An investigator hired by the global antidoping regulator found no bias toward China in a case that has outraged Olympic athletes and led to an F.B.I. investigation.
Tag: Olympic Games
Sifan Hassan Wins Olympic Marathon, Testing Limits of Endurance
The Dutch Olympian added a victory in the longest race of the Games to her bronze medals in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters. “What was I thinking?” she said afterward.
Behind the Scenes of the ‘Treasure Hunt’ for Olympic History
Members of the Olympic Museum’s heritage acquisitions team fan out during the Games to get donations to put on display in Lausanne, Switzerland.
U.S. Men’s Basketball Was Tested. Stephen Curry Had the Answer.
A flurry of Stephen Curry 3-pointers helped the United States survive a French challenge and win a fifth straight gold medal.
The B-Boys and B-Girls of Breaking Put a New Spin on the Olympics
The first Olympic breaking competition received energetic response from those in attendance, but the sport’s future in the Games remained unclear.
The Olympics’ Toughest Act: Balancing Sports and Politics
The Olympics have long been a stage for political expression, for athletes who take the opportunity. Some do, while others choose to focus strictly on their sport.
Belarus Shuns Athletes Who Protested Lukashenko
Many elite athletes who spoke against their autocratic leader must watch on the sidelines while those who stayed quiet or showed loyalty compete in Paris.
Noah Lyles Wins Bronze in 200 Meters, Then Reveals He Has Covid
Lyles said he started feeling ill two days ago and knew it was more than just soreness from winning the 100. In Paris, there are no testing requirements, and national governing bodies develop their own protocols.
Every 4 Years, Timmy McCarthy Gives Ireland a Reason to Watch Basketball
While the Irish have no team in the Olympic tournament, Timmy McCarthy’s eccentric, enthusiastic commentary has earned him his own fervent fan base.
Feud Flares Between U.S. and Global Antidoping Agency
American officials allowed athletes to compete after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs so they could work undercover. Their global counterparts call that a breach of the rules.