Paris Olympics

Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died after suffering severe burns in a brutal attack by her boyfriend, hospital officials confirmed on Thursday. Cheptegei, 33, who competed in the 2020 Paris Olympics, sustained burns ... more

Burdett native Olivia Coffey returned home Monday night after competing in her second straight Olympics as part of the U.S. Women's Eight rowing team. Arriving at Elmira Corning Regional Airport with teammate Molly Bruggeman, Coffey ... more

The Paris 2024 Olympics delivered a winning performance for NBC, with combined TV and streaming viewership surpassing expectations. As traditional broadcasts face increasing challenges from digital media, the success of this year's Games offered a ... more

USA Gymnastics announced Monday that an arbitration panel has refused to reconsider its decision requiring gymnast Jordan Chiles to return her Olympic bronze medal in the floor exercise from the Paris Games. The Court of ... more

Team USA captured its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal in women's basketball, narrowly defeating France 67-66 in a thrilling finale. The match saw both teams exchanging leads throughout Sunday's game, keeping fans on the edge ... more

Karen Chen ’23, a senior at Cornell’s College of Human Ecology, was finally awarded her Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Games after a prolonged wait. Originally winning silver in the 2022 Beijing Winter ... more

In a dazzling display of skill and leadership, Stephen Curry clinched his first Olympic gold medal, guiding the U.S. men's basketball team to a 98-87 victory over France at the Paris Games. Curry, scoring 24 ... more

In a dramatic showdown at the Parc des Princes, the U.S. women's national team secured a 1-0 victory over Brazil to claim their fifth Olympic gold medal. Mallory Swanson's decisive goal in the 57th minute, ... more

Scottie Scheffler delivered a masterclass of poise and skill, capturing Olympic gold in a breathtaking finale at Le Golf National. With a remarkable 9-under 62, Scheffler overturned a four-shot deficit, sealing a one-shot victory over ... more

In an electrifying showdown at the Olympics, Noah Lyles claimed victory in the men's 100 meters by a mere .005 seconds on Sunday, edging out Jamaica's Kishane Thompson in one of the closest finishes in ... more

Trinity Rodman delivered a moment of brilliance, propelling the U.S. women's soccer team to the Paris Olympics semifinals with a 1-0 victory over Japan on Saturday. In a tense quarterfinal at Parc des Princes, Rodman ... more

Halfway to gold, the U.S. basketball team has solidified its position as the No. 1 seed heading into the medal round at the Paris Olympics. In a commanding performance, Anthony Edwards led the team with ... more

Simone Biles dazzled the audience at the Paris Games on Saturday, capturing her seventh Olympic Gold Medal in the women's vault final. The 27-year-old gymnast showcased her extraordinary talent with an average score of 15.300 ... more

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games kicked off with an ambitious opening ceremony that captivated audiences from the Seine River to the Eiffel Tower. The event showcased France's rich cultural heritage and featured appearances by sports ... more

Paris is set to dazzle the world with its most elaborate Olympic opening ceremony ever, transforming the River Seine into a grand stage Friday night. Even French President Emmanuel Macron admitted the idea initially seemed ... more

Just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, France's high-speed rail network was hit by coordinated arson attacks, causing widespread travel disruptions. The incidents, described as "criminal actions" by officials, paralyzed major rail ... more