“Oh, my gosh,” one Olympian gasped when she got her first look at the hilly, demanding course. “This looks ridiculous.”
Author: Scott Cacciola
What’s It Like to Be Drug-Tested? We Asked Three Olympic Runners.
It will never feel normal, athletes said, to have a stranger knock on your door and ask for a vial of your blood. Or some urine.
Does a Speedsuit Make You Faster? Maybe. Does It Look Cool? Absolutely.
Once an outfit strictly worn by sprinters, the single-piece speedsuit has become common among middle-distance runners. Its efficacy is beside the point.
How the Runner Grant Fisher Made It to the Paris Olympics
All elite athletes make changes to their lives to keep their careers moving forward. For the American distance runner Grant Fisher, the key to success was in his past.
Olympic Men’s 100: Is It Still a Can’t Miss Moment?
Lacking star power and tense rivalries, the event was not even the most anticipated 100-meter race at the Paris Games.
A Basketball Homecoming for Canada
The Times’s N.B.A. reporter, Scott Cacciola, reflects on the game’s growth in Canada, and how Toronto has become a hub for top basketball talent