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Sebastian Coe among 7 IOC members to enter race to succeed Thomas Bach as president

Two former Olympic champions are in the race to be the next IOC president
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FILE - World Athletics President Sebastian Coe holds a press conference at the conclusion of the World Athletics meeting at the Italian National Olympic Committee, headquarters in Rome, Nov. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)
September 14, 2024 at 8:22 PM

France throws one last party for the Paris Olympics

Paris has wrapped up its feel-good summer with a grand parade
September 14, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Volunteers of Paris 2024 Olympics and French athletes who participated in the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics take part in a parade in front of the Arc de Triomphe monument on the Champs Elysees, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 in Paris. (Andre Pain/Pool Photo via AP)
September 13, 2024 at 1:10 PM

The body of Ugandan Olympic athlete who was set on fire is received by family

The body of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei — who died after being set on fire by her partner in Kenya — has been received by family and anti-femicide crusaders, ahead of her burial on Saturday
September 13, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Relatives try to comfort a woman crying after viewing the body of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital morgue in the western city of Eldoret, in Rift Valley, Kenya Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
September 12, 2024 at 2:11 PM

Jordan Chiles speaks out after being stripped of bronze medal

The Team USA gymnast said in an interview with Forbes that her "skin color" played a role in the decision over her medal.
September 12, 2024 at 2:11 PM
VIDEO: Jordan Chiles speaks out after being stripped of bronze medal
September 12, 2024 at 1:29 PM

Jordan Chiles says she wasn't 'able to be heard' amid bronze medal controversy

Olympian Jordan Chiles opened up at the 2024 Forbes Power Women's Summit in New York City about being stripped of her bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.
September 12, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Bronze medallist Jordan Chiles of United States looks at her medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in Bercy Arena in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024.
September 11, 2024 at 3:42 PM

IOC move on election rules puts up legal hurdles to Coe running for top Olympic job

The IOC has clarified its complex election rules in a move that could block Sebastian Coe running for the top Olympic job
September 11, 2024 at 3:42 PM
FILE - World Athletics President Sebastian Coe holds a press conference at the conclusion of the World Athletics meeting at the Italian National Olympic Committee, headquarters in Rome, Nov. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)
September 11, 2024 at 1:02 PM

French authorities foiled 3 plots targeting the Paris Olympics, prosecutor says

France's counterterrorism prosecutor says authorities foiled three plots to attack the Olympic Games in Paris and other cities that hosted events this summer
September 11, 2024 at 1:02 PM
FILE - Police are seen near the pitch during a men's semifinal soccer match between Morocco and Spain at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at Marseille Stadium in Marseille, France. Spain won 2-1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
September 10, 2024 at 9:40 PM

Jordan Chiles makes Fashion Week debut amid Olympic medal controversy

Jordan Chiles made her New York Fashion Week debut at the Kim Shui Spring 2025 ready-to-wear show.
September 10, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and models walk the runway during the Kim Shui show during the September 2024 New York Fashion Week on September 07, 2024 in New York City.
September 10, 2024 at 1:18 PM

Top Olympic sponsor Panasonic is ending its contract with the IOC

Olympic sponsor Panasonic is terminating its contract with the IOC at the end of the year
September 10, 2024 at 1:18 PM
This photo shows the headquarters of Panasonic in Kadoma, Osaka prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 7, 2017. (Kyodo News via AP)
September 9, 2024 at 7:03 PM

Will Los Angeles 2028 be the moment when the Paralympics conquer America?

Los Angeles, you’re next
September 9, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Fireworks are fired from the Stade du France during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)
September 9, 2024 at 1:38 AM

America strong: Closing ceremony at Paralympic Games in Paris

A series of triumphs for Team USA at the Paralympic Games in Paris, taking home 105 medals.
September 9, 2024 at 1:38 AM
VIDEO: America strong: Closing ceremony at Paralympic Games in Paris
September 6, 2024 at 9:21 PM

Paralympian wins gold after wife won gold medal at Paris Olympics

Hunter Woodhall won gold in the Men's 400m T62 at the Paris Paralympics.
September 6, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Hunter Woodhall hugs his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall  who won the gold medal during Paris 2024 Olympics in Women's Long Jump, after winning himself the men's 400 m. T62 final at the 2024 Paralympics, Sept. 6, 2024, in Paris.
September 6, 2024 at 7:18 PM

