Olympic sports

The Paralympic flag, left, is seen beside the Russian national flag during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, March 7, 2014.

The Paralympic biathlon involves rifle shooting, even if you can’t see

March 13, 2014Sports

Kevin Burton was a Navy linguist when, suddenly, he started losing his sight. He took his new disability as an opportunity to become an elite athlete at the Sochi Paralympic games, in an event that requires shooting a rifle.

The Paralympic biathlon involves rifle shooting, even if you can’t see

March 13, 2014Sports

It takes more than a few medals to make someone an Olympic hero

February 20, 2014Sports

Why the extreme nature of the Sochi slopestyle course has snowboarders scared

February 3, 2014Sports

The new Olympic luge relay race has three sleds, four racers and a touchpad

January 27, 2014Sports

Women are finally cleared for flight in Sochi

December 30, 2013Sports

After a 15-year battle, the women will be taking flight next to the men on the normal ski jump hill at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Olympic sports include a diverse history that may surprise you

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

From croquet to speedboating, from tandem bicycling to painting, yes painting, the Olympic sports you’re familiar with haven’t always been part of the program. And some you may never have guessed once handed out gold medals.

U.S. women boxers vie to be among first to compete in Olympics

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Female boxers have been toughing it out in the ring since the 1700s, but this year will mark the first time in history women will be allowed to fight at the Olympic level. This month, 24 women from across the country will vie for a slot in the first female US boxing team. Only three will advance to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Olympic Terminology: Fletchings at the Ready

August 15, 2013The World in Words

A marathon of an Olympic podcast, with items on archery terminology, a new translation app for athletes and tourists, the feared Olympic Brand Police, and Boris Johnson’s linguistic London.

Slideshow: World Championships of Ice and Snow Sailing

August 15, 2013Sports

Ice and snow sailing is a very creative winter sport. Athletes windsurf across a frozen surface and St. Ignace, Michigan recently held the World Championships of Ice and Snow Sailing.