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Olympic Breakdancer ‘Sorry’ For Viral Failed Performance

APOLOGY TOUR

Breakdancing, which made its Olympic debut in 2024, will not return for the 2028 summer games in Los Angeles.

Lily Mae Lazarus | Published Sep 04, 2024

Raygun Posts Video Responding to Breaking Backlash

KANGAROO COURT

Australia’s Olympic Committee came to Raygun’s defense, condemning a wave of “bullying and harassment” in the wake of her, er, unique performances.

Sean Craig | Published Aug 15, 2024

Olympic Swimmer Becomes Ill After Swim in the Seine

GET WELL SOON

Leonie Beck, who came ninth in the women’s open water swim, shared her symptoms on Instagram.

Lily Mae Lazarus | Published Aug 10, 2024

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Humpback Whale Drops In on Olympic Surfing Finals in Tahiti

OLYMPIC BREACH

The humpback breached in the background as two women surfers battled it out in the shortboard semifinals.

Philippe Naughton | Published Aug 06, 2024

Olympic Pole Vaulter Loses Thanks to Battle With His Bulge

THE WHOLE PACKAGE

Believe it or not, it’s not the first time we’ve obsessed over a Frenchman’s bulge during this Olympic games.

Kevin Fallon | Published Aug 03, 2024

Olympian to Leave Paris With Gold Medal and Engagement Ring

‘COULDN’T BE MORE PERFECT’

Huang Yaqiong said yes—just minutes after she won gold for China in the badminton mixed doubles event.

Josh Fiallo | Published Aug 02, 2024

A Guide to All of My Olympic Crushes

GOLD MEDAL SIX PACKS

For two fleeting, glorious weeks, we get to fantasize about these perfect specimens—and feel patriotic about being horny.

Kevin Fallon | Published Aug 02, 2024

IOC Defends Female Boxers After Right-Wing Gender Outrage

NOT HAVING IT

The Olympics claim the boxing organization made a “sudden and arbitrary decision” after Imane Khelif defeated a Russian boxer at the 2023 world championships.

Zachary Folk | Published Aug 01, 2024

Olympics Surfing Judge Axed Over Chummy Photo With Athlete

‘INAPPROPRIATE’

The International Surfing Association deemed the photo “inappropriate” in a statement on Thursday.

Noor Ibrahim | Published Aug 01, 2024

Olympic Triathlete’s Fury at Having to Race in ‘Dirty’ Seine

ICKY

Jolie Vermeylen said she had “felt and saw things that we shouldn’t think about too much” in the Paris river.

Philippe Naughton | Published Aug 01, 2024

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