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September 16

US gymnast Chiles takes bid to have Olympic bronze restored to Swiss Supreme Court

American gymnast Jordan Chiles is taking the fight to have her Olympic bronze medal on floor exercise to the highest court in Switzerland
September 16
FILE - Jordan Chiles, of the United States, holds up her medals after the women's artistic gymnastics individual apparatus finals Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
September 16

Sebastian Coe among 7 IOC members to enter race to succeed Thomas Bach as president

Two former Olympic champions are in the race to be the next IOC president
September 16
FILE - World Athletics President Sebastian Coe holds a press conference at the conclusion of the World Athletics meeting at the Italian National Olympic Committee, headquarters in Rome, Nov. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)
September 14

France throws one last party for the Paris Olympics

Paris has wrapped up its feel-good summer with a grand parade
September 14
Volunteers of Paris 2024 Olympics and French athletes who participated in the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics take part in a parade in front of the Arc de Triomphe monument on the Champs Elysees, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 in Paris. (Andre Pain/Pool Photo via AP)
September 13

The body of Ugandan Olympic athlete who was set on fire is received by family

The body of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei — who died after being set on fire by her partner in Kenya — has been received by family and anti-femicide crusaders, ahead of her burial on Saturday
September 13
Relatives try to comfort a woman crying after viewing the body of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital morgue in the western city of Eldoret, in Rift Valley, Kenya Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
September 12

Jordan Chiles speaks out after being stripped of bronze medal

The Team USA gymnast said in an interview with Forbes that her "skin color" played a role in the decision over her medal.
September 12
VIDEO: Jordan Chiles speaks out after being stripped of bronze medal
September 11

Jordan Chiles says she wasn't 'able to be heard' amid bronze medal controversy

Chiles spoke out at the 2024 Forbes Power Women's Summit in New York City.
September 11
Bronze medallist Jordan Chiles of United States looks at her medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in Bercy Arena in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024.
September 11

IOC move on election rules puts up legal hurdles to Coe running for top Olympic job

The IOC has clarified its complex election rules in a move that could block Sebastian Coe running for the top Olympic job
September 11
FILE - World Athletics President Sebastian Coe holds a press conference at the conclusion of the World Athletics meeting at the Italian National Olympic Committee, headquarters in Rome, Nov. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)
September 11

French authorities foiled 3 plots targeting the Paris Olympics, prosecutor says

France's counterterrorism prosecutor says authorities foiled three plots to attack the Olympic Games in Paris and other cities that hosted events this summer
September 11
FILE - Police are seen near the pitch during a men's semifinal soccer match between Morocco and Spain at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at Marseille Stadium in Marseille, France. Spain won 2-1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
September 09

Jordan Chiles makes Fashion Week debut amid Olympic medal controversy

The gymnast walked during the Kim Shui Spring 2025 show.
September 09
Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and models walk the runway during the Kim Shui show during the September 2024 New York Fashion Week on September 07, 2024 in New York City.
September 10

Top Olympic sponsor Panasonic is ending its contract with the IOC

Olympic sponsor Panasonic is terminating its contract with the IOC at the end of the year
September 10
This photo shows the headquarters of Panasonic in Kadoma, Osaka prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 7, 2017. (Kyodo News via AP)
September 09
Fireworks are fired from the Stade du France during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)
September 08

America strong: Closing ceremony at Paralympic Games in Paris

A series of triumphs for Team USA at the Paralympic Games in Paris, taking home 105 medals.
September 08
VIDEO: America strong: Closing ceremony at Paralympic Games in Paris
September 06

Paralympian wins gold after wife won gold medal at Paris Olympics

Hunter Woodhall won gold in the Men's 400m T62 at the Paris Paralympics.
September 06
Hunter Woodhall hugs his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall  who won the gold medal during Paris 2024 Olympics in Women's Long Jump, after winning himself the men's 400 m. T62 final at the 2024 Paralympics, Sept. 6, 2024, in Paris.
September 06

Black US Paralympians hope to see a more diverse team in the future

Gold medal-winning high jumper Roderick Townsend and U.S. flag bearer and sitting volleyball star Nicky Nieves took different routes to the Paris Paralympics
September 06
The U.S. women's sitting volleyball team stands as their national anthem plays prior to the semifinal beginning at the North Paris Arena at the 2024 Paralympics, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Kileigh Kane)
September 06

