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Where are they now? The faces behind Atlanta’s Olympic miracle, 30 years later

Thirty years after the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, the people who transformed a long-shot bid into a global triumph reflect on the relationships, risks, and determination that help...

Major Figures from the 1996 Olympics Gather to Celebrate the Games’ 30th Anniversary

City leaders who helped Atlanta win its bid for the 1996 Olympics, including Ambassador Andrew Young and bid committee founder Billy Payne, joined Atlanta magazine on July 23 to ce...

(SP)U.S.-EUGENE-ATHLETICS-2026 WORLD U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS-DAY 5

(260810) -- EUGENE, Aug. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jayden Deleon of the United States competes during the men's 4X400m relay final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugen...

Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics 2 years away; what can North Texans expect?

The 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics are now two years away, and things are already taking shape from the West Coast to Texas. Dallas Wings All-Star Paige Bueckers is a 2028 Tea...

(SP)U.S.-EUGENE-ATHLETICS-2026 WORLD U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS

(260806) -- EUGENE, Aug. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Alessandro Borges of Brazil reacts during the men's shot put final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the...

Thirty years on: Driulis González's golden day in Atlanta still defines a remarkable career

On 24 July 1996, Driulis González etched her name into Olympic history. Thirty years ago this week, the Cuban judoka produced a flawless display in Atlanta to capture Olympic gold...

America 250: Past Olympians celebrate the newest gold medal winners

The 1980 teams says it was rooting for this year's team and to have a group to pass the torch on to.

(SP)U.S.-EUGENE-ATHLETICS-2026 WORLD U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS-DAY 5

(260810) -- EUGENE, Aug. 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jayden Deleon of the United States competes during the men's 4X400m relay final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugen...

(SP)U.S.-EUGENE-ATHLETICS-2026 WORLD U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS

(260806) -- EUGENE, Aug. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Alessandro Borges of Brazil reacts during the men's shot put final at the 2026 World U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, the...

(SP)BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-DIAMOND LEAGUE 2026 ATHLETICS MEETING

(260905) -- BRUSSELS, Sept. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Emmanouil Karalis of Greece competes during the men's Pole Vault final at the 2026 World Athletics Diamond League athletics meeting...

(SP)BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-DIAMOND LEAGUE 2026 ATHLETICS MEETING

(260905) -- BRUSSELS, Sept. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Emmanouil Karalis of Greece competes during the men's Pole Vault final at the 2026 World Athletics Diamond League athletics meeting...

Penny Hardaway ranks 1996 Olympic team behind original Dream Team

Penny Hardaway believes the 1996 U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team deserves recognition as the second-best American squad ever assembled, placing it behind only the iconic 1992 Dr...

Los Angeles 2028 Apparatus

Eurotramp for Trampoline. Spieth for Rhythmic. Spieth for Artistic.

Allure of 2028 Olympics draws in old guns

Joy in Every Sport: Highlights from the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

In this special episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, we looked back on the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, held 20-26 June in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Centered primarily at the U...

Atlanta thought it knew how big hosting the World Cup would be. It was even bigger.

From the excitement of the eight matches it hosted—including both finalists playing in “Atlanta Stadium” during their runs to the title game—to its best-in-class attendance for the...

Fred Richard Wins First U.S. National All-Around Title; 2026 World Team Named

Richard, Wiskus, Leykin, Nelson, Hoopes!!!

Thirty years on: Udo Quellmalz's Olympic masterpiece still stands the test of time

On 25 July 1996, Udo Quellmalz reached the summit of his remarkable career. Exactly 30 years ago, the German judoka captured Olympic gold at the Atlanta Games, completing a journey...

When Japan owned Athens: Tani and Nomura turn opening day into Olympic history

The opening day of Olympic judo in Athens in 2004 developed into something close to organised madness. Japan had brought two of the biggest names in the sport to the Ano Liossia Ol...

US track and field nationals: Olympic stars and hopefuls deliver at LA 2028 ‘dress rehearsal’

The meet had lower stakes with no Olympics or worlds this year, but Nikki Hiltz, Sha’Carri Richardson and Cooper Lutkenhaus all took advantage of the momentIn two years’ time, tens...

After a tragic plane crash killed the entire US figure skating team, Peggy Fleming carried a nation’s hopes

By Emile Nuh, CNN (CNN) — Watch the CNN Original Series “Decades in Sports,” which will be premiering on August 2 and available to stream on the CNN app the next day. Across six ep...

USA Shooting Crowns National Champions as Race to LA28 Intensifies

With two years until the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Paralympics, the 2026 USA Shooting National Championships showcased the nation's top rifle, pistol, and shotgun athletes. The...

Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy

Artistic Gymnastics runs from August 30 to September 2, 2026. All major gymnastics events and finals are broadcast live and free internationally via Eurovision Sport. Click PLAY or...

’26 European Championships TEAM Final

An exciting and impressive TEAM Final. Qualification for top 12 teams to the L.A. Olympics is going to be very competitive. 1. WG 2 165.4302. Italy 161.7963. France 159.2634. Great...