On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic games began in Athens, Greece with the opening ceremony in the Panathenaic Stadium.

Kirsty Coventry smashed through the International Olympic Committee’s glass ceiling on Thursday to become the organisation’s ...

COSTA NAVARINO, Greece (AP) — After deadly fires devastated much of Los Angeles, organizers of the 2028 Olympics told the IOC on Thursday how the city will rebuild with help from the Games.

It was on April 6 in 1917, that the United States abandoned its stance of neutrality and officially joined the Allied powers ...

“Greece and Greek civilization have given the world two wonderful gifts — democracy and the Olympic Games,” said IOC President Thomas Bach, who has reached the maximum 12 years in office and ...

Allyson Felix shared pictures from her visit to the birthplace of the Olympics in Olympia, Greece. Felix capped her storied career with more medals than any female track and field athlete.

"Greece and the Greek civilisation have given the world two wonderful gifts: democracy and the Olympic games," began Bach, addressing a limited audience of accredited delegates including Greek ...

COSTA NAVARINO, Greece -- Boxing is set to be on the program for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles after years of disputes over how the sport is run. International Olympic Committee president Thomas ...