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Everything You Need to Know About the Paralympic Games
The action on the track and roads in Tokyo continues into September. Here’s how—and why—to keep tuning in as Team USA’s Paralympians run, roll, jump, and throw on the world’s biggest athletic stage.
2021 Olympics Live Updates: Felix, Hassan, and Seidel Make History to Close Out Women’s Track and Field in Tokyo
Plus more of the latest results, memorable moments, news, and notes from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
Allyson Felix Ends Olympic Career With One More Gold as Team USA Wins 4×400 Relay
All four women already made history at the Tokyo Olympics. In the final event on the women’s athletics schedule, they teamed up to do it again—together.
Sifan Hassan Wins Second Olympic Gold in the 10,000m Under Brutal Conditions
Kalkidan Gezahegne of Bahrain won silver and Letesenbet Gidey of Ethiopia took bronze.
Running Fans React to Molly Seidel’s Gutsy Marathon Performance
She's the third American woman to ever win an Olympic medal in the distance and everyone is jazzed about it.
Molly Seidel Takes Bronze in the Olympic Marathon; Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya Wins Gold
Molly Seidel is the third American woman in history to medal in an Olympic marathon, surviving the brutal heat to finish third.
The Two Fastest 10,000m Runners of All Time Will Square Off in Tokyo Olympics Race
Sifan Hassan is scheduled to complete her triple distance attempt. The grand finale Tokyo Olympics? The 10,000m.
Social Media Reacts to Allyson Felix’s Historic Bronze Medal Win
Today, there is no internet divide or debate: Allyson Felix is the GOAT.
Faith Kipyegon Defends Her 1500m Olympic Title in Tokyo
The battle between Faith Kipyegon and Sifan Hassan was interrupted by Laura Muir, whose tactics led to the silver medal.
Allyson Felix Wins Bronze, Becomes Most Decorated Female Olympian in Track and Field History
In her fifth and final Olympics, Allyson Felix wins bronze in the women’s 400m final. Defending champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo wins gold.
Athletes Describe What it *Really* Feels Like to be an Olympian
It's the pinnacle achievement for many athletes, but making Team USA brings a roller coaster of emotions that can't always be anticipated.
Emily Sisson is Ready to Take the Heat in the Tokyo Olympic 10,000 Meters
She won the Olympic Trials in record time under a heat warning in Oregon. It was a preview of what’s to come in Japan.
Stiff Competition, Plus the Weather. How Will Americans Fare at the Tokyo Olympic Marathon?
It’s finally go-time in Sapporo for Aliphine Tuliamuk, Molly Seidel, and Sally Kipyego.
Daily Affirmations Helped Valarie Allman Win Gold. Here’s How to Make them Work for You, Too
A sports psychologist gives seven tips to create your own winning mantras.
The Tokyo Olympics are Putting Climate Change on Display
With temperatures rising, will Olympic organizers be able to reasonably keep athletes safe in future Summer Games?
Courtney Frerichs Breaks Olympic Steeplechase Wide Open to Take Silver; Peruth Chemutai Wins Gold
The American made a bold move with three laps to go and the Ugandan was the only one who could answer in the Olympic 3,000-meter steeplechase.
Sydney McLaughlin Wins Gold, Sets World Record in Olympics 400m Hurdles
In the fastest Olympic 400m hurdles ever, Dalilah Muhammad wins silver and Femke Bol takes bronze.
Clarissa Saunders, Mother of Olympic Silver Medalist Raven Saunders, Has Died
The news came early Tuesday morning.
Here’s What Sifan Hassan Will Have to Do Next to Complete Historic Triple
One-third of Hassan’s never-before-done bid to win the 1500, 5,000, and 10,000 meters has been cinched. Here is a play-by-play of what she needs to do next and the challenges she'll face.
Elaine Thompson-Herah Completes Historic Double-Double; Gabby Thomas Wins Bronze in Women’s 200m Final
Elaine Thompson-Herah’s winning time of 21.53 is the second-fastest mark in world history.