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In Olympic Debut, 19-Year-Old Athing Mu Takes Gold in the 800 Meters; Raevyn Rogers Wins Bronze
They bring home the first 800m medals for the Americans since 1988. Two out of the three podium finishers are 19 years old.
Sifan Hassan Wins Her First Olympic Gold in the Tokyo Olympics 5,000 Meters
Hellen Obiri takes silver and Gudaf Tsegay takes bronze.
Team USA’s Keni Harrison Wins Silver in 100m Hurdles at 2020 Olympics
The world record holder found redemption in Tokyo.
Despite the Pressure, Gabby Thomas Just Wants to Have Fun at the Tokyo Olympics
The Harvard grad studying epidemiology caught the world's attention at the Olympic Trials, but 200-meter star Gabby Thomas is tuning out the hype.
The Women’s Olympic 1500 Meters Predictions Hinge on One Factor: Will Sifan Hassan Race?
The race will have plenty of talented athletes with fresh legs that could foil Hassan’s triple gold attempt.
Elaine Thompson-Herah is the Fastest Woman Alive, Winning 100-Meter Olympic Gold
It was a Jamaican sweep—and an Olympic record—for gold, silver, and bronze in the women's 100-meter dash in Tokyo.
Do the U.S. Steeplechasers Have What It Takes to Medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics?
Beatrice Chepkoech, the world record holder, hasn’t shown her typical dominance, which makes the Olympic steeple all the more intriguing.
Karissa Schweizer and Elise Cranny Advance to 5,000-meter Final at the 2021 Olympics
Sifan Hassan wins her heat to start her highly anticipated 2021 Olympics campaign.
In the Tokyo Olympics 5,000 Meters, Five of the 10 Fastest Women Ever Face Off
The 5,000-meter women’s field features athletes who not only have the endurance, but also can turn on impressive finishing kicks.
How Women’s Track and Field Fought Their Way Into the Olympics—by Staging Their Own
After facing rejection after rejection, how a group of women around the world banded together to start the Women's Olympic Games.
Tokyo Olympics: In the Women’s 800 Meters, All Eyes Are on Athing Mu
The 19-year-old is a first-time Olympian, but she’s capable of winning gold.
Olympian Tianna Bartoletta on Simone Biles, Elite Athletes, and Why Mental Health is More Important Than Gold Medals
Three-time Olympic gold medalist long jumper and sprinter knows something about rising to the occasion on the world's biggest stage. And she has a powerful message for fans and spectators.
Do You Need Reasons to Watch Olympic Track & Field? Here are 5 Good Ones
We’ve all waited a long time for this. Sit back and enjoy the show.
Preparing for the Olympic Double, Karissa Schweizer is “Crushing Sleep” in Hawaii
She'll race the 5,000 and 10,000 meters at the Olympics. Here is how she’s nailing her physical and mental recovery.
Despite a Torn Meniscus, Aisha Praught Leer Will Race at the Olympics
The injury isn't stopping the Olympian.
Experts Share Their Must-Watch Olympic Events (That Aren’t Just Running)
We asked the experts at our sister brands for their picks for the must-watch event they absolutely won't miss. Use this guide to plan your viewing schedule.
At 41, Malindi Elmore is Enjoying a Surprise Second Act, Competing in the Olympic Marathon
She never expected to play a part in Canada’s rising tide of women’s distance talent, but as the national record holder, Malindi Elmore is leading the way at the 2021 Olympic marathon.
The 2021 Olympic Marathon Course: Everything You Need to Know
The 2021 Olympic marathon will be held 500 miles from Tokyo in Sapporo. Here's how the course was designed, and a mile-by-mile guide to what runners will face.
How Paralympian Kym Crosby Gets it Done
The 100- and 400-meter athlete will be representing Team USA again at the Paralympic Games.
Inside Alicia Monson’s Training: Coach Dathan Ritzenhein Shares Her Staple Workouts
First-time Olympian Alicia Monson qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the 10,000 meters. Coach Dathan Ritzenhein shares the workouts he used to keep her fresh during her buildup.