Olympic organizers invoke an ancient pledge to call for the suspension of all wars

Kirsty Coventry, the multi-Olympic swimming champion who last year became the first woman to lead the International Olympic ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

This ancient pledge is made whenever Olympic Games are held

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin in one week, and the United Nations and organizers are calling for a 7-week pause of all wars worldwide — as they do every time the Olympics take place.

Professor Answers Olympic History Questions

Professor of Sport Studies Amy Bass joins WIRED to answers the internet's burning questions about the history of the Olympics. When were the first olympics contested? How do the olympic games of ...

Use This Ancient Greek 'Tetrad' 4-Day Workout Plan to Build a Muscular Physique

Forget the explore page, the ancient Greeks were the original hybrid athletes ...

Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss court

GENEVA (AP) — American gymnast Jordan Chiles may reclaim the bronze medal on floor exercise from the 2024 Paris Olympics that ...
WFMZ-TV

Easton Lions All-Star Wrestling Classic comes to an end

EASTON, Pa. - After 40 years, the Easton Lions All-Star Wrestling Classic will leave its shoes on the mat. Lions Club spokesman Bob Walker tells 69 News they are very sad to see the event discontinued ...
Press of Atlantic City

Here's what makes the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony special

Hundreds of volunteers, dancers and performers are rehearsing long hours as preparations intensify for the Feb. 6 opening ...