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Here's Why the 400 Meter Gold Medal Win Was So Extraordinary
Olympic runner Wayde van Niekerk unexpectedly won gold in the 400 meters from Lane 8. Here's why that's so extraordinary.
'Crypto' Parasite Outbreak in Ohio Pools Sickens More than 100 Swimmers
More than 100 people in Ohio have been sickened with a diarrheal illness linked to swimming in local pools.
The 'Doping Arms Race': How Athletes Evade Testing
For as long as athletes have been trying to game the system by doping, officials have been coming up with ways to catch them.
Olympic Form: How Sports Influence Body Shape
Nothing represents the peak of physical condition like Olympic athletes, yet they also represent a wide range of body types, shapes and sizes.
Rio's Contaminated Water: 7 Infections People Could Get at the Olympics
What illnesses might people catch if they swallow some of the water, which is reportedly contaminated with sewage?
2016 Olympics: Visit Rio with 360-Degree Videos and Virtual Reality
A new project from Google lets you see Rio de Janeiro in 360 degrees.
Why the Olympics Actually Won't Cause Zika to Spread Everywhere
Will Olympic athletes return to their home countries with more than a medal?
