Paris hosts 1900 Olympics, even though many didn't know it
No opening ceremonyJULY 23, 2020 • Associated Press
OLYMPICS
USOPC seeks donations to provide funds for Olympic hopefuls
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee is creating a fund designed to provide potential 2020 and 2022 Olympians with a stipend to make up for money they’ve lost as a result of t...JULY 23, 2020 • Associated Press
Olympic bobsled champ Justin Olsen retires, will be coaching
Olympic gold medalist Justin Olsen retired from bobsled and immediately got hired by USA Bobsled and Skeleton as one of its start coachesJULY 22, 2020 • Associated Press
AP Was There: Louis, a Greek, wins 1896 Olympic Marathon
The first modern Olympics were not a sure success in 1896, when Greek water carrier Spyridon Louis inspired national pride and excitement by winning the marathonJULY 22, 2020 • Associated Press
Tokyo Olympics might not happen next summer without coronavirus vaccine The Summer Olympics organizing committee head says whether the Games take place in 2021 depends on medical advancement against the COVID-19...
JULY 22, 2020 • LATIMES.COM
Simone Manuel Is Louder—and Prouder—in 2020 U.S. Olympic swimmer and gold medalist Simone Manuel sees the events of 2020 as an opportunity to use her platform to further conversations...
JULY 22, 2020 • SI.COM
P&G extends Olympic sponsorship, focusing on equality drive
Procter & Gamble will use its Olympic and Paralympic sponsorship to campaign for racial equality after extending its backing of the games through 2028JULY 22, 2020 • Associated Press
2026 World Cup: How does the Bay Area rate against other U.S. soccer cities? Bay Area bidders made their pitch Tuesday to FIFA and U.S. Soccer officials to be one of 10 American cities to host games during the 2026 Wo...
JULY 22, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Olympic countdown resets for Tokyo and hopeful athletes The Tokyo Games, postponed a year by the coronavirus pandemic, would have opened Friday.
JULY 21, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Former Goldman Sachs exec tabbed as USOPC compliance officer
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has hired a former assistant U.S. attorney and executive at Goldman Sachs as its chief ethics and compliance officerJULY 21, 2020 • Associated Press
Simone Manuel Is Louder—and Prouder—in 2020 U.S. Olympic swimmer and gold medalist Simone Manuel sees the events of 2020 as an opportunity to use her platform to further conversations...
JULY 21, 2020 • SI.COM
The Curious Case of the Electrified Épée The Summer Games, which were supposed to open this week, have seen their share of cheaters—but none as bold as Boris Onischenko.
JULY 21, 2020 • SI.COM
Prominent U.S. Figure Skating Coach Accused of Sex Abuse in Lawsuit Accusations of sexual misconduct against Richard Callaghan, who coached Tara Lipinski to an Olympic gold medal in 1998, have been ongoing fo...
JULY 20, 2020 • NYTIMES.COM
US Olympic museum to open July 30; will honor 1980 team
A 60,000-square foot museum that will include a first-of-its-kind tribute to the 1980 U.S. Olympic team is scheduled to open July 30 in Colorado Springs after a three-year construc...JULY 20, 2020 • Associated Press
Olympic figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya dies at age 20 The coach for the Russia-born pairs skater, who competed for Australia at the 2018 Winter Games, said she died after falling from a window i...
JULY 20, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Olympic Figure Skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya Dies at Age 20 Figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya , who competed in the pairs event at the 2018 Olympics, has died at the age of 20...
JULY 18, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Former World Junior Skating Champion Alexandrovskaya Dies The Australian Olympic Committee has confirmed the death of former world junior pairs figure skating champion Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya in M...
JULY 18, 2020 • NYTIMES.COM
Former world junior skating champion Alexandrovskaya dies
The Australian Olympic Committee has confirmed the death of former world junior pairs figure skating champion Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya in MoscowJULY 18, 2020 • Associated Press
Film tracks Rulon Gardner's highs, lows in years since gold
An Olympic Channel documentary chronicles the highs and lows of Rulon Gardner in the 20 years since his stunning gold-medal victory in the 2000 OlympicsJULY 18, 2020 • Associated Press
5 takeaways from Chicago Blackhawks camp, including 2 more players being designated ‘unfit to play’ and Patrick Kane pursuing Olympic gold Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeremy Colliton has left the door open for goaltender Corey Crawford to return despite being "unfit to play." Meanw...
JULY 17, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
IOC President cautions against Olympic boycotts, uncertain on fan attendance in Tokyo Thomas Bach expresses concern about the possibility of boycotts 18 months before the Winter Olympics are scheduled to be held in China.
JULY 17, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
American sprinter Deajah Stevens banned 18 months for missed tests, claims harasser forced phone number change Stevens will miss the 2021 Olympics
JULY 17, 2020 • CBSNEWS.COM
Track group calls for change of Olympic protest rule The board of the Athletics Association, a group of track and field athletes that formed this week to advocate for a greater athlete voice, s...
JULY 17, 2020 • THESTAR.COM
