Athletes around the world have waited four years for their shot at the ultimate goal of a medal from the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Decorated athletes like gymnast Simone Biles and swimmer Katie Ledecky will be looking to add to their hardware collection at ...

From the Games’ Greek origins to their first foray into Asia, the Olympics are known for bringing nations from all around the world together to celebrate the very best in athletics.

Simone Biles was the gymnastics GOAT long before she arrived in Paris, and she added to her prestigious legacy at the 2024 Olympics. However, there are still names above her in the Olympic record books. Biles is up to 11 career Olympic medals following her ...

Legendary U.S. Summer Olympian Ryan Lochte has sold several of his gold medals. Lochte, 41, is one of the most decorated swimmers in U.S. history. The longtime Summer Olympics teammate of Michael Phelps is a 12-time Summer Olympics medalist. Lochte, from ...

Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK. It's the opening day of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina in Italy, the most geographically spread‑out Games in Winter Olympic history.

Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.

The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off Friday, Feb. 6, with events held across 15 venues in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.