Olympics 2016: Heroes of London 2012 going for gold in Rio – in pics

Today's Big Question Organisers hope the 'spectacle' of the 2024 Games will lift the cloud of negativity that has hung over the build-up

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 26 July 24

Talking Points Injury denies Scot a final singles appearance at Wimbledon but his place in history is assured

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 4 July 24

Why Everyone’s Talking About The worlds get underway at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon

By Mike Starling Published 15 July 22

Speed Read Olympic champion illegally trafficked to UK and forced into domestic servitude as a child

By The Week Staff Published 12 July 22

feature Team GB finished a disappointing games with just two medals

By Mike Starling Published 21 February 22

feature CJ Ujah protested his innocence after testing positive for two banned substances

By The Week Staff Published 20 August 21

In Depth Despite widespread ambivalence and fear, the Olympic Games managed to bring us together and lift our spirits

By The Week Staff Published 12 August 21

In Depth Despite widespread ambivalence and fear, the Olympic Games managed to bring us together and lift our spirits

By The Week Staff Published 12 August 21