While the first known Olympics were in southern Greece in 776 BCE, the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896 ...

The Olympic spotlight captures moments of glory, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. From unexpected professions to inspiring second acts, these examples show what life looks like for athletes once ...

Follow the latest live news on all things Olympics 2026 closing ceremonies as the Winter Games winds down after a memorable ...

Pin trading has become a hallmark of the Olympics in recent decades — and not just for athletes. An official trading center ...

Pin trading has become a hallmark of the Olympics in recent decades — and not just for athletes. An official trading center in Milan was a hotspot for longtime collectors and curious newcomers alike.

The word "Olympics" is rooted in ancient Greece. In Greek mythology, the gods would descend from Mount Olympus into the town ...

A rare winner’s medal from the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896 is set to be auctioned next month.

The Olympics have a rich history. Check out more information on their prolific past, promising present, future forecast, and ...

The saying “Let the Games begin!” first applied to the Winter Olympics in 1924. That was when the first official Olympic Games took place, representing the culmination of more than three decades of ...

EUGENE, Ore. — The Olympic Games trace their roots back nearly 3,000 years to ancient Greece. At just over 130 years old, the modern Olympics are consistently one of the largest global sporting events ...

The Olympic cauldrons were lit in Milan and Cortina, symbolizing the start of the Games. Located in Milan at the Arco della Pace and in Cortina d'Ampezzo in Piazza Dibona, the cauldrons pay homage to ...

Here's what to know about the Parade of Nations in the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony and how the country order is ...