Where the word 'Olympics' comes from and what it means to someone who competed there

The word "Olympics" is rooted in ancient Greece. In Greek mythology, the gods would descend from Mount Olympus into the town ...

Olympics history: Greek roots, modern era, future plans, more

The Olympics have a rich history. Check out more information on their prolific past, promising present, future forecast, and ...
Greek Reporter

The Final Bow: Greek Skiing Legend AJ Ginnis Retires at the Winter Olympics

Emotional scenes unfolded at the Winter Olympics as Greek skier AJ Ginnis took to the slopes for the final run of his career ...

Did ancient Greeks let women compete in the Olympics?

The ancient Olympic games were crowded with male athletes, but were there opportunities for females to compete in sports?

Why was the US put at the end of the Olympic opening ceremony parade (again)?

In the last Olympics, the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, the U.S. went second-to-last as athletes paraded down the Seine River.

Greek Ginnis says bittersweet goodbye with gentle slide down Olympic slalom course

When AJ Ginnis stood at the start gate of the Olympic slalom race on Monday, he knew it would be a bittersweet moment ahead ...
Yahoo! Sports

Where is Giannis Antetokounmpo from? What to know of Greek star at 2024 Paris Olympics

Giannis Antetokounmpo is soon going to check off another milestone in his basketball career. Antetokounmpo already has two NBA MVP honors, an NBA Finals championship, an NBA Finals MVP trophy and is ...
WBAL-TV

18 interesting facts about the Olympics through the years

From the Games’ Greek origins to their first foray into Asia, the Olympics are known for bringing nations from all around the ...