German luger Max Langenhan almost pulled out of Olympic competition on Saturday with a stiff neck - only to set two track records hours later. The world champion shone at the newly built Cortina Sliding Centre to lead the Olympic men's singles after two runs,

Letsile Tebogo of Botswana earned took gold in the men's 200-meter Olympics finals Thursday, leaving U.S. 100-meter champion Noah Lyles with bronze. Lyles said he was diagnosed with COVID two days before the competition.

This guide breaks down the official competition format for Olympic track and field, detailing every step from qualification to the finals. Learn about the different stages and medal events, and how each round is structured.

Greta Myers crouched behind her laptop in a corner of the classroom, hoping to go unnoticed by her teacher. She just wanted to watch Jessie Diggins race in the Olympics. Myers has loved the Olympics for as long as she can remember,

The two-time medalist and former Team USA flag bearer will lead athletes competing Feb. 7-12 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Olympic track star Sha'Carri Richardson has been arrested for speeding. Richardson, who won an Olympic Gold Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, was booked on Thursday in Orange County, Florida, for dangerous excessive speeding, which is considered driving faster than 100 miles per hour. Jail records show she is still being held on a $500 bond.

By Mitch Phillips CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Germany's Max Langenhan got the Olympic luge competition off to a flying start on Saturday, scorching to a track record with the first run of the men's singles then breaking it with his second to place one hand on the gold medal at the halfway point.

After several Olympics on unfamiliar slopes, Cortina's Olympia delle Tofane is a popular host for women's Alpine's top skiers.