the IOC will have to prepare for ties, regardless of how unlikely they are
Sarajevo's Abandoned Olympic Sites
Haunting images of a war-torn Winter Olympic venue
Modern Olympic Athletes Are Bigger, Stronger And Far, Far More Specialized
Over time, Olympians are changing shape to suit their sport
Why Reality TV May Bring Team USA Its First Gold in Ice Dancing
Amy Henderson, curator of the Smithsonian's "Dancing the Dream" exhibition, chronicles the meteoric rise of a dazzling sport once considered vulgar
Sochi 2014: What's In & What's Out
So much has changed since London and Vancouver. Let us guide you through the new Olympic scene
Can a Statistical Model Accurately Predict Olympic Medal Counts?
Data miners have developed models that predict countries' medal counts by looking solely at stats like latitude and GDP
Who Really Composed NBC's Olympic Theme? Not Who You Think
Music for the Olympic Games has a long and complicated history—and John Williams, the Star Wars composer, is only part of it
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