An NBA star helped put a spotlight on the U.S. women's table tennis team The U.S. has never won an Olympic medal in table tennis. But the interest of an NBA star has helped put a spotlight on the three-member women's team ahead of its first event Tuesday. Becky Sullivan Play AudioListen 4 mins
A whale got its turn in the spotlight on the last day of Olympic surfing Kauli Vaast of Tahiti and Team USA's Caroline Marks both won gold on Monday, capping off a dramatic few days of competition that even included a brief appearance by a whale. Rachel Treisman
With their nation under siege, Ukrainian athletes shine at Paris Olympics As the war drags on with Russia, Ukrainians are desperate for symbols of hope and normalcy. At the Paris Olympics, Ukrainian athletes are doing their part: winning gold to help buoy the country. Brian Mann
Jump rope advocates want the sport in the Olympics At the Paris Summer Games, the new sport of breaking debuted. It's one of several non-traditional sports that have shown up at recent Olympics. Play AudioListen 4 mins
U.S. break dancers prepare for their Olympic debut in Paris At the Paris Olympics, the sport of "breaking" makes its debut later this week. For the U.S. athletes, they're prepping for their moment in the spotlight. Vincent Acovino Juana Summers Russell Lewis Play AudioListen 5 mins
Pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis is breaking records at the Olympics Pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis soared roughly a foot higher than the silver and bronze medalists. And he kept setting the bar higher, breaking the world record. Gus Contreras Christopher Intagliata Play AudioListen 2 mins
UW rowers win record 11 medals at Paris Olympics University of Washington rowers won a total of 11 Olympic medals in Paris, the highest total in the history of the venerated program. Stephen Howie
American Gabby Thomas cruises in 200-meter Olympic final, wins her first gold medal Thomas settled for bronze in the 200m at the Tokyo Olympics. There would be no settling this time as she cruised to victory to claim gold at the Paris Olympics at Stade de France. Brian Mann
Olympians at the Paris Games want to cheer on the Olympians, too Olympians are just as excited as the public to witness the athleticism at the Paris Games — especially if it's not their own sport. Here are some of your favorite Olympians' favorite Olympians. Emma Bowman
U.S. women’s soccer team defeats Germany and will play for Olympic gold in Paris The U.S. women’s national team, one of the world’s most dominant and successful programs, hadn’t made it to the gold medal game at an Olympics since 2012. The U.S. will now play for its fifth gold. Russell Lewis
