The Latest Breaking News from Olympics

Kayla Harrison survived sex abuse to win Olympic gold. She's now a UFC champ with a mega fight ahead

Around her neck or around her waist, Kayla Harrison has a knack for winning gold

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025

Grant House Prevails in Landmark Settlement, But Olympic Sports Will Be Severely Affected

With the majority of the revenue sharing likely headed to football and men’s basketball, some smaller programs in major athletic departments will receive none.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 8, 2025

Simone Biles slams ‘sore loser’ Riley Gaines over attacks on trans athlete

Simone Biles has publicly condemned former swimmer Riley Gaines for her repeated attacks on transgender athletes, calling Gaines ‘sick’ and a ‘sore loser’

The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2025

Can gold medals really inspire lasting change? It’s time we tried to find out

Britain’s performance in the Olympics and Paralympics has been transformed, but UK Sport must produce results on its promise of ‘social impact’ from that success

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025

Ahead of the Brisbane Olympics, it’s time for Australia to get serious about esports

Most of us have heard of esports but many don’t realise the fast-growing world of competitive video gaming features tournaments, university scholarships and billions of dollars in revenue.

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2025

The Olympic Venue That Was Built Over a Toxic Waste Site

Every four years, the Olympics ignite excitement around the world. It is a celebration of human achievement and national pride. However, many people don’t know (or don’t talk about) the one Olympic venue that was constructed over a toxic waste site. Once the country was chosen as the location for…

Clever Dude · Jun 3, 2025

The Key to Gabby Thomas’s 2028 Olympic Training Is Manifestation—And Her Hyperbaric Chamber

The gold medalist on prioritizing both her physical and mental well-being.

Marie Claire · Jun 3, 2025

'Go back to drawing board': 2032 planning laws slammed

The clock is ticking for the 2032 Olympics but critics say laws that will help ensure Brisbane Games projects are built on time will set a dangerous precedent.

AAP · Jun 3, 2025

Golden memories driving Ebden and Peers in Paris

Matt Ebden and John Peers are back at the scene of their greatest Olympic triumph - and they're not ruling out a glorious reprise at the French Open.

AAP · Jun 1, 2025

Tom Daley looks back: ‘My management said if I came out, I’d lose sponsorship’

The Olympic gold-winning diver on wearing tea towels, learning how to grieve and what happens when someone asks if he’d like a glass of wine

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2025