Since they started late last month, the Olympics have been involved in significant controversies. Things began with the opening ceremonies, then transitioned to boxing, and now the latest controversy ...
Canadian Penny Oleksiak won seven Olympic medals, including one gold, two silver and four bronze. Odd Andersen / AFP via Getty Images Swimmer Penny Oleksiak, Canada’s most decorated female Olympian ...
Team USA swimmer Katie Ledecky won another medal on Thursday making her the most-decorated U.S. woman in Olympic history and further solidifying her place in swimming history as one of the Greatest Of ...
There are just 30 pools in Afghanistan, only one which welcomes girls -- and it is facing militant threats for doing so. Nevertheless a handful are diving in, pioneers racing to achieve Olympic glory ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Artist Sharinna Travieso paints a "Coming Soon" message at the intersection of Francis J. McGrath Boulevard and Green Street. The ...
Swimming is one of the marquee Olympic sports, and it comes with a long list of rules. Between individual events, relays and medleys, there are a bevy of swimming races. Add in varying distances and ...
From pigeon shooting to tug-of-war, here are 11 disciplines that were cut from the Olympics ...
WORCESTER — The women, living and passed, have all left an indelible mark on the city. Worcester native Albina Osipowich began swimming at the Boys Club before she went on to win Olympic gold in ...