Short course: A term used to describe a pool in which one length measures 25 meters (or 25 yards). Most college pools are ...

Every two years, the Olympic Games spotlight the world's top athletes. Each sport has its own governing body, which defines specific rules and regulations to be upheld at the competitive level. This ...

For many athletes, it is the pinnacle of their career. They have trained hard for years to take part in the Olympic Games. Winning a medal is a childhood dream for most of them—only surpassed by ...

NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. For more of our coverage from the games head to our latest updates. Swimming is producing electric moments at the Paris Olympics. But the races aren’t ...

The eighth day of swimming events at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 3. There are nine events scheduled throughout the day, including the men's 100 ...