Black US Paralympians hope to see a more diverse team in the future

Gold medal-winning high jumper Roderick Townsend and U.S. flag bearer and sitting volleyball star Nicky Nieves took different routes to the Paris Paralympics
September 6, 2024 at 7:18 PM
The U.S. women's sitting volleyball team stands as their national anthem plays prior to the semifinal beginning at the North Paris Arena at the 2024 Paralympics, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Kileigh Kane)
September 6, 2024 at 4:14 PM

Paris wants to honor late Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei by naming sports venue after her

The city of Paris wants to pay tribute to the late Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by naming a sports venue in her honor
September 6, 2024 at 4:14 PM
FILE -Rebecca Cheptegei, competes at the Discovery 10km road race in Kapchorwa, Uganda, Jan. 20, 2023. (AP Photo, File)
September 6, 2024 at 1:58 PM

American swimmer wins silver in Paralympics 1 year after losing leg in shark attack

Ali Truwit's leg was amputated on her 23rd birthday as a result of the attack.
September 6, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Silver medalist Alexandra Truwit of Team United States poses for a photo during the Para Swimming Women's 400m Freestyle S10 Medal Ceremony on day eight of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Paris La Defense Arena on Sept. 5, 2024 in Nanterre, France.
September 5, 2024 at 9:18 PM

Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner

Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated for burns over 80% of her body from an attack by her partner
September 5, 2024 at 9:18 PM
FILE -Rebecca Cheptegei, competes at the Discovery 10km road race in Kapchorwa, Uganda, Jan. 20, 2023. (AP Photo, File)
September 5, 2024 at 5:06 PM

Ugandan Olympic runner dies after partner sets her on fire: Police

Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, who placed 44th in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics, had burns on 80% of her body, according to police.
September 5, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, who placed 44th in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics, had burns on 80% of her body, according to police.
September 5, 2024 at 2:14 PM

Olympic athlete dies after being set on fire by former partner

Ugandan long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died four days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by her former partner, authorities have announced.
September 5, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Uganda's Rebecca Cheptegei during the women's marathon final  Budapest on Aug. 26, 2023.
September 4, 2024 at 4:22 PM

Paralympian Ezra Frech talks winning two gold medals in 24 hours

Frech took gold in the men’s T63 100m final in a dramatic photo finish and gold again in the T63 high jump, setting a new world record.
September 4, 2024 at 4:22 PM
VIDEO: Paralympian Ezra Frech talks winning two gold medals in 24 hours
September 3, 2024 at 4:22 PM

The Paralympic Games are starting. Here's what to expect

The Paralympic Games are set to open Wednesday as some 4,400 athletes with disabilities, permanent injuries or impairments prepare to compete for 549 medals across 22 sports over 11 days
September 3, 2024 at 4:22 PM
FILE - La Concorde square, in the heart of Paris, is turned into a giant open-air arena to host the Paralympic Games opening ceremony, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in Paris, France. The Paralympic Games are set to open Wednesday as some 4,400 athletes with disabilities, permanent injuries or impairments prepare to compete for 549 medals across 22 sports over 11 days in Paris. (AP Photo/Tom Nouvian, File)
September 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Tatyana McFadden and Jessica Long among Paralympians to watch in Paris

Tatyana McFadden and Jessica Long are legends on the Paralympic stage
September 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM
FILE - Italy's Valentina Petrillo gestures during an interview with The Associated Press in Pieve di Cento, near Bologna, Italy, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Valentina Petrillo is set to become the first transgender woman to compete at the Paralympic Games at the end of this month in Paris. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
September 3, 2024 at 1:58 PM

Italian sprinter to become first transgender woman to compete at Paralympics

Valentina Petrillo fell in love with athletics as a 7-year-old while watching Italian sprinter Pietro Mennea win gold in the 200 meters at the 1980 Moscow Olympics
September 3, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Italy's Valentina Petrillo gestures during an interview with The Associated Press in Pieve di Cento, near Bologna, Italy, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Valentina Petrillo is set to become the first transgender woman to compete at the Paralympic Games at the end of this month in Paris. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
September 2, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Italian transgender runner fails to reach 400m final at Paralympics

