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olympic.org News: EOC Head Office Closure Announcement for National Holiday - The European Olympic Committees

The European Olympic Committees (EOC) Head Office will be closed on Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26 due to National public holidays (Liberation Day). For urgent matters, please refer to our website for contact information and additional online resources.

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olympic.org News: EOC underscores commitment to fair sport with Prevention of Manipulation of Competition webinar - The European Olympic Committees

The European Olympic Committees (EOC) strengthened their commitment to clean and fair sport by hosting a webinar for its members in conjunction with the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Hosted by the IOC’s Olympic Movement Unit on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions, 33 EOC members attended the webinar on Monday 22 April as preparations…

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olympic.org News: IOC takes the lead for the Olympic Movement and launches Olympic AI Agenda - Olympics

“We are determined to harness the vast potential of AI in a responsible way: our Olympic AI Agenda sets out a robust governance framework for the implementation of this strategy, which has to offer equal access for all and ensure self-determination for any individual.

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Coolest Photos of Olympic Highlights From the Past Decade

Every two years, athletes compete at the Olympic Games to bring home the gold for their country. While their talents are plenty to celebrate, so is the sports photography that commemorates these ...

Kristi Yamaguchi Reveals What Really Goes Down in the Infamous Olympic Village

Kristi Yamaguchi reflected to E! News about her time in the Olympic Village during the 1992 Winter Games, where she became the first Asian American ever to win gold in figure skating.

With Winter Olympics host options dwindling, Salt Lake City is lined up for 2034 — and maybe beyond

As climate change threatens the future of the Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City could play a major role going forward.

China may lose Olympic gold medals after swimmers allegedly tested positive for banned drug before 2020 win

Athletes who fail a drug test usually get some form of sanction under the sport’s rules, which state athletes are responsible for any banned substance found in their body.

US Ski Great Vonn Hails Use Of AI To Protect Olympic Athletes From Online Hate

US skiing great Lindsey Vonn has welcomed plans to use artificial intelligence to shield Olympic athletes from vicious online hate, recounting how she was "wildly harassed" before the 2018 Winter ...

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Who are next season's must-watch gymnasts?

After a memorable and historic season filled with record-setting scores and epic performances, we can't help but to look ahead to next season.

Lloyd Martin aims for the record books at the London Marathon

On Sunday, Lloyd Martin will run his first marathon, alongside his mom, Ceri. His goal: to become the youngest athlete with Down syndrome to complete the race.

WADA to look into ruling on Chinese swimmers

WADA is launching an independent review over its handling of a case that allowed 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance to avoid punishment.

USA Track expands policy to support new moms

USA Track & Field unveiled a program Thursday that expands an existing maternity support system to give athletes more time to work their way back.

2nd roof ready in time for French Open, Olympics

The second retractable roof at Roland Garros will be inaugurated on the opening day of the French Open next month, a project planned with the Paris Olympics in mind.

Venezuelan boxing medalist Rodríguez dies at 78

Venezuela's first Olympic gold medaist -- boxer Francisco "Morochito" Rodríguez -- has died at the age of 78.

Chile to host track cycling championships in '25

UCI said Wednesday that the Track Cycling World Championships in 2025 will now be held in Chile instead of Argentina as previously announced.

Eight-time ski champ Hirscher ends retirement

Eight-time overall World Cup champion Marcel Hirscher is planning to return to ski racing next season after five years in retirement. And he is going to compete for the Netherlands -- his mother's country -- instead of his native Austria.

Wichita to host '25 Figure Skating Championships

The U.S. Figure Skating championships will take place in Wichita, Kansas, next year in what should amount to a preview of the names to watch for the American team headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy.

100 days until Paris Olympics 2024: Dates, athletes and everything to know

The 2024 Paris Olympics will kick off on July 26 -- and until then, we've got 100 things you'll want to know, from the athletes to watch to the milestones that could be reached.

Women's track invitational to offer largest purse

Alexis Ohanian announced Tuesday that his venture capital firm was investing in women's track with the 776 Invitational, with the largest purse ever for a women's-only track event.

Justice Dept. to pay $138.7M to Nassar victims

The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar.

USADA: WADA needs fixes after Chinese scandal

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency says the World Anti-Doping Agency must be overhauled in an effort to restore confidence in the global testing body following its handling of a Chinese doping case.

China gave nearly $2M extra to WADA programs

Documents obtained by The Associated Press show that the Chinese government gave nearly $2M more than required to WADA programs in 2018 and 2019.

London Marathon sets event record, 53K finishers

The 44th London Marathon set an event record with more than 53,000 runners completing the race, which also set a fundraising record with more than 67 million pounds ($82 million) raised as of Monday.

Runner Wondemagegn banned 5 years for doping

Ethiopian distance runner Zerfe Wondemagegn, who reached the 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the Tokyo Olympics, has been banned for five years after testing positive for testosterone and EPO.

WADA stands by call to clear 23 Chinese swimmers

The World Anti-Doping Agency issued a statement on Sunday that said, after reviewing a television documentary, it stands by its decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned heart medication.

Jepchirchir sets women's-only marathon record

Reigning Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya crushed the women's-only world record in winning the London Marathon.

Stanford men win 5th straight gymnastics nat'ls

Stanford became the second school ever to win five straight gymnastics national titles, finishing with 425.324 points, 5.635 ahead of second-place Michigan.

Brooks tops gold medalist Taylor to seal '24 spot

Aaron Brooks claimed a roster spot for the Paris Olympics after defeating reigning 86-kilogram gold medalist David Taylor in consecutive matches at the U.S. Olympic wrestling trials.

Maroulis makes history, reaches Olympics again

Helen Maroulis became the first U.S. woman wrestler to qualify for three Summer Games as she earned a spot on the American team for Paris.

NCAA gymnastics championships: LSU wins first-ever national title

With Haleigh Bryant leading the squad, LSU earned its first national title on Saturday in a whirlwind day at the NCAA gymnastics championships.

Duplantis again breaks pole vault world record

Sweden's Armand Duplantis broke the pole vault world record for an eight time with a 6.24-meter effort in the first Diamond League meeting of the 2024 season in China.

Cox loses at U.S. Olympic wrestling trials, retires

J'den Cox walked off the mat after dropping a 2-2 decision to Kollin Moore at the U.S. Olympic wrestling trials, leaving his shoes behind to a standing ovation.