2016 Olympics

Ginny Thrasher (center) of the U.S. holds her gold medal for the women's 10-meter air rifle competition, the first gold awarded at the Rio Games. China's Du Li (left), won the silver and Yi Siling, also of China, won the bronze on Saturday.

U.S. Teenager Ginny Thrasher Wins The First Gold In Rio, In Air Rifle

8:16pm August 06, 2016

by Greg Myre

Thrasher, 19, topped a field of 50 in the 10-meter air rifle competition on Saturday, winning the first of more than 300 medals that will be awarded at the Summer Olympics.

Gold medals for the Rio Olympic Games are displayed at a coin factory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 18, 2016.

How The Olympic Medal Tables Explain The World

6:51pm August 05, 2016

by Greg Myre

They are a concise lesson in world history, reflecting wars won and lost, economic growth and decline and a country's overall standing in the world.

Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad is set to become the first U.S. athlete to compete in the Olympics while wearing a hijab.

An American Muslim Fencer Lunges Into U.S. Olympic History In Rio

6:06am August 05, 2016

by Hansi Lo Wang

Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad is set to become the first U.S. athlete to compete in the Olympic Games while wearing a hijab.

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Women's rugby teammates Kelly Griffin (left) and Jillion Potter demonstrate how they would protect Richelle Stephens (bottom) as she attempts to hand off the ball during practice at Olympic Training Center in San Diego. Women's rugby is making its Olympi

Olympic Rugby Returns For Men; Women Make Their Debut

2:18am August 05, 2016

by Tom Goldman

American men are the defending champion in rugby — a sport that's coming back after being dropped following the 1924 Games. The U.S. women are considered contenders in the fast seven-on-seven game.

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U.S. marathon swimmer Haley Anderson won a silver at the 2012 Olympics when she lost a sprint to the finish by four-tenths of a second. Anderson, 24, will be swimming the 6.2-mile race again in Rio, where much of the pre-race attention has focused on the

Rio's Marathon Swim: A Battle Against Waves, Pollution And Jellyfish

3:33pm August 04, 2016

by Melissa Block

American Haley Anderson has prepared for all the challenges she can expect in the open-water swim. The goal: improve on her 2012 performance, where she missed out on gold by four-tenths of a second.

Alex Morgan of the U.S. women's soccer team celebrates a goal against Puerto Rico during the 2016 Women's Olympic Qualifying game on Feb. 10 in Frisco, Texas. The U.S. team will be going for its fourth straight gold, reflecting the dominance of American w

U.S. Women Will Rule In Rio (You Can Thank Title IX)

3:12pm August 04, 2016

by Greg Myre

American women are poised to win far more medals than any other women's squad in Rio. As part of their relentless rise, they're also expected to outpace the U.S. men.

(Top) Shu receives deep muscle stimulation on his right shoulder. (Left) Physical therapist Ryan Reyes scrapes down Shu's Achilles tendon using a metal device called a Graston tool. (Right) Shu rests in a hyperbaric chamber, where he breathes pure oxygen

More Than Birdies And Backyards: This Olympian Will School You On Badminton

7:16am August 03, 2016

by Melissa Block

Howard Shu, the sole U.S. men's singles player in badminton, is hoping to make an impact in a sport that's largely dominated by Asian countries.

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Russian Olympians, along with coaches and other officials, pose outside the Assumption Cathedral in Moscow on Wednesday before heading to Brazil. Russia had planned to send nearly 400 athletes to the Rio Games, but more than 110 have been banned because o

Dubious Olympic Record: More Than 110 Russian Athletes Barred From Rio

12:24pm August 02, 2016

by Greg Myre

Russians have been banned in a host of sports at the Summer Games, with track and field, rowing and weightlifting hit the hardest.

Australian Olympic team delegation head Kitty Chiller speaks to the media during a press Conference on Thursday in Rio de Janeiro.

The Australian Olympic Team Is Having A Rough Week

4:46pm July 31, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

First, the Australian team's move-in was delayed. Then they had to evacuate because of a fire in their building. Now their delegation head says several items were stolen after they fled from the fire.

Kim Rhode takes practice shots with the assist of her father Richard Rhode, who's been her coach for 27 years.

U.S. Olympian Kim Rhode Takes Her Shot At History To Dispel Stigma

9:06am July 31, 2016

by Nathan Rott

If Rio goes well for her, Olympic shooter Kim Rhode could become the first person to medal in six consecutive Summer Games. But Rhode is looking beyond the personal accolades.

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