Italian transgender athlete Valentina Petrillo has failed to reach the final of the women’s T12 400 meters for visually impaired runners after finishing third in her semifinal at the Paris Paralympics
September 2, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Italy's Valentina Petrillo prepares to compete in the women's 400m T12 round 1, at the Stade de France Stadium, during the 2024 Paralympics, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Jackson Ranger)
September 2, 2024 at 5:51 PM

Paralympic athlete speaks out after winning bronze medal while 7 months pregnant

"I'm really proud of myself," British archer Jodie Grinham said of her win.
September 2, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Bronze medalist Jodie Grinham of Great Britain celebrates on the podium at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, Aug. 31, 2024.
September 2, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Athlete went from losing her leg from shark attack to the Paralympics

Ali Truwit is making history by competing in the para swimming in the 2024 Paris games just one year after she lost her leg.
September 2, 2024 at 3:05 PM
VIDEO: Athlete went from loosing her leg from shark attack to the paralympics
September 2, 2024 at 12:58 AM

Inspiring Paralympics athlete mentors next generation

Derek Loccident, a Paralympian who competes in track and field events for Team USA, mentors fellow amputee athlete Elijah Schultz.
September 2, 2024 at 12:58 AM
VIDEO: Inspiring Paralympics athlete mentors next generation
August 29, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Caitlin Clark, Simone Biles and Gabby Thomas meet in iconic video

The Olympians then posed for photos with the rest of the members of the Indiana Fever.
August 29, 2024 at 10:05 PM
The Olympians then posed for photos with the rest of the members of the Indiana Fever.
August 28, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Opening ceremonies of the Paris Paralympics

The world’s leading athletes with disabilities get ready to represent their countries during the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.
August 28, 2024 at 4:12 PM
VIDEO: Opening ceremonies of the Paris Paralympics
August 26, 2024 at 3:59 PM

What to know about Simone Biles' parents, siblings and husband Jonathan Owens

The gymnast was adopted by her grandparents at the age of 6.
August 26, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Family members of Simone Biles of Team United States, (L-R) her husband Jonathan Owens and parents Nellie and Ronald Biles, look on prior to the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena. on July 30, 2024. in Paris.
August 22, 2024 at 5:24 PM

Michael Phelps is a dad of 4: What to know about his family

Olympian Michael Phelps and his wife Nicole Phelps welcomed their fourth child in January 2024.
August 22, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Michael Phelps shares photos of wife Nicole Phelps and son Nico at 2024 Paris Olympics on his Instagram.
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Lady Gaga gives sneak peek at new music

Lady Gaga, who recently performed during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, gave fans a peek at her new, unreleased music.
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Lady Gaga, who recently performed during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, gave fans a peek at her new, unreleased music.
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Why Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles said they bowed to gold medalist Rebeca Andrade

U.S. gymnastics stars Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles spoke about why they bowed on the podium to Brazil's floor exercise gold medalist Rebeca Andrade.
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Silver medalist Simone Biles and bronze medalist Jordan Chiles of the U.S. bow to gold medalist Rebeca Andrade of Brazil on the victory podium following the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor exercise final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Aug. 5, 2024.
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Simone Biles recreates hilarious meme of herself: See video

Simone Biles shared a hilarious video recreating a meme of herself.
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Simone Biles appears in this screengrab from a video she shared on social media.
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US gymnast speaks out on losing medal

U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles spoke out on losing medal as Australian breaker defends her performance.
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VIDEO: US gymnast speaks out on losing medal
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Romanian gymnast receives bronze medal and Australian breakdancer speaks out

American gymnast Jordan Chiles is without the bronze medal that she was awarded for her floor exercise as breakdancer Raygun talks about the backlash she's been experiencing.
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VIDEO: Romanian gymnast receives bronze medal and Australian breakdancer speaks out
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Romanian gymnast receives Olympic bronze medal stripped from Jordan Chiles

Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu received the Olympic bronze medal despite appeals from USA Gymnastics after Jordan Chiles was stripped of the win.
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Romanian gymnast Ana Maria Barbosu poses with her Olympic bronze medal she was given, Aug. 16, 2024, in Bucharest, Romania.
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Jordan Chiles issues statement amid battle over bronze medal

