Sports Technically, the fastest Olympian just took bronze in speed climbing After setting a couple world speed climbing records this week, American Sam Watson fell to China’s Peng Wu, who was then beaten by Indonesia’s Leonardo Veddriq. Veddriq took gold in 4.75 seconds. Emma Bowman
Sports Olympic update: Wrestling rumbles and track triumphs The U.S. struck gold twice on the track Tuesday night.
Sports Seattle-trained synchronized swimmers take silver at Paris Olympics Two members of the U.S. artistic swim team that won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics Wednesday got their start in what was formerly known as synchronized swimming with Seattle Synchro. Sarah Leibovitz Stephen Howie Associated Press
Sports Olivia Reeves could be the first American woman to win gold in women's weightlifting Weightlifter Olivia Reeves, 21, is a gold medal favorite in Paris. If she takes gold, she'll be the first American woman to do so since women's weightlifting was added to the Olympics in 2000. Christopher Intagliata Vincent Acovino Juana Summers
Sports Watching artistic swimming? 6 questions about the Olympic sport, answered The sport is already underway at the Paris Games this week, with two medals at stake. Don't let the grace and poise fool you: Artistic swimming is quite physically demanding. How do they do it? Emma Bowman
Sports Who is Vinesh Phogat, the wrestler who lost an Olympic medal over her weight? Phogat defeated the reigning Olympic champion on her way to a spot in the final. But Indian officials said that despite drastic measures, such as cutting her hair, she was around 100 grams overweight.
Health Inspired by the Olympics? It’s not too late to ignite your own fitness journey Some athletes at the Paris Olympics didn't discover their sport until later in life. Here are five science-backed tips that can help you start an exercise routine you'll actually stick with. Margaret Cirino
National U.S. figure skating team awarded gold medals in Paris after two year delay More than two years after the Beijing Winter Games and a Russian doping controversy, the U.S. figure skating team finally received the gold medals the team won during a ceremony at the Paris Olympics. Brian Mann
Sports It's been a busy time at the Paris Olympics for U.S. teams Olympic events are winding down, but there is still much to go. A highlight from the Paris Games Tuesday: American Gabby Thomas cruised in the 200-meter Olympic final to win her first gold medal. Brian Mann A Martínez
National U.S. table tennis team has a moment in the spotlight, helped along by an All-Star fan A viral video captured the unlikely meeting of an NBA All-Star and the Olympic women's table tennis squad, who've since exchanged visits and autographs. But they still haven't played each other — yet. Becky Sullivan
