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2026 Winter Olympics, 2028 Summer Olympics: Facts to know
Upcoming Olympic cycles include the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games and 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. Here's what we know so far.
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Olympics 101: What to know with the Paris Summer Games
The 2024 Summer Games lived up to the hype. Here are key facts about athletes, events, and festivities in Paris.
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'Au revoir, Paris; Hello Hollywood': Highlights from Sunday's Olympic closing ceremony
The curtain has closed on the Paris Games where Team USA completed an unforgettable journey with a total of 126 medals, including forty gold
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What's in the medal winners box at the 2024 Olympics?
Medals were the top goal at the 2024 Olympics, but what else came in the winners box? Check out the full breakdown for winners at the Paris Games now.
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Why did Paris host the 2024 Olympics? French facts to know
Paris, France hosted the Summer Games for the third time in 2024. Check out fun facts about French Olympic history now.
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Who has won the most gold medals at the Olympics?
The gold medal tally is one of the most exciting parts of each Olympics cycle. Check out which athletes have taken home the most hardware.
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How old do you have to be to compete in the Olympics?
At the 2024 Summer Games, Quincy Wilson became the youngest American male track athlete in Olympic competition, at 16 years old.
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When are the Olympics over? Closing ceremony date, time, more
The Paris Olympics opening ceremony set a high bar for spectacle. What will the closing ceremony bring? Fans will have to tune in to find out.
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When did summer events become Olympic sports?
Popular sports like soccer and golf weren't always in the Olympics. Check out when summer sports became a part of the Olympic Games.
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Summer Olympics results: U.S. gold medals by event
The U.S. has won more gold medals at the Summer Olympics than any other country. Check out 2024 gold medals by event and the all-time medal count.
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Olympics Dictionary: Breaking to Dream Team, golf to rings
It's time for the 2024 Olympics! Get psyched for this summer's festivities by reflecting on top terms related to the history of the Games.
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Aug. 11 Olympics schedule: Basketball, closing ceremony
On August 11th, Olympic fans can catch finals in basketball and volleyball, in addition to the closing ceremony. Check out the Paris schedule now.
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USA wins men's hoops gold medal game against France and more in Paris on Saturday
Saturday at the 2024 Paris Games was headlined by Team USA's gold medal in men's basketball against France, along with the men's and women's 4x400-meter relay finals.
Olympic Sports
Carrington wins 3rd canoeing gold medal in Paris
New Zealand's Lisa Carrington completed a stunning clean sweep of gold medals in her Olympic events at by winning the women's kayak single 500-meter title in her third and final competition at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium.
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Aug. 10 Olympics schedule: Breaking, basketball, soccer
On August 10th, Olympic fans can catch finals in breaking, basketball, and soccer, among other exciting events. Check out the Paris schedule now.
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Sha'Carri Richardson leads relay team to gold, U.S. women's hoops to play France in final and more from Friday in Paris
The U.S. women's 4x100m relay team won gold, while the men's relay team was disqualified for passing the baton outside the "takeover zone."
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The complete day-by-day guide to Team GB at Paris 2024
Everything you need to know about Team GB's medal chances for the remainder of the Games.
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Aug. 9 Olympics schedule: Breaking, golf, basketball
On August 9th, Olympic fans can catch breaking, golf, and women's basketball, among other exciting events. Check out the Paris schedule now.
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Team USA storms back for win against Serbia and more from Paris
LeBron James, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Noah Lyles are among the most recognizable names who will compete Thursday at the 2024 Paris Games.
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Aug. 8 Olympics schedule: Track and field, basketball, golf
On August 8th, Olympic fans can catch track and field, golf, and basketball, among other exciting events. Check out the Paris schedule now.
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Team USA women's basketball keeps 59-game streak and more from Wednesday in Paris
Several American athletes competed on their sport's biggest global stage on Wednesday at the 2024 Paris Games.
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Who has won gold for Team GB in Paris?
With 327 athletes representing Team GB in Paris, UK Sport have targeted between 50 and 70 medals to top the total of 64 won in Tokyo. So, who has won the top prize for Team GB so far in Paris?
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Aug. 7 Olympics schedule: Golf, volleyball, basketball
On August 7th, Olympic fans can catch golf, volleyball, and basketball among other exciting events. Check out the Paris schedule now.
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Team USA men's basketball moves on to semifinal round and more from Tuesday in Paris
A handful of Americans, including Gabby Thomas, earned medals on the track, while the USWNT secured a trip to soccer's gold medal match.
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Noah Lyles qualifies for 200-meter semifinal, Biles and Chiles win medals on floor and more Monday in Paris
Monday also featured a handful of knockout round matches in beach and indoor volleyball, plus the U.S. women's 3x3 basketball earned a bronze medal.
Medal Tracker
Overall Medal Leaders
- 126
USA - 91
CHN - 65
GBR
Individual Medal Leaders
Gold
 USA | 40 |
 CHN | 40 |
 JPN | 20 |
Silver
| USA | 44 |
| CHN | 27 |
 FRA | 26 |
Bronze
| USA | 42 |
 GBR | 29 |
| CHN | 24 |
Overall Medal Leaders
- 6Yufei
- 5
Marchand - 5Huske
Individual Medal Leaders
Gold
| Marchand | 4 |
| Huske | 3 |
 O'Callaghan | 3 |
Silver
| Smith | 3 |
| Huske | 2 |
| Walsh | 2 |
Bronze
| Yufei | 5 |
| Junxuan | 3 |
| McKeown | 2 |
Olympics News
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'I feel powerful': Palak Poddar on her path-breaking career as female rugby referee
The 29-year-old is a state-level rugby player and a certified match official, all while doing her day job as a marketing professional.
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Faith Kipyegon comes up short in bid to break 4-minute mile
Faith Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic champion, came up short in her bid to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes, posting a time of 4 minutes, 06.42 seconds at Stade Charléty in Paris on Thursday.
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Neeraj Chopra wins gold at Ostrava Golden Spike
Neeraj Chopra won gold with a best throw of 85.29m, ahead of Douw Smit and Anderson Peters
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LSU and Olympic sprinter Favour Ofili switching allegiance from Nigeria to Turkiye - reports
Olympian and LSU Tigers sprinter Favour Ofili has reportedly switched her national allegiance from Nigeria to Turkiye, effective May 31, according to media reports. But Nigeria's authorities say they've not been informed.
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UCI to trial gear restrictions to combat dangerous cycling speeds
UCI, cycling's world governing body, confirmed Friday it will commission a trial to restrict gear ratios and slow down professional cyclists over growing concerns of dangerous speeds and rider safety in the sport.
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Neeraj Chopra takes first major win of 2025 in Paris Diamond League
Neeraj Chopra hit 88.16m in his first throw and that was good enough to take the win in Paris.
