Olympics

Olympian Kristof Milak Says Ripped Swim Trunks Cost Him World Record

While swimmer Kristof Milak won the gold medal for the 200-meter butterfly final at the Tokyo Olympics, he wasn't completely happy. Just before, he had a stroke of bad luck and ripped his trunks.

July 29, 2021

Meet the Olympic Gold Medalist Who Joined the Women's 3x3 Basketball Team Just 11 Days Ago

Jackie Young won gold with Team USA's women's 3x3 basketball team on July 28 at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, made all the more remarkable by the fact that she wasn't even on the team two weeks ago.

July 29, 2021

Simone Biles and MyKayla Skinner Support Team USA at Men's Gymnastics Final

Simone Biles and MyKayla Skinner are spreading the love for the U.S. men's gymnastics team. They were spotted in the stands at the all-around final on Wednesday, July 28, at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

July 29, 2021

Rugby Player Ilona Maher Is the Breakout TikTok Star of the Tokyo Olympics

USA Rugby Sevens star Ilona Maher is winning over our hearts on TikTok, sharing an inside look at the Olympic Games along with her self-deprecating jokes about thirsting after fellow Olympians.

July 29, 2021

You'll Be Amazed By These Athletes Defying Gravity at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are further proof that human beings can do just about anything they put their minds to. Just look at Simone Biles' impressive Yurchenko double pike vault.

July 28, 2021

Jade Carey Stepping in for Simone Biles at Tokyo Olympics: 7 Things to Know About the Gymnast

Jade Carey is getting a chance to earn another medal at the Tokyo Olympics following Simone Biles' surprise departure from an individual women's gymnastics final. Find out more about the rising star.

July 28, 2021

Gymnast Dominique Moceanu Reflects on 1996 Injury in Support of Simone Biles

Dominique Moceanu, who suffered a stress fracture in her tibia leading up to the 1996 Olympics, fell on the balance beam during that year's Games. Now, she's expressing her support for Simone Biles.

July 28, 2021

Why Olympic Swimmer Caeleb Dressel Doesn’t Want You Comparing Him to Michael Phelps

Team USA’s Caeleb Dressel may be the to watch on the men’s swimming team, but that doesn’t mean he’s the next Michael Phelps. Find out why he think it’s unfair to compare him to the greatest swimmer.

July 28, 2021

Lady Gaga Fans Are Convinced This Olympic Athlete Is Her Twin

Has Lady Gaga secretly been training in Taekwondo?! Fans are doing a double take after watching Jordan's Julyana Al-Sadeq at the Tokyo Olympics. See their resemblance!

July 28, 2021

Non-Binary Olympic Skateboarder Alana Smith Pens Moving Message on Representation

"My goal coming into this was to be happy and be a visual representation for humans like me," Alana Smith wrote. "For the first time in my entire life, I'm proud of the person I’ve worked to become."

July 28, 2021

Fencer Kaito Streets Has the Last Laugh After Getting Hit in the Groin During Tokyo Olympics

Fencer Kaito Streets experienced a painful moment during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics while trying to protect his sword. See his reaction to the cringe-worthy moment.

July 28, 2021

Gymnast Jordan Chiles Defends Simone Biles After She Withdraws at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

While it remains unclear if Simone Biles will compete in any more finals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, her teammate Jordan Chiles will "forever" be by her side.

July 28, 2021

Simone Biles Withdraws From Gymnastics Individual All-Around Final at Tokyo Olympics

Less than 24 hours after withdrawing from the gymnastics team final at the 2020 Tokyo Games, Simone Biles' squad announced she will not compete in the individual all-around final on July 29.

July 28, 2021

Michael Phelps Supports Simone Biles After Her Olympics Team Competition Withdrawal: "Broke My Heart"

After gymnast Simone Biles dropped out of the team competition at the 2020 Tokyo Games, Michael Phelps reflected on his own Olympics experience and recalled, "It was hard for me to ask for help."

July 28, 2021

See the Moment Simone Biles Pulled Out of Team Competition at Tokyo Olympics

At the Olympics, Simone Biles had the floor for one rotation during USA Gymnastics' team final before she withdrew. Fans can watch her compete on vault before she decided to step aside.

July 28, 2021

You'll Want to Steal These Beauty Looks From the Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics

Get ready to swoon over the glitzy and glamorous beauty looks at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. From bold hair colors to flashy nail designs, these styles are worthy of a gold medal.

July 28, 2021

Shawn Johnson and Andrew East Introduce Baby Boy With Emotional Birth Video

"You made it, bud," Shawn Johnson's husband, Andrew East, adorably told their baby boy in a behind-the-scenes video. "It's dad. It's dad...I love you."

July 28, 2021

Softball Star Cat Osterman Fights Back Tears to Share Inspiring Message After Olympic Defeat

U.S. softball pitcher Cat Osterman reflected on her "heartbreak" after losing the Olympic gold medal to Japan this year, while offering her encouragement to little girls to "keep dreaming the dream."

July 27, 2021

Caitlyn Jenner Reflects on Her Olympic Journey in New Trailer for Netflix's Untold

Go behind the headlines of sports' biggest moments in the new trailer for Netflix's docu-series, Untold.

July 27, 2021

Carissa Moore Makes Olympic History With First-Ever Surfing Gold Medal

Honolulu's Carissa Moore is the first woman to ever win an Olympic gold medal in surfing, as the sport made its Olympics debut at the 2020 Tokyo Games this week.

July 27, 2021

Simone Biles Is the Champion of Our Hearts in These Emotional Photos From the Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles withdrew herself from the women's gymnastics team final at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But from cheering on her teammates to leading with grace, she proved she'll always be a winner!

July 27, 2021

Lady Gaga Fans Are Convinced This Olympic Athlete Is Basically Her Twin

After seeing Julyana Al-Sadeq compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, you might be wondering if Lady Gaga has been secretly training in Taekwondo. See the actress' Olympic doppelgänger below.

July 27, 2021

Simone Biles Breaks Silence After Withdrawing From Gymnastics Team Final at 2020 Olympics

After Simone Biles exited the women's gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics, she shared insight into her physical and mental health, noting she may not compete in the individual all-round.

July 27, 2021