Since they started late last month, the Olympics have been involved in significant controversies. Things began with the opening ceremonies, then transitioned to boxing, and now the latest controversy ...

There are just 30 pools in Afghanistan, only one which welcomes girls -- and it is facing militant threats for doing so. Nevertheless a handful are diving in, pioneers racing to achieve Olympic glory ...

Team USA swimmer Katie Ledecky won another medal on Thursday making her the most-decorated U.S. woman in Olympic history and further solidifying her place in swimming history as one of the Greatest Of ...

Swimming is one of the marquee Olympic sports, and it comes with a long list of rules. Between individual events, relays and medleys, there are a bevy of swimming races. Add in varying distances and ...

Color photograph of Olympic swimmers Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps wearing their medals from the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Katie Ledecky is the most decorated female Olympic swimmer in history with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Artist Sharinna Travieso paints a "Coming Soon" message at the intersection of Francis J. McGrath Boulevard and Green Street. The ...

MILAN (AP) — The IOC elected its first female member from Iran on Wednesday, who became its current youngest representative and opened the Olympic body to scrutiny over the country's record on women ...

With Olympians making headlines for some pretty outrageous prizes, it’s easy to believe that all medalists are set for life. However, not every champion’s career is paved with gold—just ask Daniella ...

Black swim cap with "Ledecky" printed in white and the Amercan flag on the side worn by Katie Ledecky while on the Olympic swim team. Katie Ledecky is the most decorated female Olympic swimmer in ...