It’s Not Just the Medal. It’s the Payout.

Bonuses for winning Olympic medals can be as high as $740,000 for some athletes. Others have to be satisfied with a nice letter from the king.

Beauty, Athleticism and Danger in the Pool

Artistic swimmers strive to look graceful, but the sport comes with significant risks, as our writer knows from experience.

Weight Lifting, an Original Olympic Sport, May Be Dropped

Lifting’s international federation has failed to fully address concerns about bribery and doping. If it doesn’t, the Olympic committee may eject the sport from the Games.

Simone Manuel Falters in the Olympic Swimming Race That Made Her

After failing to qualify for the 100-meter freestyle in Tokyo, she has one last chance to make the U.S. team. It’s a stunning setback for a star of the Rio Olympics who spoke of mental and physical fatigue.

Gymnastics Learns a New Trick: Athletes Talk and Coaches Listen

Changes in the sport, which is still struggling to recover from a sexual abuse scandal, were evident at a championship event in Texas.