Why some types of swimsuits are banned at the Olympics. ... Garrett Weber-Gale of the United States prepare for the Men's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on Aug. 11, 2008.

Those kinds of changes are what the IOC argues are necessary for the Olympics to remain relevant. Otherwise, Adams said, “we won’t be here for very much longer.” Jeff Eisenberg Senior writer ...

The newest Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Games is breakdancing. The history of breaking, or breakdancing, begins in New York City in the 1970s, according to the official Olympics website.

Skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing and breaking were four non-traditional sports that captivated audiences at the Paris Games. Breaking, also known as break dancing, made its Olympic debut.

The Olympic Games are one of the most famous international multi-sport events in the world as of 2024. Ever since it was inaugurated in 1896, ... The 2024 Olympic Games will have 32 sports. Q.

Here's a look at the newest sports, plus other changes, you'll see at the Paris Games this summer. Olympics Alex Eschmeyer, Brihanna Crittendon cherish opportunity with Women’s U17 National Team ...

Sport will be absent from 2024 Games ... While the Summer Olympics feature a number of sports that are more esoteric, the kinds ... if only because of baseball’s tenuous run as an Olympic sport.

The next 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles will feature several brand-new sports, as well as the return of some sports that haven't been included in decades.

The Olympic Games are more than just a global celebration of athletic prowess—they’ve long been a powerful platform for championing equality in sports. Women first competed in the Olympic ...

The Enhanced Games don't just allow performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), but celebrate their use in targeting world records in a quest 'redefine superhumanity.' ...

The Olympics now calls those games "a moment when technology went too far." In a June post, the Olympics explained that the "super-suits" made of polyurethane or other non-textile materials were ...

The women's 100m backstroke semifinals at the 2024 Olympic Games at Paris La Defense Arena on July 29, 2024 in Nanterre, France. / Getty Images ...