The Olympics bring countries together through sport. You watch top athletes compete for medals and expect fairness along with unity. History shows a different story though. Personal gain, political ...

The American team almost missed the first Olympics. The Americans claimed it was the Greek’s antiquated reliance on the Julian calendar, yet some have argued that the near-miss was intentions. While ...

The legend of Pheidippides running from Marathon to Athens to announce victory and collapsing may not be entirely accurate.

Athletes around the world have waited four years for their shot at the ultimate goal of a medal from the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Decorated athletes like gymnast Simone Biles and swimmer Katie Ledecky ...

One of the world's oldest sporting events returns this year in the form of the 2024 Paris Olympics, to be held from Friday through Aug. 11. The modern Games, which have been played for parts of three ...