Just how far has Ledecky swum? Nearly the circumference of the Earth
Team USA’s Katie Ledecky obliterated the Olympic record, and the competition, as she swam her way to the gold medal in the women’s 1500m freestyle in Paris.
From the ready room to the pool deck
Long before the swimmers hit the competition pool to race for Olympic medals in Paris, they have to make another journey. Elizabeth Beisel does a walk-through of the area where Team USA gets ready before walking out to its Olympic swims.
Snoop Dogg making his case to be crowned 'MVP of the Olympics'
Special NBC Olympics correspondent Snoop Dogg has been all over the Games, carrying the torch, getting a swim lesson from Michael Phelps, traveling by bus and train with the USA men’s basketball team.
“Man, this is a grind out here,” Snoop told NBC’s Mike Tirico on tonight’s prime-time Paris Games broadcast. “But I’m having so much fun.”
Snoop even appeared on a pin that features a likeness of him blowing Olympic-style smoke rings, one of which was snagged by Coco Gauff.
“Mike, I may be the MVP of the Olympics, just saying,” Snoop said.
Team USA women overjoyed after winning bronze in stunning rugby upset
The U.S. women’s rugby team pulled off one of the most thrilling Olympic upsets by beating Australia in the final seconds and winning the bronze medal.
Frederick Richard: 'I gave everything today'
After placing 15th in the men's gymnastics all-around final, Frederick Richard has his eyes glued to the future.
"I gave everything today. You know, it doesn’t come together sometimes, but it’s part of the journey," Richard said after the final. "I know I’m going to just keep getting better, and I’ll be there one day."
He plans to continue in the sport, and at 20, he feels satisfied with his Olympic experience.
"I used a lot more energy than I expected in the team final, but obviously worth it," Richard said. "But I mean, there’s lots to gain from this competition, and I got to see a lot of good gymnastics."
Los Angeles 2028 looms large for the rising star, who will leave Paris with a historic bronze medal.
Men's basketball: U.S. offense rolls in high-flying win over South Sudan
LeBron James led a ruthlessly efficient U.S. attack yet again, helping Team USA to a 103-86 win over South Sudan.
Paris Olympics gymnastics: Women’s team final most gorgeous moments
Relive the most stunning shots from the women’s team gold-worthy final in Paris.
The unlikely breakout star of the Olympics? A South Korean sharpshooter
Kim Ye-ji, a 31-year-old South Korean pistol shooter, has gone viral across social media this week, drawing countless new fans. While Kim took home the silver medal in the 10m air pistol women’s event Saturday, it was not just her skill, but also her style, featuring futuristic steampunk-esque glasses and a savage demeanor, that catapulted her to internet fame.
Some social media users praised her effortless confidence while others compared her to James Bond and character Satoru Gojo, a sorcerer in popular manga Jujutsu Kaisen.
Water polo: U.S. women bounce back with win over Italy
After a loss to Spain, the U.S. women’s water polo team bounced back with a 10-3 win over Italy today.
Swimming: Hometown favorite Marchand was feeding off the crowd's energy
There's little doubt about who the French crowd at the pool is rooting for: Léon Marchand.
While elite athletes often say they block out crowd noise, Marchand said he embraced every decibel from the crowd during today's races.
“I wasn’t ignoring it. I was really trying to listen to what was happening,” he said. “I could hear the whole pool just going crazy. I think that’s why I was able to win that race, really use that energy from the crowd.”