The 100-year history of sex testing female athletes in elite sports
"Tested" from NPR’s podcast Embedded and CBC in Canada examines the 100-year history of the practice of sex testing female athletes in elite sports.
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U.S. swimmers falter again on Day 7 of Olympics, winning a single silver medal
The U.S. swim team entered Paris confident after a strong showing in national trials. But the American team's stars struggled again on Friday night as swimmers from Australia and France dominated.
Let's talk about China's whopping Olympic gold medal count
At the halfway mark of the Paris Olympics, China is running well ahead of the U.S. and every other country in the gold medals tally. China's success stems from two sports: diving and shooting.
The fastest 10,000m runner still reigns, and U.S. steps onto podium after 12 years
World record holder Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda looked up to four-time Olympic medalist Kenenisa Bekele as a kid. He just stole the Ethiopian's Olympic record. Grant Fisher won bronze for the U.S.
What to know about the gender controversy sweeping Olympic boxing
Olympic organizers are defending the participation of two boxers who failed a gender eligibility test last year. Here's what to know about the key players, conservative outcry and official response.
Photos: See some of our favorite Olympics pictures, so far
From fencing to swimming and gymnastics to volleyball, we take a look at what the 2024 Paris games have brought us.
Olympic Village cafeteria serves 40,000 meals a day to the world’s best athletes
We take a peak behind the curtain at the Olympic Village, inside the cafeteria that's been called the world's largest restaurant.
Simone Biles wins gymnastics Olympic individual all-around title
For the second time in her career, gymnast Simone Biles won the Olympic individual all-around final title, only two days after leading the U.S. women's team back to the gold in the team event.
Action-packed and heart-thumping, Kayak Cross makes its Olympic debut in Paris
Kayak Cross, formerly known as Extreme Slalom, is mayhem. Kayakers bombard down strong currents, knocking other athletes out of the way while swerving around padded buoys hanging from above.
Bounced out: The U.S. men's soccer team loses Olympic quarterfinal game to Morocco
It was the first appearance at an Olympics by the U.S. men's soccer team since 2008. The quarterfinal loss to Morocco is a tough one for the U.S. as the squad exits the Paris Olympics.