Why Are Gymnasts So Short? Are Short People Just Better at Gymnastics, or Does It Stunt Growth?
"Because I'm a lot shorter of a gymnast, it helps me move around a lot better — especially vault," Asher Hong said.
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Where Does Simone Biles Live? The Gymnastics GOAT Has Her Heart in One Place
"A home is made with love and dreams," Simone said.
Gymnast Giorgia Vill Is Living the Dream as a Sponsor for Parmesan Cheese
"Since I was a child I have always loved this fantastic product, a symbol of Italian excellence and culture."
Simone Biles Said She Had the "Twisties," but What Does That Mean?
Simone Biles withdrew from events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics because of the "twisties." Here's what it means.
Why Does Puerto Rico Have an Olympic Team? Here's What to Know
"Have they been granted independence finally and released from the colonial shackles of their 'U.S. territory' bondage?"
BMX Star Hannah Roberts Procrastinated Badly Ahead of the Tokyo Olympics
Hannah Roberts didn't get the Paris result she was hoping for.
There Are Plenty of Dating Rumors Surrounding Olympic Surfer Gabriel Medina — Here's What We Know
Is there any truth to the rumors?
Norwegian Swimmer Henrik Christiansen Is Obsessed With the Olympics' Chocolate Muffins
"The single greatest thing about the Olympic Village so far," said the swimmer on TikTok.
U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Paul Juda Is Dating a Fellow Award-Winning Gymnast From the University of Michigan
"I owe it all to you. No one pushes me like you. You are my everything," Paul said of his girlfriend.
Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher and Her Sisters Are All Amazing — One of Them Even Started a Viral Trend
One of the Maher sisters started a viral trend that you've DEFINITELY heard of.
Some Olympic Swimmers Come out in Winter Coats, but Why Are They Bundled Up?
Olympic swimmers wear coats to keep their body temperature high.
Simone Biles Struck Gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics — And in Her Dating History
She's only ever been involved with fellow athletes.
Simone Biles Hits Back at MyKayla Skinner with "Lack of Talent, Lazy, Olympic Champions" Post
"A lot of girls don't work as hard," MyKayla Skinner said of the 2024 U.S. women's gymnastics team. "The girls just don't have the work ethic."
Olympic Pin Trading Is a Sport of Its Own — and Everyone Wants Simone Biles's Custom Pin
"It’s like a rare Pokémon."
The Real Reason Why Olympic Medalists Bite Their Medals During Award Ceremonies
Olympians may bite their medals for a reason rooted in a classic tradition.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Medals Contain Pieces of the Iconic Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower has remains from numerous renovations, and those were included in the medals.
McKayla Maroney Delivers Fierce Reply After Simone Biles Shades MyKayla Skinner on Instagram
"It doesn't get more iconic than this. She f'd around 'n found out fr," McKayla Maroney commented on Simone's post, referring to MyKayla Skinner.
Hezly Rivera Was Surprisingly Absent From Team USA's Gymnastics Final
Some fans were frustrated with the decision.
Snoop Dogg's 2024 Olympics Run Is Unmatched, and Now, He Has a Commemorative Pin
Snoop's pin isn't for sale yet, but it could be available soon.
Flavor Flav Is "Honored" to Support the U.S. Women's Water Polo Team For the Next 5 Years (EXCLUSIVE)
"I learned that it's one of the most difficult sports to play in all of the sports," Flav said about the U.S. Water Polo Team.
Why Are Professional Athletes Allowed To Compete in the Olympics? It Wasn't Always That Way
“The pros are there for a reason,” sports journalist Ron Rapoport said. “People will tune in to watch athletes they know."
The Olympics Only Slightly Contribute to Brody Malone's Net Worth
Brody Malone is a spokesperson and minor stakeholder in Endless Rope.
Why Do Divers Soak in a Hot Tub After Dives? There Are a Few Reasons
After dives, you'll often see divers taking a quick shower followed by a soak in the tub.
21 Olympic Jokes for Kids to Celebrate the Summer Games
When telling these jokes, just make sure you stick the landing … We mean the punchline!
Here's Why You Don't See the Women's Gymnastics Team Doing the Pommel Horse at the Olympics
The men's and women's gymnastics events look very different.
