This marks the longest distance in history between an Olympic event and the host city, with 9,765 miles separating Tahiti from Paris. 3. A historic leap to gender parity in Olympic sports ...

She has won eight gold medals and three silver medals across four Olympic Games (2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024), making her one of the most decorated female swimmers in history.

However, for the first time in Olympic history, athletes in Paris 2024’s track and field events will win $100K for gold medals, $50K for silver, and $25K for bronze. 25.

All eyes were on France as thousands of the world's top athletes converged on the host city of Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics.. Next up are the 2026 Winter Games in Italy and the 2028 Summer ...

They beat Canada 19-8 in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin and beat Nigeria 156-73 at the 2012 Olympics in London. Men's 5x5 Olympic basketball will tip off Saturday, July 27 with Australia against Spain.

As we dive into the first finals session of swimming at the 2024 Olympics, let's take a look at some numbers that sum up the long history this sport has at the Games. 586 – Olympic swimming ...

Abbott went down in history as the first American woman to win a gold medal in the Olympics in any sport. Compiegne Club, about 30 miles north of Paris and known for its "postage-stamp" greens ...

She has won eight gold medals and three silver medals across four Olympic Games (2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024), making her one of the most decorated female swimmers in history.