Summer Olympics

Speed Read The ban will begin with the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 27 March 26

Under the Radar Swiss watchmaking giant Omega has been at the finish line of every Olympic Games for nearly 100 years

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 17 February 26

In the Spotlight Coventry, a former competitive swimmer, won two Olympic gold medals

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 25 June 25

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Amid a massive anti-immigrant detention push, analysts have begun to worry about the United States' plan to host one of the world's biggest athletic events

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 12 June 25

Under The Radar Sebastian Coe among the contenders as the International Olympic Committee gathers to choose its next president

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 19 March 25

The Week Recommends A few podcast veterans and a number binge-worthy newcomers created an entertaining summer for podcast listeners

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 11 September 24

Talking Point Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn has become 'a worldwide meme'

By The Week UK Published 24 August 24

In the Spotlight Flag football, squash and the obstacle course will debut alongside returning competitions

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 14 August 24

The Explainer Prior games have included contests like pigeon shooting and hot air ballooning

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 9 August 24

Speed Read Simone Biles won the women's Olympic all-around gymnastics competition in the Paris Games

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 2 August 24

Paris 2024 will be the 30th instalment of the summer Games

By The Week UK Published 21 July 24

In the Spotlight B-Boys and B-Girls will battle for the gold for the first time in the games' history

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 1 May 24