Olympics Photo of the Day: One Step Closer to Gold
The wrestler Kotaro Kiyooka of Japan celebrates a win on the mat.
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The Modern Olympics Invented the Marathon
A 19th-century philologist turned a Greek legend into a sport.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Roaring Across the Finish Line
Sha’Carri Richardson runs a powerful anchor leg in the women’s 4x100m relay.
Olympics Photo of the Day: A Steep Climb
British sport climber Molly Thompson-Smith hangs on by her fingertips.
The Summer Olympics Can’t Keep Up This Speed
The heat will continue to rise and slow athletes down.
Olympics Photo of the Day: An Emotional Finish
The Spanish race-walker Maria Perez celebrates at the finish line.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Facing Forward, Looking Back
The team of artistic swimmers from France show their other faces.
Elite Athletes Could Be Less Single-Minded
Paying a little more attention to life outside of sports could benefit their mental health, during competition and after.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Respect, Recognition, and Joyful Support
Gymnasts at the top of their game, in a show of mutual admiration
Olympics Photo of the Day: Catching a Fall
A coach reacts quickly to slow a dangerous fall.