Tag: Olympics

If the ultimate goal is to normalize thinks like Olympians competing while wearing hijabs, calling so much attention to this information is probably not the way to go. (AP Photo)

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Thoughts on Olympic ‘othering’

Ashe Schow · August 8, 2016 7:18 pm

Michael Phelps on the Cusp of 20 Gold Medals

Chris Deaton · August 8, 2016 3:30 pm

The doping program organized by the government is the latest negative international headline for Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP, File)

Russian paralympians banned from Rio

Jacqueline Klimas · August 7, 2016 8:43 pm

The Israeli team tried to board a bus to the opening ceremonies, when the Lebanese delegation tried to physically block them, sources say. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Lebanese Olympic athletes refuse to share bus with Israelis

Ben Smith · August 6, 2016 10:21 pm

"I hear that Donald Trump is watching the Olympics tonight. He's seeing how high the Mexican pole vaulters go," Gary Johnson said. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Johnson: Trump evaluating Mexico’s Olympic pole vaulters

Keith Koffler · August 6, 2016 3:32 pm

Ginny Thrasher won gold in the 10-meter air rifle event on Saturday morning, also setting a new Olympic record in the finals. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

U.S. wins first gold of the Rio Olympics

Jacqueline Klimas · August 6, 2016 2:48 pm

"In a season of intense politics, let's cherish this opportunity to come together around one flag," said President Obama. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Obama cheers U.S. Olympic Team representing ‘nation of immigrants’

Anna Giaritelli · August 6, 2016 10:00 am

"[W]e call all parties to lay down their weapons and put aside their differences during the games," said UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis)

UN leader calls for truce during Olympic games

Anna Giaritelli · August 6, 2016 3:08 am

The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro commenced Friday night with an opening ceremony that made a global plea to reverse climate change and conserve the Earth's resources. (AP Photo/Tim Donnelly)

Climate change front and center at Olympics opening ceremony

Anna Giaritelli · August 6, 2016 2:23 am

The Olympics are here, and only one campaign has prepared for it

Becket Adams · August 5, 2016 10:06 pm

President George W. Bush plays volleyball with Misty May-Treanor as he visits the practice of the U.S. beach volleyball team at the 2008 Summer Olympic games in Beijing, China. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

PHOTOS: Presidents at the Olympics

Maria Biery · August 5, 2016 7:53 pm

President Reagan holds the Olympic torch, while gymnast Kurt Thomas attempts to start another torch at the White House, May 14, 1984. The Olympic Torch Relay came through Washington on the road to Los Angeles for the 1984 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Lana Harris)

Who was the first U.S. president to attend the Olympics?

Maria Biery · August 5, 2016 5:48 pm