The rivalry between the two main lineages of the Gracie family always marked the big jiu-jitsu competitions in the 80s and 90s in Rio de Janeiro. After avenging his uncle Helio by beating Waldemar ...

Back in training after her Olympic triumph, Brazil’s beloved gymnast reflects on a journey fueled by grit, talent, and her ...

Yusra Mardini embodies a story of resilience, courage, and triumph in the face of adversity. Born in turbulent Syria, she was ...

Usain Bolt claimed that four sprinters could challenge him back in 2012 - and they have all had different careers.

It was 70 years ago today, on 16 March 1955, that Adhemar Ferreira da Silva became the first man to triple jump beyond 16.50m ...

In honor of the Olympian's 28th birthday, ESSENCE looks back at all the beauty looks she achieved during her biggest wins.

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The London Marathon is set to break the world record for the most participants with over 56,000 runners expected to complete ...

Tanja Frank redeemed Austria with sailing bronze at the Summer Olympics in Rio alongside Thomas Zajac. Now 32 years old, she ...

Olympic beach volleyball champion Laura Ludwig wants to be elected to the executive committee of German second division club ...

OLYMPIC golden girl Jessica Ennis-Hill dealt with many a challenge in her career, but one of the toughest was her coach’s chilling reaction when she told him she was pregnant. It was two years ...

and one almost implode with a chaotic local organizing team in Rio de Janeiro that pulled the IOC into vote-buying ...