Olympics

As Jordan Hasay prepares for the 2020 Olympic Trials, her new advisor Paula Radcliffe wants to help Hasay make decisions “with her head over her heart.”

The first African-born Arab Muslim woman to ever win Olympic gold reflects on the evolution of women's rights in Arab countries.

Her 26.2-mile debut adds spice to the depth of U.S. women’s long-distance talent—and we should all take a moment to appreciate the era we’re witnessing.

Esther Atkins is competing at the 2020 event as an athlete and a coach—to her husband.

If you meet the qualifying time standard of 2:45:00, you'll be invited to compete at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in 2020.

Here’s where to visit—or run past—when you’re traveling through Tokyo.

American long-distance running icon Deena Kastor shares her secret for unlocking your potential as a runner.

How runners can apply the inspiration derived from watching this year's Winter Olympics in PyeongChang to their own athletic goals.

Olympic figure skater Meagan Duhamel of Canada explains how she's incorporating running into her training for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games.

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How Elizabeth Baker made first-ever US Paralympic triathlon team and went on to take fourth after some illness-related setbacks.

Here's the story from the Games you didn't hear: Four women who fled war-torn countries in hope of a better life and made it to the Games.

The Paralympic Games start in September, and there's some badass athletes taking on two events.

The Olympics may be over, but your favorite athletes from Rio are still competing.

Witnessing a runner missing her Olympic Dream on the track isn't the whole story—Phoebe explains why, and we adore her for it.

The 2016 Olympic Games came to a close yesterday, but the inspiration these athletes gave us is not leaving any time soon.

After fumbling over some facts regarding Meb Keflezighi, one commentator made a correction that didn't appease anyone.

We will at least work out more until the Olympics are over.

This is the most creative way to spice up a workout and keep it current with the games.

Who remembers this race?

From the first gold medal of the games, to the 1,000th ever for Team USA, women are dominating their disciplines in badass fashion.

Upon review, Team USA's DQ in the 4x100 meter relay was overturned due to illegal contact. They get a second shot at the finals tonight.

Here are the oldest and youngest men and women to win golds in main Olympic events.

Now you can work out like your favorite Olympians!

It's part of gritty track running, and as one professional runner put it: "The track doesn't care about your emotions."

The kitchen in the athletes' village holds 18,000 athletes, coaches and staff.

One shares that makeup and nail polish are her version of 'war paint.'

A trip to a popular Olympic training spot led our editor to uncover a behind-the-scenes she didn't expect.

Abbey D'Agostino of the United States and Nikki Hamblin of New Zealand make physical contact and go down in the 5,000-meter qualifier.

How does one of the most decorated American runners and fastest women in the world keep things fresh for her fourth Olympic bid?

Emma Coburn just earned herself a bronze medal and spot in history.

Our Marathon Maniac contemplates what it’s really like to consistently aim for greatness.

Check out these facts to fan your Olympic flame!

The American trio of Shalane Flanagan, Amy Cragg and Des Linden finished in the top-10—for the first time ever in Olympic marathon history.

Check out how this gold-medal-winning 100m sprinter would stack up against some of the fastest runners from the animal kingdom.

She's only the ninth woman ever to earn a steeple medal too; the Olympic event has only been available to women since 2008.

You might be surprised that they are very similar.

We asked some of USA's best hopefuls how they fuel pre-competition.

These are actually pretty accurate if you have a sense of humor. Warning: Foul language is used.

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You can feel every emotion she beautifully shares with her words.

A recent study found out there is a real problem with the way female athletes are described.

This duo is double trouble and though they train together, they fuel a bit differently.

We got a peak inside of English Gardner's Olympic bag to find out.

With fins and hand paddles and some other "toys" for the pool one runner has been able to channel her inner Olympian.

As runners, it is easy to just get excited to watch our favorite athletes hit the track or run the marathon.

Now you can—this infographic breaks it down during this Olympic year.

There’s only days to go before the Olympic Games begin in Rio.

Kiss your excuses good-bye.

And its not due to underwhelming athletic ability.

Companies are taking full advantage of this Olympic year by serving up shades of the flag on our favorite pieces of run gear.

The 2016 Summer Olympic Games start on August 5!

A 16-year-old gymnast makes history as the third Latina ever to be chosen for U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team.

For her unwavering courage and inspiration, Paralympic Swimmer Sgt. Marks is awarded the Pat Tillman Award just a few months before Rio.

The decorated decathlete can now add "Vogue cover" to his booming resume.

Refugee swimmer saves the lives of 20 and is recruited to join 2016 Refugee Olympic Team in Rio summer games.

Here's a full rundown of all of the action from the final day of the Olympic Track Trials.

Sydney McLaughlin is the youngest Team USA runner in more than 40 years.

If you’re not following Phoebe Wright on Twitter, you’re doing it wrong.

On day 9 of the Olympic Trials, the fittest women in the world competed alongside one of our favorite track dads.

When 1,500-meter track star Rachel Schneider fell on her shoulder with only 300 meters left to go, she did the impossible...

Find out which three incredible hurdlers made it on to Team USA...and which woman didn't let a fall get her down.

It turns out, running around a track is actually a great metaphor for chasing down your dreams.

This week, she exposed herself to the world...as the USA Track & Field Olympic Champion.

So many races, so little time. Find out what happened in Oregon today so you can impress your runner friends tomorrow!

Danny and Katie Mackey, are both husband/wife and coach/athlete--it's not always easy to balance both while chasing Olympic dreams.

Tickets were punched to Rio with extra muscle and no dry eyes.

Eat Pray Run DC wasn't always watching track and field on TV while jumping up and down screaming.

We had a chance to catch up with the teammates to see how they are preparing and what they are looking forward to most about heading to Rio.

Rio tickets were punched, runners made history, two veterans collided and people cheered and cried louder and harder at Hayward Field.

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Nike has created some fancy tech—called AeroBlades—made specifically for the fastest runners.

Fans were in full force, runners were fast, and one screamed, "OMG! I have that phone case!"

Nike let us play in some of the shoes that will grace the feet of Olympians in Rio at their spike night event on the track. Peep the photos.

Hint: running 25 laps in the grueling sun is not easy. So these women win the game-face contest.

She crossed the line in a huge grin when she realized she made the team—so is she the Cinderella story America should watch in Rio?

During the second day of the Olympic Trials, Olympic dreams were made—some made their first team!—and people stopped to tie their shoes.

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You know how runners love posting quotes with their 'gram photos? Elites are no different—here are some of the top #roadtorio posts so far.