Olympics

Eat My Gold Michael Phelps, Says Swimming Gold Medalist Lochte

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 17, 2008

Gold medalist Ryan Lochte is in Washington to urge continued spending on muscular dystrophy. more >>

How to Train as Race Day Approaches

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - September 11, 2008

Gold medalist Todd Rogers worked out hard during the Olympics but not too hard. more >>

A Disappointing Finish for Americans at Education Olympics

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - August 29, 2008

In science and math, the United States lags behind many other countries. more >>

5 Ways Michael Phelps (and You) Can Manage a Windfall

By Katy Marquardt - Money & Business - August 27, 2008

What's the first thing you should do? Absolutely nothing, experts say. more >>

China's Rulers Stay Tough Despite the Olympics Hoopla

By Paul Mooney - Nation & World - August 25, 2008

Those who hoped the games would soften China's repressive behavior have been disappointed. more >>

China's Gold-Medal Moment

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - August 22, 2008

The Olympic spectacle is an opportunity to demonstrate that China has regained its national stature. more >>

London Admits It Can't Top Lavish Beijing Olympics When It Hosts 2012 Games

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - August 22, 2008

Facing an economic downturn, British officials are trying to keep costs down. more >>

Olympic Moms and Pregnancy in Politics

By Morgan E. Felchner - Morgan Felchner - August 21, 2008

Women still have a ways to go, but 20 moms on the Olympic team is a start. more >>

Investing in the Olympics

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - August 21, 2008

Summer Games-themed index is up 8 percent over the past year. more >>

Managing Michael Phelps's Gold

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - August 20, 2008

How the Olympic champion should handle his windfall. more >>

What You Can Learn From Erin Donohue

By Liz Wolgemuth - The Inside Job - August 20, 2008

Lessons from an Olympic athlete who defies the odds. more >>

Health Buzz: Flu Immunity and Other Health News

Health - August 18, 2008

News on the BPA, women athletes in a world of hurt, and the impact an abortion can have on depression. more >>

Boomer Olympians Defy Old Age

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - August 15, 2008

The average age of U.S. Olympic athletes has increased. more >>

5 Members of Congress Who Want Russia Stripped of the 2014 Olympics

Opinion - August 15, 2008

U.S. Representatives who think that Russia should not host the 2014 games because of the Georgia crisis more >>

Dara Torres: The Oldest Olympic Swimming Medalist in History

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - August 13, 2008

But competing after age 40 carries a hefty price tag. more >>

Economics Ain't Gymnastics: Why China Won't Overtake America

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 13, 2008

In the long run, it's the American model that provides the path to global prosperity. more >>

Public Opinion: Does the Chinese Women's Gymnastics Team Have Underage Members?

Opinion - August 13, 2008

Rumors and speculation persist about whether the gold medalists are following the rules. more >>

China Makes Policing an Olympic Event

By Paul Mooney - Nation & World - August 8, 2008

With the eyes of the world on Beijing, China imposes obsessive security measures around the games. more >>

Obama and McCain’s Olympian China Error

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 8, 2008

Presidential candidates are ignoring Asia's impact on the U.S. economy. more >>

Public Opinion: Should the United States Have Boycotted the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics?

Opinion - August 8, 2008

Critics point to China's dismal human rights record, but Bush argued against staying away. more >>

Olympic Sprinters Nearest Starting Gun Get Advantage

Science - August 7, 2008

Reaction times for getting out of the blocks depends partly on proximity to the starting gun. more >>

China Revokes Visa of Olympic Gold Medalist

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - August 6, 2008

Joey Cheek, currently a Princeton student, says he was targeted for his Darfur activism. more >>

The Recycling Bin: A Roundup of Green News, Olympic Edition

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - August 5, 2008

Reports of smog, ecofriendly fireworks, playing God with the weather, and more from Beijing. more >>

Health Buzz: Earlier HIV Treatment and Other Health News

Health - August 4, 2008

DNA fingerprinting and anthrax, a cancer-fighting Olympian, and caffeine’s effect on athletes more >>

What Eric Shanteau's Cancer Means for All Men

By Adam Voiland - On Men - August 1, 2008

The Olympic swimmer has credited his girlfriend with urging him to see a doctor. more >>