Olympics
Russia's Getting Strict About Doping at Sochi
There will almost certainly be those who get away with it, but you can’t say the Russians aren’t trying
How Worried Should We Be About Terrorism at the Sochi Olympics?
The 1972 summer games held in Munich, Germany, suffered the worst terrorist attack in history
Some Olympic Athletes Have To Crowd-Source Money to Get to Russia
While Olympic athletes may be our heroes, they aren't getting rich off their work, and some have to crowd-source funding for their trips to Sochi
As the Olympic Games Conclude, a Look Back at U.S. Opening Ceremony Outfits
The photos tell the story here, as Team USA has always had an eccentric taste in its uniforms
The Swimsuit Series, Part 5: Olympic Athletes, Posing
Vintage styles cycle in and out of favor among medal-winning racers
How Olympians Could Beat the Competition by Tweaking Their Genes
The next horizon in getting that extra athletic advantage may not be steroids, but gene therapy
Scientists Explain How an All Drug Olympics Could Create the Greatest Athletes Ever
If we let athletes dope all they want, just how big, fast and strong can they really get?
Meet Team USA’s Marlen Esparza, the New Face of Women’s Boxing
The flyweight pugilist has spent all her life waiting for the chance to compete on the Olympic stage. Now, she just needs to win
Why don’t sprinters start with a pistol anymore? They’re too fast
The classic starting gun leaves too much margin of error, so London has switch to an electronic beep.
Susan Williams' Guide to Watching the Triathlon
The bronze medalist offers a cheat sheet on her sport's rules, maneuvers and game-changing moments
Charles Austin's Guide to Watching the High Jump
The gold medalist offers a cheat sheet on his sport's rules, maneuvers and slang
Natalie Golda's Guide to Watching Water Polo
The silver medalist tells you all you need to know about her sport
Photos: Your Favorite Summer Olympian
Recall the athletes who capture our imaginations every four years and let us know who is your favorite
How Fanny Blankers-Koen Became the 'Flying Housewife' of the 1948 London Games
Voted female athlete of the 20th century, the runner won four gold medals while pregnant with her third child
Gooooal! Two Technologies Compete to Sense Soccer Goals
A major botched call by referees during the World Cup has opened the door for computerized replacements
Document Deep Dive: A Peek at the 1948 Games in London
Records at the National Archives in London show how organizers cobbled together the 1948 "Austerity" Games
How to Win Money by Predicting the Olympics
Statistics could help predict just how fast athletes will run and swim at this summer's Olympics
Dana Chladek's Guide to Watching Canoe Slalom
The silver medalist explains the ins and outs of her sport
Anna Goodale's Guide to Watching Rowing
The gold medalist shares her favorite Olympic moment, and explains the basics of her sport
A Single Brain Structure May Give Winners That Extra Physical Edge
An extraordinary insula helps elite athletes better anticipate their body's upcoming feelings, improving their physical reactions
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