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The hottest new winter sport is about to get even hotter
Climate

Skimo enters the Winter Olympics at the most tragic time.

By Paige Vega
Culture
Credit card theft, penis injections, and other weird scandals from the 2026 Olympic GamesCredit card theft, penis injections, and other weird scandals from the 2026 Olympic Games
Culture

The athletes’ messy personal drama threatens to eclipse the sports in Milan and Cortina.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
France’s extremely talented and extremely controversial ice dancers, explainedFrance’s extremely talented and extremely controversial ice dancers, explained
Culture

The duo is favored to win Olympic gold on Wednesday, amid increasingly dark allegations.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Why American “quad god” Ilia Malinin skates like no one elseWhy American “quad god” Ilia Malinin skates like no one else
Culture

The gold medal favorite is on track to make Olympic history in Milan. The scary part? He could still get even better.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Today, Explained newsletter
26 reasons to watch the Winter Olympics26 reasons to watch the Winter Olympics
Today, Explained newsletter

The athletes, events and simmering geopolitical crises that we’re watching at this year’s competition.

By Caitlin Dewey
Culture
2026 Winter Olympics in Italy2026 Winter Olympics in Italy
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By Vox Staff
Culture
How Raygun earned her breaking world champ spot — fair and squareHow Raygun earned her breaking world champ spot — fair and square
Culture

The truth behind the ongoing controversy over the highly memeable dancer.

By Aja Romano
Culture
The fight over Jordan Chiles’s bronze medal is barely about gymnasticsThe fight over Jordan Chiles’s bronze medal is barely about gymnastics
Culture

The Olympian was asked to give her medal back — and the racist attacks began.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
The case for pole dancing in the OlympicsThe case for pole dancing in the Olympics
Culture

Pole dancing is basically gymnastics. But the world isn’t ready for it.

By Celia Ford
Today, Explained newsletter
Paris reminded us why we love the OlympicsParis reminded us why we love the Olympics
Today, Explained newsletter

Paris hosted a great Olympics. That’ll probably be the exception going forward.

By Bryan Walsh
Olympics
Who is Noah Lyles? The star sprinter’s Olympics went perfectly — until it didn’t.Who is Noah Lyles? The star sprinter’s Olympics went perfectly — until it didn’t.
Olympics

The Olympian won gold in the 100 meters, then caught Covid and came up short in his signature event.

By Kyndall Cunningham
Culture
Everything you need to know for breaking’s Olympic debutEverything you need to know for breaking’s Olympic debut
Culture

Rule number one: Don’t call it breakdancing.

By Aja Romano
Olympics
Why India’s star wrestler was disqualified at the OlympicsWhy India’s star wrestler was disqualified at the Olympics
Olympics

Vinesh Phogat was just ounces away from a medal.

By Ellen Ioanes
Culture
Those Olympics AI ads feel bad for a reasonThose Olympics AI ads feel bad for a reason
Culture

It’s not just Google’s “Dear Sydney” commercial that feels soulless and strange.

By Rebecca Jennings
Today, Explained podcast
Can men’s gymnastics be saved?Can men’s gymnastics be saved?
Podcast
Today, Explained podcast

Just as the US team enters its influencer era, the sport is in trouble.

By Denise Guerra
Olympics
3 unexpected winners — and 1 predictable loser — from the Paris Olympics so far3 unexpected winners — and 1 predictable loser — from the Paris Olympics so far
Olympics

Forget the medals — these athletes won the internet’s love.

By Izzie Ramirez, Meredith Haggerty and 1 more
Culture
Simone Biles’s legacy is equal parts dominance and resilience Simone Biles’s legacy is equal parts dominance and resilience 
Culture

The GOAT just took her team to another Olympic gold.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Discrimination against trans Olympians has roots in Nazi GermanyDiscrimination against trans Olympians has roots in Nazi Germany
Culture

The forgotten Olympic history of trans athletes.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Even Better
Think like an OlympianThink like an Olympian
Even Better

More of a mathlete than an athlete? A gold medal mindset can help you do almost anything better.

By Keren Landman, MD
Sports
The good, the bad, and the weird of the 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyThe good, the bad, and the weird of the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony
Sports

Four winners and six losers from the day.