The American gymnast opened up on Instagram about having her medal stripped away, writing, “I have no words. The decision feels unjust and comes as a significant blow...”
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VIDEO: Jordan Chiles issues statement amid battle over bronze medal
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Jordan Chiles breaks silence on bronze medal being stripped

U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles broke her silence over having the bronze medal she won from the floor exercise in Paris stripped.
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Jordan Chiles of United States at the  Paris 2024 Olympics Artistic Gymnastics Women's Floor Exercise Final in  Bercy Arena in  Paris, Aug. 5, 2024.
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Raygun speaks out about ‘devastating’ hate after Paris Olympics

The Australian breaking star went viral with her unique dance moves at the Paris Olympics.
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Raygun of Australia in action during the Paris 2024 Olympics in Paris on Aug. 9, 2024.
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Viral Olympic breakdancer Raygun speaks out about hate in Instagram video

"While I went out there and I had fun, I did take it very seriously," said Rachael Gunn, the Australian breakdancer known as Raygun. "I worked my butt off preparing for the Olympics."
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 "While I went out there and I had fun, I did take it very seriously," said Rachael Gunn, the Australian breakdancer known as Raygun. "I worked my butt off preparing for the Olympics."
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Team USA women's fencing team talks making history

Olympic heroes Lee Kiefer, Lauren Scruggs and Jackie Dubrovich open up about taking home gold and silver in the individual foil, and a team gold in foil at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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VIDEO: Team USA women's  fencing team talks making history
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Why the Summer Olympic Games in Paris may have been a COVID 'success' story: Experts

At least 40 athletes tested positive for COVID at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, according to the WHO. Experts say the Games are actually a COVID "success" story.
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COVID-stricken Noah Lyles lies on the track after competing in the men's 200-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.
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How rampant was COVID during the Olympics?

Athletes who tested positive had to follow certain protocols in order to compete.
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Athletes who tested positive had to follow certain protocols in order to compete.
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Husband throws welcome home surprise for Olympic gold medal-winning wife

Davis-Woodhall won a gold medal in the women's long jump in the 2024 Olympics.
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Tara Davis-Woodhall was welcomed home from the Paris Olympics with a surprise party organized by her husband, Paralympian Hunter Woodhall.
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USA Gymnastics questions panelist who overturned Jordan Chiles' bronze medal

The president of the panel at the Court of Arbitration for Sports, which ruled against Jordan Chiles' bronze win, previously represented Romanian interests.
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Jordan Chiles of United States at the  Paris 2024 Olympics Artistic Gymnastics Women's Floor Exercise Final in  Bercy Arena in  Paris, Aug. 5, 2024.
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Head of panel that ruled against Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal faces backlash

New documents reveal the head of the panel at the Court of Arbitration for Sports has been representing Romanian interests in arbitration proceedings for years.
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VIDEO: Head of panel that ruled against Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal faces backlash
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US vows to fight for Chiles to keep bronze medal after court denies appeal

The Court of Arbitration for Sport denied the latest U.S. appeal and says the American gymnast must return her bronze medal on Monday.
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VIDEO: US vows to fight for Chiles to keep bronze medal after court denies appeal
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Court won't hear appeal from Jordan Chiles over bronze medal, USA Gymnastics says

The Court of Arbitration for Sport will not hear U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles' appeal to keep her bronze medal from the Olympics despite new evidence, according to USAG.
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Bronze medallist Jordan Chiles of United States looks at her medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in Bercy Arena in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024.
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Musk to interview Trump, Middle East tensions, and stunning Olympics finale

Former President Donald Trump to sit for an interview with Elon Musk, Israel braces for potential attacks, and an iconic close to the Paris Olympics. Our panels weigh in on today's top headlines.
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VIDEO: Musk to interview Trump, Middle East tensions, and stunning Olympics finale
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2024 Summer Olympics close with a surprise celebrity arrival

Actor Tom Cruise showed up at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympics. The panel discusses the end of the Summer Games.
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VIDEO: 2024 Summer Olympics close with a surprise celebrity arrival