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Some Olympic athletes still sport paper bibs.

Why Do Some Olympic Athletes Wear Paper Numbers?

The big paper tags seen on Olympic track and field athletes are both high-tech tracking devices and sentimental souvenirs.

Help that special someone reach their fitness goals with these thoughtful gifts.

10 Gifts for the Sporty Person In Your Life

It can be tricky to shop for the sporty person in your life, but these holiday gifts can help them reach their fitness goals and have fun along the way.

It doesn't matter if you're wearing your shoes or someone else's—but it does matter how tall you are.

How Many Steps Are in a Mile?

How many steps it takes to walk a mile depends on your height and speed—but there is an average number.

Elaine Thompson-Herah (third from left) on her way to a gold medal in the women's 100-meter dash at Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Are There Lane Advantages in Olympic Track Races?

It’s especially impressive if an Olympic runner wins a gold medal from lane 8 or lane 1. But is it really about the lane?

Erriyon Knighton, center, after winning his heat at the Olympic trials on June 26, 2021.

Erriyon Knighton—Who Has Broken Two of Usain Bolt's Records—Will Be America's Youngest Male Track Olympian Since 1964

Florida sprinter Erriyon Knighton will be the youngest competitor on the U.S. men’s track and field team at the Tokyo Olympics this summer.

Running Just Once a Week Is Linked to a 27 Percent Drop in Risk of Early Death

Researchers crunched the numbers on previous running studies to find that even light joggers may reap these benefits.

Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins participates in the 2019 Senior Games,

103-Year-Old Julia 'Hurricane' Hawkins Just Set a New World Record for the 50-Meter Dash

Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins,” a 103-year-old based in Louisiana, won her division after completing the dash during the Senior Games in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The Reason Sneakers Have an Extra Set of Holes

Don't ignore the extra holes above the laces of your sneakers—you can use them to create a "heel lock" and avoid blisters.

11 Fast Facts About the New York City Marathon

11. The race has only been canceled once.

This Bronx-Based Running Club Doubles as a Local History Class

Bronx Sole wants to make fitness fun for runners of all levels. To do that, the running club takes local residents on a joggable history tour of their borough.

Low Body Weight May Be Risky for Female Runners’ Bones

Low Body Weight May Be Risky for Female Athletes’ Bones

Do Compression Tights Really Improve Running Performance?

A new Nike-sponsored study says no.