Katie Ledecky comfortably won the 1,500-meter freestyle, beating her winning time from the Tokyo Games by more than seven seconds.
Tag: Olympic Games
How the U.S. reclaimed its golden crown in women’s gymnastics final.
The United States pulled away, winning ahead of Italy, which won its first team medal since 1928, and Brazil, which claimed its first team medal ever.
For Many Palestinians, the Olympics Are Easy to Root for but Hard to Actually Watch
The eight Palestinian athletes at the Games represent not only a homeland but a cause. But for those in Gaza, a scarcity of electricity has made it nearly impossible to keep up with the outside world.
China Cleared Swimmers in Doping Dispute, Citing Tainted Burgers
Two Chinese athletes, one of whom was named to the Olympic team in Paris, tested positive in 2022 for a banned steroid. China blamed contaminated food, as it had after previous positive tests.
Olympics Opening Ceremony Singer Redefines What It Means to Be French
Aya Nakamura, the French Malian singer, did more than open the Games. She redefined what it means to be French.
Olympics Opening Ceremony Singer Redefines What It Means to Be French
Aya Nakamura, the French Malian singer, did more than open the Games. She redefined what it means to be French.
Your Guide to Olympic Gymnastics: Floor Exercise
Want to follow the women’s gymnastics competition in Paris, but don’t understand the skills or how they’re scored? Here’s a guide.
Suspected Arsonists Knew Exactly Where to Strike Paris Railways to Heighten Chaos
Thousands of miles of tracks leave the French system vulnerable to sabotage. But the suspected arsonists also knew just where to strike.
Why Only 15 Athletes From Russia Will Compete at the Paris Olympics
Only 15 athletes from Russia will compete at the Paris Games, under a “neutral” designation. The Kremlin is framing the ban as part of its showdown with Western adversaries.
They Called It ‘Improper’ to Have Women in the Olympics. But She Persisted.
A century ago, Alice Milliat fought for the inclusion of female athletes in the Olympics. Her contribution, long overlooked, is now being recognized.