Imane Khelif, of Algeria, moved past questions about her eligibility with a unanimous decision over her Thai opponent. She will now fight for a gold medal.
Tag: Olympic Games (2024)
The Tiny Chinese Restaurant That Became an Olympic Hot Spot
A few blocks from the table tennis venue, a restaurant has become an unofficial (and unlikely) clubhouse for fans, team officials and athletes.
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.
As Ukraine Collects Medals in Paris, Its Sports Pipeline Is in Tatters
Facilities have been battered. Coaches are in short supply. Children have moved abroad. Ukraine faces a long hard road toward rebuilding its athletic programs.
Boxing Officials Offer Little Clarity on Olympic Eligibility Dispute
Two Olympians whose eligibility to compete as women at the Paris Games has come under scrutiny will fight for medals on Tuesday.
How Did Simone Biles Become the G.O.A.T.?
She sealed her legacy with four medals at the Paris Games. She created it by being herself and going at her own pace.
Biles’s Small Slip Stalls Medal Run in Paris Olympics
Four of the eight gymnasts fell off the beam, including Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee, the other American in the event. Alice D’Amato of Italy won the gold medal.
How Did Flavor Flav Become a Hype Man for the U.S. Women’s Water Polo Team?
The rapper has become a self-appointed hype man and benefactor to the U.S. women’s team in Paris. He plans to keep the poolside party going into 2028.
How Norway Became a Powerhouse for All Seasons
With money from an oil boom, Norway, a force at the Winter Olympics for generations, is now churning out elite performers in track, soccer and other sports, too.
How Norway Became a Summer and Winter Olympics Powerhouse
With money from an oil boom, Norway, a force at the Winter Olympics for generations, is now churning out elite performers in track, soccer and other sports, too.