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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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2024 Olympics: Five events Team USA has never won a medal in
While Team USA has won more Olympic medals than any other nation, there is still a handful of sports where success has eluded the Americans.
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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.
Summer Olympics
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 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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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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Denmark wins handball; Hansen retires as champ
Mikkel Hansen's international career ended with another Olympic gold medal as Denmark routed Germany 39-26 to win the men's handball title
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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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Norway beats France to clinch handball gold
Handball powerhouse Norway beat Tokyo champion France 29-21 in the women's final at the Paris Games for its third Olympic gold medal and first since 2012.
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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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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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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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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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Aug. 6 Olympics schedule: Soccer, basketball, skateboarding
On August 6th, Olympic fans can catch soccer, basketball, and skateboarding, among other exciting events. Check out the Paris schedule now.
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Aug. 5 Olympics schedule: Gymnastics, soccer, basketball
On August 5th, Olympic fans can catch gymnastics, soccer, and 3x3 basketball, among other exciting events. Check out the Paris schedule now.
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Lyles wins 100m final, Djokovic, Scheffler strikes gold and more from Sunday at the Paris Games
Noah Lyles advanced to the 100-meter final, while a thrilling gold medal match saw Novak Djokovic add another honor to a stacked resume.
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Aug. 4 Olympics schedule: Tennis, golf, gymnastics
On August 4th, Olympic fans can catch tennis, golf, and gymnastics, among other exciting events. Check out the Paris schedule now.
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Ledecky makes history with another gold, Sha'Carri grabs silver in 100m and more from Saturday in Paris
Noah Lyles also made his Paris debut on the track and the U.S. women's soccer team had a quarterfinal matchup against Japan.
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Aug. 3 Olympics schedule: Track & field, gymnastics, soccer
On August 3rd, Olympic fans can catch track and field, gymnastics, and soccer, among other exciting events. Check out the Paris schedule now.
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Grant Fisher makes U.S. track history, Marchand wins 4th gold and more Friday at the Paris Games
Sha'Carri Richardson made her long-awaited Olympic debut during the women's 100m preliminary round on Friday. Here's everything else you might have missed from Paris.
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Aug. 2 Olympics schedule: Track & field, soccer, basketball
On August 2nd, Olympic fans can catch track and field, basketball, and soccer, among other exciting events. Check out the Paris schedule now.
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Ledecky becomes most decorated U.S. Olympian, Biles grabs gold and more Thursday at the Paris Games
Katie Ledecky became the most decorated American woman in Olympic history and Simone Biles won gold in the women's gymnastics all-around final.
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Aug. 1 Olympics schedule: Golf, track & field, tennis
On August 1st, golf and track & field will kick off at the 2024 Olympics. Check out the Paris schedule now.
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U.S. men's basketball defeats South Sudan, Ledecky grabs gold in 1500m free and more from Wednesday at the Paris Games
The U.S. Olympic women's soccer team played its final group match, Katie Ledecky made history again and more from Wednesday at the 2024 Paris Games.
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 |
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Debuting Sabastian Sawe posts fifth-fastest marathon time
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe dazzled in his marathon debut as he ran the fifth-fastest time ever to win the Valencia Marathon in 2:02:05.
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South Africa Olympic medalist Bayanda Walaza doesn't see US college experience as a must
South African relay sprinter Bayanda Walaza won silver at the Paris Olympics when he was still in high school, and despite numerous offers from US colleges, opted to study at home. He is not alone.
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Nelly Korda's Olympic, LPGA Tour career golf honors
Nelly Korda represented Team USA at the 2024 Olympics. Here are some of her key golf honors and accomplishments.
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Bela Karolyi, famed yet polarizing U.S. gymnastics coach, dies
Bela Karolyi, who became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy, has died at age 82.
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U.S. track wants to shorten Olympic trials and put them at L.A. Coliseum
USA Track and Field CEO Max Siegel said the goal is to hold the 2028 Olympic trials in the L.A. Coliseum several weeks before the actual Olympic track meet takes place there.
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Olympian drops French boxing election bid citing racist attacks
Citing racist and sexist attacks, Olympic silver medalist Sarah Ourahmoune withdraws her bid to become president of the French boxing federation.