Flavor Flav Vows to Wear the "Special Clock" Maggie Steffens's Sister Gifted Him Forever
Flavor Flav and Maggie Steffens connected after he agreed to become the official sponsor of USA's Olympic Water Polo team.
Olympic Gymnast Suni Lee Keeps Love Life Under Wraps Following Racial Backlash
Olympic gymnast Suni Lee is reportedly dating USC football player Jaylin Smith.
A Quick Guide to the Differences Between Men and Women's Gymnastics — and How They Came to Be
In the early days of gymnastics, men and women used the same equipment.
Why Do Swimmers Slap Themselves and Splash Water Before a Race? The Rituals Explained
Jumping into a pool much cooler than your body temperature can be shocking, so Olympic swimmers have strategies to avoid it.
Snoop Dogg Was the 2024 Summer Olympics' Unexpected Torch Bearer: "#FollowTheDogg"
"Did somethin' today," Snoop posted on X.
Gymnasts Have Honey on Standby Before Their Routines — What's the Science Behind It?
No, they don't eat it.
Why Do Some Male Gymnasts Wear Pants — and Can the Female Gymnasts Wear Them Too?
"Being a woman in sports is hard sometimes."
Gymnast Brody Malone Won a Bronze Medal at the Olympics and a Gold Ring in His Relationship
"I'm super blessed and grateful that she was as dedicated as she was to our relationship."
Flavor Flav's Net Worth Has Allowed Him to Support U.S. Women's Water Polo
Flava Flav signed a five-year sponsorship deal with women's water polo.
Brody Malone Lost His Mother Before He Was a U.S. Olympic Gymnast
Brody Malone lost both his mom and his step mom before competing in his first Olympics in 2021.
The Libero Operates Under Different Rules in Volleyball — and Wears a Different Color
Team volleyball includes one specialized, defensive position with its own jersey.
Olympic Gymnast Frederick Richard Struck Gold With His Parents, Carl and Ann-Marie
Frederick's parents went viral after a video showed his dad yelling, "That's my baby!" as he led Team USA to win a bronze medal.
Olympic Champion Marion Jones Admitted to Using Performance Enhancing Drugs
Marion Jones was in prison for six months in 2008.
Equestrian Star Annie Goodwin Died Tragically Before the 2024 Olympics, but Her Horse Is Still Competing
Olympic sports may be for our entertainment, but some can be fatal, as in the case of equestrian Annie Goodwin.
How Much Does Simone Biles Make? Her Net Worth and Salary Revealed
Simone and Jonathan reportedly live in a $2 million mansion in Houston.
Stephen Nedoroscik Is U.S. Gymnastics' Pommel Horse King — and an Internet Sensation
"Stephen Nedoroscik is representation for people who wear glasses but take them off to focus better when doing something important."
Stephen Nedoroscik's Olympic Medal Is Nothing Compared to His College Sweetheart's Heart
U.S. gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik is off the market!
Here's What the Cable Attached to Fencers Does
Fencers are attached to a cable to keep proper scoring and ensure that weapons are hitting their mark.
Ilona Maher's Father Got Her Into Rugby — Meet Her Parents
“I get very nervous because you want always the very, very best for your child," Mieneke Maher said.
Where Is Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Today? She Was Part of the Iconic "Final Five"
"We moved to New York and then got into the arts."
Olympics Uniforms Ranked: Seychelles Looks Like They Work For "an Internet Startup Company"
The 2024 U.S. Olympics brought together some extreme talent and also some pretty memorable uniforms!
Many Fans Voice Disappointment Over Olympic Skateboarding Helmet Requirements
Helmets are only required for Olympic skateboarders under the age of 18.
Why Did Michael Phelps Retire? The Swimming GOAT Is the Most Decorated Olympian of All Time
Michael came out of his initial retirement for the 2016 games, then retired again ... seemingly for good this time.
Gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik Is the Clark Kent of the 2024 Olympics
"I shift my world viewpoint from one eye to the other. Like one camera to another 2 inches away."
What Happened to Olympian Amy Van Dyken? She Suffered a Cruel Accident but Has an Amazing Outlook
“I’ve never been angry that I’m like this," Amy said. "I’ve never looked back and said, ‘I woulda, shoulda, coulda, what if?"