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Why Do Olympic Swimmers Slap Themselves?
It's to get the blood flowing—or is it?
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Why Are Some Olympic Swimmers Covered In Dark Circles?
In events where success or failure can be measured in tiny increments, it’s not surprising athletes will turn to any potential advantage. But does cupping actually work?
What Do the Olympic Rings Mean?
Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin, intended the rings to represent nations “united by Olympism.”
How Is the Olympic Flame Lit—and How Does It Stay Lit?
This year, the Olympic torch made a symbolic journey from Greece to Paris for the Summer Games.
Why Won’t Team USA Dip the Flag at the Olympics Opening Ceremonies?
America is the only country that refuses to do so.
11 Female Gymnasts With Skills Named After Them
At the Olympics, some athletes will be performing tried and true moves. Others might be throwing new skills that will one day bear their names.
The 20 Countries With the Most Olympic Gold Medals
Whoever said winning isn't everything didn't have 1175 gold medals.
10 Scandals That Rocked the Summer Olympics
Though the Games are meant to foster a sense of unity among nations, they’ve seen their fair share of scandal—and even tragedy.
10 Sports Cut From The Olympics
If you’re looking forward to polo and tug of war at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, we have bad news for you.
Watch Jesse Owens Win Four Golds at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany
The Black track star smoked the competition to win a record-setting four gold medals, making a mockery of Adolf Hitler’s belief in Aryan supremacy.
10 Great Olympics Movies
From ice skating comedies to wrestling tragedies, Tinseltown skillfully draws upon the world’s biggest sporting spectacle.
Why Do Tennis Balls Come in Airtight Containers?
The key to holding court? A fresh can of tennis balls.
7 Misconceptions About Olympic Sports
Divers shower after every dive for a surprising reason.
The Counterfeit Athlete: Barry Bremen, the Man Who Pretended to Be an MLB, NBA, and NFL All-Star
Bremen, a life insurance salesman from Detroit, specialized in impersonating greatness.
6 Times the Olympics Have Been Postponed or Canceled
Since 1896, when the modern Olympic Games began, the event has been disrupted only six times—and it usually required a war.
13 Breakdancing Terms You Should Know
Study up on this breaking terminology so you know what you’re talking about you’re watching the sport at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Why Is It Called a “Tennis Bracelet”?
Chris Evert’s tennis bracelets made tennis bracelets a thing. But the origin story gets mistold quite often.
15 of the Most Valuable Modern Sports Rookie Cards
Discover which of these most valuable sports rookie cards can net savvy collectors millions.
22 Things You Might Not Know About the Stanley Cup
Who is this Lord Stanley anyway? Find out more about the history and strange mishaps surrounding the NHL’s Stanley Cup.
15 Inspiring Quotes from LGBTQ+ Leaders
These memorable quotes from LGBTQ+ leaders—on everything from intersectionality to being an ally—will ring true all year round.
The Origins of All 32 NHL Team Names
Ever wonder what a Canuck is? How about a Blue Jacket? Here's a breakdown of how all of the National Hockey League teams got their names.
Why Is It Called the “Ivy League”?
Here’s the story of how the Ivy League got its name—and a list of all the schools that belong to it (including the informal “Ivy Plus” schools).
10 Questions About the Kentucky Derby, Answered
Put on a fancy hat, grab a mint julep, and become the best-informed person at your Derby party.
Why Do People Drink Mint Juleps at the Kentucky Derby?
How the bourbon-mint concoction took the horse-racing world by storm.