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From the track to the stacks: Paralympian Amanda McGrory races to preserve USOPC history

Summer Paralympics Aug 27, 2021

From the track to the stacks: Paralympian Amanda McGrory races to preserve USOPC history

McGrory’s story on the track features seven Paralympic medals but the transition to her role as an archivist at the USOPC has given her perspective as her athletic career comes to a close.

For the Faroe Islands, Paralympics offer rare chance to wave the flag on global stage

Summer Paralympics Aug 25, 2021

For the Faroe Islands, Paralympics offer rare chance to wave the flag on global stage

The archipelago, part of the Kingdom of Denmark, is in the unique position of being recognized by the International Paralympic Committee but not the International Olympic Committee.

Understanding Paralympic impairment classifications

Summer Paralympics Aug 23, 2021

Understanding Paralympic impairment classifications

Classes for each sport at the Paralympics are determined by the impairment and the degree to which it affects an athlete.

How we saw it: The Athletes’ Olympics

Summer Olympics Aug 9, 2021

How we saw it: The Athletes’ Olympics

Minus fans and fanfare, Olympians could focus not only on themselves but also their fellow athletes.

Samurai Blue challenge awaits Japan's young stars after missing Olympic podium

Summer Olympics / Soccer Aug 7, 2021

Samurai Blue challenge awaits Japan's young stars after missing Olympic podium

A bawling Takefusa Kubo was all you had to see to understand the impact of Japan’s 3-1 loss to Mexico on Friday.

Mexico shatters Japan's hopes of soccer bronze with 3-1 thrashing

Summer Olympics / Soccer Aug 6, 2021

Mexico shatters Japan's hopes of soccer bronze with 3-1 thrashing

Mexico dominated Japan in the men’s soccer bronze-medal game on Friday night, ending the host nation’s hope of a first Olympic medal in 53 years with a 3-1 win at Saitama Stadium.

After loss to Spain, Japan still wondering how to close gap with world soccer powers

Summer Olympics / Soccer Aug 4, 2021

After loss to Spain, Japan still wondering how to close gap with world soccer powers

In the end it was Real Madrid star Marco Asensio’s game-winning goal that stood out the most when contrasted with Japan’s failure to capitalize on any of its chances in the penalty area.

How social media magnified the controversy over Daiki Hashimoto's all-around gold

Summer Olympics / Gymnastics Aug 4, 2021

How social media magnified the controversy over Daiki Hashimoto's all-around gold

The furor surrounding Hashimoto’s first-place finish in the men’s all-around competition last week stood out for the response it provoked from gymnastics officials.

Resilient Japan loses in extra time to Spain, missing chance at historic final

Summer Olympics / Soccer Aug 3, 2021

Resilient Japan loses in extra time to Spain, missing chance at historic final

A late goal by Real Madrid star Marco Asensio set up a Friday meeting between Hajime Moriyasu's side and Mexico with the bronze medal at stake.

The man behind the Olympic 'anti-sex' beds speaks out

Summer Olympics Aug 3, 2021

The man behind the Olympic 'anti-sex' beds speaks out

The Airweave beds at Tokyo 2020 have taken a pounding on social media, but CEO Motokuni Takaoka says they can handle it all.

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