History says the U.S. women’s soccer team tends to perform best with its back against the wall. Each of the four times they failed to win a World Cup, the Americans followed by winning the Olympic gold medal the following year. And after their worst finish in a major tournament — a loss to Sweden […]
Before discovering gymnastics, Kathy Johnson ran track and was quite good at it. She was so good, in fact, that for a time she thought she might become a track and field Olympian. It’s not unusual for athletes to explore other hobbies and interests before settling on their specialty. But for most elite gymnasts, the […]
Formiga competed in the first Olympic women’s soccer tournament in 1996. Last week began her record-setting seventh Games. The Brazilian footballer is one of many Black sportswomen who have made Olympic history — whether they are the firsts, the record-setters or the most decorated athletes in their country. These feats have often been achieved despite […]
Caeleb Dressel has been dubbed the “next American Aquaman” and “heir to Michael Phelps.” With the former king of the pool retired and Olympic swimming set to start Saturday, the 24-year-old Floridian is ready to take on those mantles. In a number of disciplines, the 6-foot-2 Dressel is the fastest swimmer on the planet entering […]
PUBLISHED JUL. 23, 2021, AT 6:00 AM Which Country Is On Track To Win The Most Medals?See the total number of medals won by every competing nation and whether that’s more or less than we expected them to win so far — and how many more medals might be in their future.JULY 237:30 p.m. EDTSHOOTINGMEN’S […]