The Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing — featuring running, kickboxing and soccer — highlighted advancements in robotics. Limitations, too.
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Some Kenyan Runners See Doping as a Path to Glory, and a Daily Meal
Officials acknowledge that Kenya has a doping problem, but many athletes who are seeking an edge also want a way out of poverty.
Olympic Track Officials to Require Sex Tests for Female Athletes
The change affects women with atypical genetics who have been able to compete if they suppressed their testosterone levels.
The Quiet Collaboration Between Paralympic Athletes and Their Assistants
For competition partners who share the mutual goal of winning medals, eye contact or a simple touch can be all the communication that’s needed.
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.
Should Soccer Make Space for Other Sports?
The saturation of soccer can be suffocating for the rest of the athletic landscape.
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.
Why Kenya Stopped Running From Its Doping Past
A nation synonymous with distance running was given a multimillion-dollar choice: Get serious about antidoping efforts, or get banned from world sports.
Capturing the Split Seconds Between Victory and Defeat
Faced with the challenge of quickly recapping Olympic events, The Times creates its own animated versions of competitions. The internet loves them.
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.