The Olympic anthem, first performed at the 1896 Athens Games, was featured at the 2026 Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony. Here’s the history behind the song. (AP photo) ...
For many decades, Olympic Games included "demonstration sports." Some, like curling, became part of the permanent roster. But ...
Every two years, the world comes together in celebration of the Olympic Games. Established in Greece, the Olympics have been around for thousands of years. While they've evolved over time, one thing ...
Davidson College Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics Allison Smith examines the "distant echoes" of the original Olympic Games and how they compare to the modern global competition. The ...
The sweat of ancient Greek and Roman athletes was a prized commodity believed to confer special health benefits.
Adele Nicoll will create British sporting history after being selected in Team GB’s squad for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The 29-year-old from Welshpool will become the first British ...
With the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy only days away, South Korea on Thursday vowed to make its new winter sports history next month. The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) held the launch ...
The biathlon made its debut in the 1960 Winter Olympic Games and remains the only Winter Olympic event that the United States has not won a medal in. Norway, Germany and France are the countries that ...
Competitions will be hosted at 25 venues spanning an area of more than 8,000 square miles. Here's what's happening at each of the four main clusters. Loading... Want more Olympics updates? Get our ...