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I’m not one for competitive sport but if the Games added the long lunch mixed doubles I’d be in with a shout

Hezly Rivera may be the next U.S. gymnast to become a household name

Like her men’s counterpart Kevon Williams, co-captain of women’s Eagles says Americans can find Olympic glory

The swimsuit that Michael Phelps wore while winning eight golds medals at the Beijing Olympics is still revered around Speedo’s design center

The Olympic football tournament kicks off on July 24

Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the controversial French founder of the modern Olympics, is proving to be a divisive figure for organisers of the Paris Games. Yet while some deplore his sexist and colonialist remarks, others have praised his dedication to using sport to promote peace, viewing him as a visionary…

Since the creation of the modern Olympic Games in 1896, the competition to be selected as the host city has been fierce. Cities vie with innovation and resources to stand out and attract athletes and spectators from around the globe. Follow our special coverage this week as we bring you…

Carlin picked up two medals at his first Olympics in Tokyo.

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