On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic games began in Athens, Greece with the opening ceremony in the Panathenaic Stadium ...

It was on April 6 in 1917, that the United States abandoned its stance of neutrality and officially joined the Allied powers ...

Beginning in 776 BCE, they set the standard for athletic competition, featuring events such as the stadion race, wrestling, and the pentathlon. Olympic Flame ceremony at ancient Olympia, Greece.

The 2026 Winter Games will begin in just over 10 months in the Milan-Cortina region of northern Italy. But it’s possible a few events might take place a whole lot closer to Americans’ home ...

Coe and Coventry are two-time Olympic champions — in track and swimming, respectively — and Samaranch is the longest-serving IOC member of the seven. The Spanish financier joined in 2001 when his ...

One powerlifter academic may have found a way to build lifelong, full-body strength and stability in a very old and rare ...

The Olympic Games, with their origins in ancient Greece, were not only a showcase of athletic prowess but also a platform for fostering relationships among warring city-states. This led to the ...

Chariot racing is one of the most thrilling, visceral and danger-filled sports ever invented by man. Present at the Ancient Olympic Games from 680BC, it continues to capture our attention and fuel our ...

On the Peloponnese Peninsula in Greece, there lies an ancient and mysterious land—Ancient Olympia. This is the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games and the origin of countless historical stories ...

April 3rd has witnessed a myriad of significant events throughout history, shaping cultures, nations, and individuals alike.

Tucked away on the southern shores of Hood Canal in Union, Washington, Twanoh State Park is the kind of place that makes you ...