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It was a night of triumph and history for the United States in two of the Olympics’ showcase sports at the Rio Games. Swimmers Michael Phelps and Simone Manuel stole the show at the pool Thursday ...

With its stunning peaks, beaches and city skyline, Rio de Janiero should provide the perfect setting for Olympic sailing. But with just days left until the Games start, studies have found the waters ...

Police protests, the threat of the Zika virus, incomplete transport links and a "state of financial emergency" — the build-up to South America's inaugural Olympic Games on August 5 has been rocky. The ...

Aly Raisman took Olympic gold in 2012 with a mind-boggling opening tumbling pass. The reigning champion breaks down that same pass, which she hopes will help her medal again in Rio. Image: Robert ...

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"There is not going to be a torch," shouted demonstrators this week in the Brazilian town of Niteroi, the crowd growing increasingly agitated as riot police starting moving in. Some protestors carried ...

Aly Raisman, captain of the U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics team, explains why the balance beam is the scariest event and demonstrates some of the trickiest skills in her routine. Photo: Getty Rio de ...

The Notice of Race for the Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition has been released. The competition begins on 8 August and runs until 18 August at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Notice of Race states the ...

One last display of fireworks in Rio. (EPA/Jose Mendez) That’s it, the Olympic flag has been handed over to Tokyo, the Olympic flame has been doused and … well, that samba party will probably continue ...

Breaking tradition, the Rio Olympics this summer will feature 13 artist-designed posters instead of one. “It’s really hard for us in Brazil to choose one artist to represent the Olympic Games, or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. If the entire medal was made of gold it would be valued at nearly $22,000, which is why 1912 was the last time all-gold medals ...