Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday – including 13 sportspeople from eight African countries. Though the continent isn't ...

Two of the longest active medal streaks in the history of the World Athletics Cross Country Championships appear to be coming to an end this weekend after a significant number of Ethiopian athletes ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – When Robel Teklemariam is asked if he has a nickname back home in Ethiopia, the Olympic men’s cross-country skier – yes, you read that right – notes that there’s no word ...

Acts of courage and protest by athletes often create a more lasting legacy than medal counts. The Olympics provide a unique platform for athletes to address social and political issues. Historic ...