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Being an Olympian is hard. But being an Olympian who is hoping to break a world record in a male-dominated sport (and in an event actually called the "...
The Olympics is a time for solemn pride in your country, reflecting on the greater world at large, and evidence of what years of strenuous training and ...
It is no secret we're in full-on Olympic mode, tensely watching our favorite athletes as they set records and bring home medals — and possibly getting a ...
If your plans were to cheer on the American Olympic team from the comfort of your living-room couch, think again! L.A. may be about 8,000 miles from London...
By Carlye WiselFor someone who spends the majority of his day in water, we're forever impressed by Lochte's fashion sense. From his obsession with gym shoes to a walk-in ...
By Carlye WiselWe know the grueling world of professional gymnastics isn't all sunshine and rainbows, but between the glittery leotards and those gorgeous acrobatic flips...
By Carlye WiselIf Olympic fever hasn't set in yet, this week's stacked schedule of competitions should rile you up more than anything. From unbelievable swimming ...
It’s crowned the heads of royals and outfitted the bodies of pharaohs, and today, it hangs from the necks of rappers and separates the best of the best ...
By Lexi NisitaMichelle Obama looked gorgeous at the Olympic opening ceremonies yesterday, but that's hardly news, is it now? There's no point in going to London if ...
By Carlye WiselIt doesn't take Paul McCartney, James Bond, and the queen of England to tell us that the Olympic Games are upon us. But after the opening ceremony this ...
By Brenna EganIn between gasps for air and frequent side-ache stops, when we meet the one-mile mark on our morning jog, it's a moment of true glory (yes, it's that ...
By Carlye WiselWe won't lie — we were pretty concerned when we heard Team USA's uniforms were produced in China, especially since it's a time of full-blown American ...
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