Summer Olympics
Cupping Isn't the Only Strange Tactic Olympic Athletes Use to Get a Boost
Those painful cupping "hickies" are only the start—athletes go to great lengths to gain an edge
Dominique Dawes' Guide to Watching Gymnastics
The former gold medalist offers a cheat sheet on her sport’s rules, maneuvers and slang
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
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
A Sports Curator at the Smithsonian Unpacks the Myths and Reality in the Film "Race"
Jesse Owens is best known for his performance at the 1936 Berlin Games, but curator Damion Thomas says there is more to the story
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
Why the International Olympic Committee is Worried About Water Quality in Rio
Viruses and bacteria may threaten swimmers in the 2016 summer games
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
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
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
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