Here is the complete list of Illinois Olympians competing in Paris 2024
Here are all the Olympic Athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Summer Games this July and August.
Map: See which states have the most Summer Olympic gold medals
Some U.S. states have more Summer Olympic gold medals than others.
From Biles to Sha'Carri, Team USA packed with star power heading into Olympic Games
It’s a loaded U.S. roster where the women outnumber the men 314 to 278, and ages range from 16 to 59. The most decorated member of Team USA in Paris will be Katie Ledecky, who’s trying to add to her collection of 10 medals.
2024 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony: Date, how to watch, time
The 2024 Summer Olympics kick off in Paris with the Opening Ceremony! Check out our quick guide to watching the event, including the date, broadcast times, and available viewing options.
Simone Biles has a shot at history at the Olympics while defending champion Russia stays home
Simone Biles knows a portion of those who tune in to watch will be waiting to see if what happened in Tokyo will repeat itself. She's taking steps to make sure she's in a better place this time around.
USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas
Players began arriving Thursday in Las Vegas; Stephen Curry was the first to check in for camp, perhaps underscoring how anxious he is for what will be his first Olympics.
Post-pandemic Paris Olympics signal a return to 'normal' for athletes and fans
The Paris Games will celebrate the return to “normal” after a stretch when host cities turned into closed-off shells of themselves, depriving those who had earned their way inside the so-called Olympic “bubble” of a true Olympic experience.
Red Stars Alyssa Naeher, Mallory Swanson among Emma Hayes' U.S. Olympics roster picks
Alex Morgan is not one of the 18 players on the U.S. women's national team, but Chicago has two representatives.
Sha'Carri Richardson sprints onto US Olympic team after winning 100 in 10.71 seconds
It has been quite a ride for the 24-year-old Texan. Three years ago, she won this race, too (in 10.86 seconds), only to see the victory stripped away.
US Olympic team to bring A/C units to Paris, undercutting environmental plan
The U.S. Olympic team plans to supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games, prioritizing athlete comfort over the event's environmental sustainability goals.
Here are the Team USA athletes who have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics
Here are the athletes who have qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris so far, including the athletes that will represent Illinois.
Regan Smith sets a world record in the 100 backstroke at the U.S. Olympic trials
Bouncing back from a close-but-no-Olympics call in her first race, Regan Smith set a world record in the women's 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. swimming trials on Tuesday.
The Olympics are more than fun and games. They're a billion-dollar business with political overtones
Here's a look at how the IOC and the Olympics operate.
Tonga Olympian, 18, gearing up for Paris Games, dead in diving accident
J.J. Rice, a U.S.-born kitefoiler who was set to represent Tonga in the upcoming Paris Olympics, died in a diving accident over the weekend, his father said. He was 18.
Katie Ledecky off to a strong start at US Olympic swimming trials, leads prelims of 400 free
Katie Ledecky got off to a rousing start Saturday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.
Former NBA, Chicago Bulls star Luol Deng has steered South Sudan's basketball journey to Paris Olympics
Just 13 years after South Sudan emerged from civil war to become an independent nation in 2011, it will mark a milestone next month with its Olympic basketball debut with former Bull Luol Deng at its forefront.