Olympics

Stories about Olympics

Swimming warmup at Olympics can be a chaotic ‘nightmare’

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TOKYO — Cate Campbell was a 17-year-old swimming phenomenon when she learned the dangers of warmup at major competitions the hard way. ...

The Latest: Singers perform ‘Imagine’ at Tokyo opening

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The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic: ...

Olympic cyclists enjoy natural COVID-19 bubble outside Tokyo

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TOKYO — The indignant outcry from the UCI, the global governing body for cycling, and several dozen riders that would be competing in the...

Seidemann going for 3rd straight water polo gold with US

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TOKYO — Melissa Seidemann could have walked away after the 2016 Olympics. An NCAA champion at Stanford, she had just won her second straight...

Namibia’s Craven out of Olympic road race with COVID-19

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TOKYO — One of the social media sensations of the Rio Olympics won't be competing in Tokyo after Namibia's Dan Craven tested positive for...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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July 26 1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in...

In swimming, it’s different strokes for different folks

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TOKYO — The Hungarians like medleys. The Dutch have been known to dominate in sprinting. The Japanese specialize in breaststroke. The Swedes excel at...

Total COVID-19 cases rise to 71 at Tokyo Olympics

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TOKYO — An American gymnast and a Czech beach volleyball player were added to the tally Tuesday of people accredited for the Tokyo Olympics...

Samuelson tests positive for COVID-19, out of Olympics

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LAS VEGAS — Katie Lou Samuelson is out of 3-on-3 basketball at the Olympics after contracting COVID-19 while training in Las Vegas. ...

Medal predictions for events at the Tokyo Olympics

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TOKYO — ARCHERY Mixed Team ...