By Alex Abad-Santos and Bryan Walsh
Olympics
Arson attacks underscore the security and terror threats to the Paris OlympicsArson attacks underscore the security and terror threats to the Paris Olympics
Olympics

Officials say Paris will be the “safest place in the world” for the Olympics. Here’s what they’re up against.

By Joshua Keating
Even Better
Inspired by the Olympics? You can become an athlete at any age.Inspired by the Olympics? You can become an athlete at any age.
Even Better

It’s never too late to pick up a new sport.

By Allie Volpe
Olympics
Paris 2024: Olympics news and updatesParis 2024: Olympics news and updates
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By Gabriela Fernandez
Video
Can Paris fix its poop problem before the Olympics?Can Paris fix its poop problem before the Olympics?
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Video

Paris’s bold Olympic promise to clean the River Seine.

By Coleman Lowndes
Culture
People can’t stop being weird about Caitlin ClarkPeople can’t stop being weird about Caitlin Clark
Culture

The backlash to the star rookie’s Olympic basketball snub, explained

By Alex Abad-Santos
Explainers
Tokyo 2021? The decision to postpone the Summer Olympics, explained.Tokyo 2021? The decision to postpone the Summer Olympics, explained.
Explainers

After pressure from athletes and national Olympic committees over coronavirus, the games will be pushed back.

By Jen Kirby
Science
The surprising science of why ice is so slipperyThe surprising science of why ice is so slippery
Science

How ice skating works, according to physics and chemistry.

By Brian Resnick
Video
How ski warfare created biathlonHow ski warfare created biathlon
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Video

Skis + rifle = sport?

By Mac Schneider
North Korea
North Korea wants to talk to the US. That’s a big deal.North Korea wants to talk to the US. That’s a big deal.
North Korea

But don’t get too excited just yet.

By Alex Ward
Culture
NBC’s Winter Olympics coverage was the best it’s been in yearsNBC’s Winter Olympics coverage was the best it’s been in years
Culture

The network took its focus off human interest stories and put it back on the sports.

By Emily St. James
World Politics
Russia hacked the Olympics and tried to make it look like North Korea did itRussia hacked the Olympics and tried to make it look like North Korea did it
World Politics

And the International Olympic Committee could reinstate Russia as soon as this week.

By Emily Stewart
World Politics
Why Russian athletes are marching as “OARs” at the Winter Olympics closing ceremonyWhy Russian athletes are marching as “OARs” at the Winter Olympics closing ceremony
World Politics

“OAR” stands for “Olympic Athlete from Russia.”

By Zeeshan Aleem
Olympics
2018 Winter Olympics closing ceremony: how to watch and what to expect2018 Winter Olympics closing ceremony: how to watch and what to expect
Olympics

The Pyeongchang Olympics will come to an end on February 25.

By Caroline Framke
Science
A second Russian Olympian has failed a doping testA second Russian Olympian has failed a doping test
Science

The Olympic Committee might not consider the result as it weighs reinstating Russia at the closing ceremonies.

By Umair Irfan
Culture
Evgenia Medvedeva had a gold medal performance. Figure skating’s point system said otherwise.Evgenia Medvedeva had a gold medal performance. Figure skating’s point system said otherwise.
Culture

Why it feels like Evgenia Medvedeva was robbed.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Why (almost) no one wants to host the Olympics anymore
World Politics

The spectacular impracticality of putting on the party could cause hosting bids to vanish altogether.

By Zeeshan Aleem
Culture
Why Russian figure skaters Alina Zagitova and Evgenia Medvedeva are so hard to beatWhy Russian figure skaters Alina Zagitova and Evgenia Medvedeva are so hard to beat
Culture

The best rivalry in women’s figure skating is between a jumping dynamo and a goth ballerina.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Russian figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva is as talented as she is terrifyingRussian figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva is as talented as she is terrifying
Culture

Medvedeva is a brilliant skater who also appears to be obsessed with death and dying.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Why people can’t stop shipping Canadian ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott MoirWhy people can’t stop shipping Canadian ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir
Culture

Ice dance is about selling romance. Olympic gold medalists Virtue and Moir are brilliant marketers.

By Aja Romano
North Korea
North Korean officials abruptly canceled meeting with Mike PenceNorth Korean officials abruptly canceled meeting with Mike Pence
North Korea

The secret sit-down was supposed to happen during the Olympics.

By Jen Kirby