World Jul 23 Olympians have more access to resources after Biles, Osaka and Phelps spoke up about mental health By Howard Fendrich, Eddie Pells, Associated Press
Politics Jun 25 WATCH: Olympians Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt testify on anti-doping measures ahead of Paris Games One month before the Summer Games in Paris, the Olympic gold medalists will appear before a House committee Tuesday night to discuss alleged problems with global anti-doping system and to make competition more fair.
Nation Aug 25 Watch 9:24 At the pool with freestyle phenom Katie Ledecky Katie Ledecky was one of the most triumphant athletes of the Rio Olympics. The 19-year-old swimmer overwhelmed her competition; in the 800-meter race, she finished nearly a pool length ahead of second place. Known for relentless training and humility, she… By PBS News Hour
Nation Aug 16 Column: The last time I raced against Michael Phelps We stepped onto the blocks. I saw him in my peripheral vision slapping his arms against his body as has become his trademark. We dove. I saw him for the first few strokes. Then I didn’t see him anymore. By Jason Villemez
World Aug 14 Watch 8:36 Michael Phelps nears retirement after record-breaking career Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps captured his 23rd gold medal in Rio on Saturday. He has tallied 28 medals overall, the most of any athlete of any sport in history, in a career that has spanned four Olympic competitions, but Phelps… By PBS News Hour
Aug 14 Olympic highlights from Day 8: U.S. wins 1,000th gold medal By Daniel Moritz-Rabson, Omar Etman The U.S. earned its 1000th Olympic gold medal Saturday night after the American women’s team won the 4x100 meter medley relay. Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch 7:25 1 stunning defeat, but several historic victories for Team USA in Rio By PBS News Hour The U.S. women’s soccer team suffered a shocking defeat in an Olympic quarterfinal match on Friday. In better news for Team USA, Simone Biles triumphed in the gymnastics all-around competition, Michael Phelps earned a historic 26th career Olympic medal and… Continue watching
Aug 10 Olympic highlights from Day 4: ‘Final Five’ tumbles to gold, U.S. dominates in Rio pool By Joshua Barajas After her teammates Aly Raisman and Laurie Hernandez performed exceptionally on the floor, American gymnast Simone Biles only needed better than 7.591 for her routine to secure the Olympic gold medal for the U.S. on Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 8:52 Team USA is hitting its marks in Rio — and hitting back at doping By PBS News Hour Team USA has been living up to expectations during the first few days in Rio de Janeiro. Judy Woodruff speaks with USA Today's Christine Brennan about initial U.S. achievements, criticism of Russian athletes in response to the doping scandal, how… Continue watching
Aug 02 Watch Historic Win for U.S. Gymnast Douglas; U.K. Claims Its First Gold of the Games Historic Win for U.S. Gymnast Douglas; U.K. Claims Its First Gold of the Games… Continue watching