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What happens when you 'hit the wall'?
By Emily Cooke published
Experts tell Live Science what it means to "hit the wall" while exercising and how to avoid it.

USA Basketball doctor shares what it's like to treat athletes at the Olympics
By Emily Cooke published
An orthopedic surgeon explains what it's like to support USA Basketball at the Olympics.

Olympic athletes dive into the Seine — days after it was deemed too contaminated with poop for safe swimming
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Olympic triathlon racers finally dove into the Seine following postponements due to poor water-quality test results. Will the water stay swimmable?

At what age does athleticism peak in different sports?
By James Witts published
The Paris Olympics welcome the strongest, fastest and sharpest athletes in the world. But to what extent does age raise or lessen their chances of gold?

'Simone is a very, very rare bird': Experts discuss the science behind Simone Biles' gymnastic prowess
By Stephanie Pappas published
Even among the world's most elite gymnasts, American Simone Biles, now competing in her third Olympic Games, is a standout.

The unsung 'cognitive expertise' needed to excel in elite sports
By Kylie A Steel, Clare MacMahon, Todd Pickering published
In sports, physical training is often emphasized over cognitive, but both are required to excel, experts say.

What's the heaviest weight a person can lift?
By Patience Asanga published
The world's strongest lifters on record won acclaim for hoisting thousands of pounds into the air at one time. Could they ever go heavier?

What's the most dangerous sport in the world?
By Patrick Pester published
It's hard to compare sports head-to-head, but some stand out in terms of their risk of causing injury or death.
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