Tonya Harding Was Guilty
Was Tonya Harding innocent? Was she just the victim of a terrible boyfriend and his nutty henchmen, as the movie I, Tonya suggests? Norm Frink, who prosecuted the case in 1994, …..
Posts tagged: The Olympics
Tatyana McFadden Biography: New!
Our Tatyana McFadden biography is now live. Tatyana McFadden is the wheelchair racer who is expected to compete for seven gold medals at this year’s Paralympic Games in Rio de …..
Michael Phelps Has Been Swimming in the Olympics for More Than Half His Life
It’s true: Michael Phelps is now swimming in his fifth Olympic games, and he’s still only 31 years old. Michael Phelps was born in 1985 and his first Summer Games were in …..
Olympic Luger Crashes and Then Un-Crashes in One Impressive Sequence
Being an Olympian means wiping out at 70 MPH and then just casually flopping back onto your sled.
Mikaela Shiffrin Biography: New!
Born in 1995, Mikaela Shiffrin is now the reigning world champion in slalom skiing. And what have you been doing with yourself for the last 18 years?
The Olympic Torch Procession is Not Going So Hot
The holy flame has gone out a few dozen times, caught three people on fire, and had to be relit with a disposable cigarette lighter.
Obama Does the McKayla Maroney ‘Not Impressed’ Face
The unhappy Olympic silver medalist takes her face to the White House.
Usain Bolt Wins Gold Again
The Jamaican sprinter sets a new Olympic record in the 100 meters.
What’s 5’3″, Weighs 107 Pounds, and Barks?
Hint: Unlike a dog, she has to practice her barking.
Remember the Good Old Days of Pigeon-Shooting at the Olympics?
21 dead pigeons — still the Olympic record!
Alex Morgan Biography — New!
The 23-year-old U.S. Olympic soccer star was also a star in Sports Illustrated earlier this year.
Just a Nice Photo: The Queen and the Torch
The monarch looks on as the torch is passed.
Caster Semenya Biography — With Photos!
Declared officially female in 2010, she’ll run for South Africa in the London Olympic games.
Oscar Pistorius Biography: New!
The double-amputee sprinter has qualified for the 2012 Olympics in London.
The Teen Journalist Who Inspired an Olympic Swimmer… and Vice-Versa
A class writing project leads to a moment of truth for a 13-year-old girl and the Olympic hopeful she interviews.
The 1972 Olympic Trials: Behold the Mighty Athletes of Yore!
A gallery of shot-putters, sprinters and hurdlers from the 1972 Olympic trials.
Usain Bolt Biography: New!
The three-time Olympic gold medal winner is gearing up for another big meet in London this summer.
Wenlock and Mandeville Take Over the World
The mascots of the 2012 Olympics are secret symbols from the true heirs of Jesus that signal an imminent messianic event. But are they cute?
Oh, Apolo, Apolo, Apolo!
Apolo Anton Ohno, come on, man: you shoved him. These things happen. Just own up, baby!We’re talking, of course, about the men’s 500 meter short-track speed skating event on Friday night. Ohno finished second, but then was disqualified after judges ruled he had bumped Francois-Louis Tremblay on the final turn.
Ohno Claims Silver in 1500 Meters
Apolo Anton Ohno won a silver medal in the 1500-meter event of men’s short-track speedskating on Saturday night. Ohno moved from fourth to second on the final turn as two South Koreans wiped out just ahead of him. Jung-Su Lee, a 20-year-old South Korean, won the gold medal.
Lindsey Vonn: New Biography
Lindsey Vonn takes a turn in this photo from the 2009 Alpine Ski Championships in Val d’Isere, FranceJust in time for the Vancouver Olympics, we’ve posted a new biography of skier Lindsey Vonn.