The Summer Olympics Can’t Keep Up This Speed
The heat will continue to rise and slow athletes down.
Olympics Photo of the Day: An Emotional Finish
The Spanish race-walker Maria Perez celebrates at the finish line.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Facing Forward, Looking Back
The team of artistic swimmers from France show their other faces.
Elite Athletes Could Be Less Single-Minded
Paying a little more attention to life outside of sports could benefit their mental health, during competition and after.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Respect, Recognition, and Joyful Support
Gymnasts at the top of their game, in a show of mutual admiration
Olympics Photo of the Day: Catching a Fall
A coach reacts quickly to slow a dangerous fall.
Maybe BMI Report Cards Weren’t the Best Idea
Two decades in, there’s no evidence that school weigh-ins do anything but make kids uncomfortable.
Olympics Photo of the Day: A Winner’s Circle
Members of the French judo team celebrate Olympic gold.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Splashdown
A kayaker makes a big splash at the start of an Olympic run.
Olympics Photo of the Day: The Moment of Impact
Canada’s Wyatt Sanford takes a punch on his way to a win.
Let’s Not Fool Ourselves About Yogurt
There’s a thin line between yogurt and ice cream.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Up Close and Underwater
A unique portrait of a swimmer in mid-competition
Olympics Photo of the Day: Celebrating a Winning Team Effort
Team USA cheers with Simone Biles as it wins a gold medal.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Inside the Barrel
A surfer rides a wave in a legendary location.
Anxiety Is Like Exercise
Small doses of stress can protect your health.
Olympics Photo of the Day: A Leap Through the Antlers
A unique view of a whimsical obstacle for riders in Versailles
Olympics Photo of the Day: A Moment of Victory
The enthusiasm of a fencer on a day filled with raw emotional reactions in Paris
Olympics Photo of the Day: A Towering Light Show
One of the most memorable images of the Paris 2024 opening ceremony
Biden Made a Healthy Decision
Difficult conversations about a person’s decline—even in private—are still too rare in American life.
Kamala Harris’s Biggest Advantage
Abortion is a winning issue for Democrats, and the vice president is well positioned to use it.