Paris wants to honor late Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei by naming sports venue after her

The city of Paris wants to pay tribute to the late Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by naming a sports venue in her honor
September 06
FILE -Rebecca Cheptegei, competes at the Discovery 10km road race in Kapchorwa, Uganda, Jan. 20, 2023. (AP Photo, File)
September 06

American swimmer wins silver in Paralympics 1 year after losing leg in shark attack

Ali Truwit's leg was amputated on her 23rd birthday as a result of the attack.
September 06
Silver medalist Alexandra Truwit of Team United States poses for a photo during the Para Swimming Women's 400m Freestyle S10 Medal Ceremony on day eight of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Paris La Defense Arena on Sept. 5, 2024 in Nanterre, France.
September 05

Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner

Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated for burns over 80% of her body from an attack by her partner
September 05
FILE -Rebecca Cheptegei, competes at the Discovery 10km road race in Kapchorwa, Uganda, Jan. 20, 2023. (AP Photo, File)
September 05

Ugandan Olympic runner dies after partner sets her on fire: Police

Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, who placed 44th in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics, had burns on 80% of her body, according to police.
September 05
Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, who placed 44th in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics, had burns on 80% of her body, according to police.
September 05

Olympic athlete dies after being set on fire by former partner

Rebecca Cheptegei competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics last month.
September 05
Uganda's Rebecca Cheptegei during the women's marathon final  Budapest on Aug. 26, 2023.
September 04

Paralympian Ezra Frech talks winning two gold medals in 24 hours

Frech took gold in the men’s T63 100m final in a dramatic photo finish and gold again in the T63 high jump, setting a new world record.
September 04
VIDEO: Paralympian Ezra Frech talks winning two gold medals in 24 hours
September 02

Paralympic athlete speaks out after winning bronze medal while 7 months pregnant

"I'm really proud of myself," British archer Jodie Grinham said of her win.
September 02
Bronze medalist Jodie Grinham of Great Britain celebrates on the podium at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, Aug. 31, 2024.
September 02

Athlete went from losing her leg from shark attack to the Paralympics

Ali Truwit is making history by competing in the para swimming in the 2024 Paris games just one year after she lost her leg.
September 02
VIDEO: Athlete went from loosing her leg from shark attack to the paralympics
September 01

Inspiring Paralympics athlete mentors next generation

Derek Loccident, a Paralympian who competes in track and field events for Team USA, mentors fellow amputee athlete Elijah Schultz.
September 01
VIDEO: Inspiring Paralympics athlete mentors next generation
August 29

Caitlin Clark, Simone Biles and Gabby Thomas meet in iconic video

The Olympians then posed for photos with the rest of the members of the Indiana Fever.
August 29
The Olympians then posed for photos with the rest of the members of the Indiana Fever.
August 28

Opening ceremonies of the Paris Paralympics

The world’s leading athletes with disabilities get ready to represent their countries during the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.
August 28
VIDEO: Opening ceremonies of the Paris Paralympics
August 26

What to know about Simone Biles' parents, siblings and husband Jonathan Owens

The gymnast was adopted by her grandparents at the age of 6.
August 26
Family members of Simone Biles of Team United States, (L-R) her husband Jonathan Owens and parents Nellie and Ronald Biles, look on prior to the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena. on July 30, 2024. in Paris.
August 22

Michael Phelps is a dad of 4: What to know about his family

The Phelpses became a party of six in 2024.
August 22
Michael Phelps shares photos of wife Nicole Phelps and son Nico at 2024 Paris Olympics on his Instagram.
July 29

Lady Gaga gives sneak peek at new music

Lady Gaga, who recently performed during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, gave fans a peek at her new, unreleased music.
July 29
Lady Gaga, who recently performed during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, gave fans a peek at her new, unreleased music.
August 05

Why Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles said they bowed to gold medalist Rebeca Andrade

The U.S. women showed sportsmanship on the global stage in Paris.
August 05
Silver medalist Simone Biles and bronze medalist Jordan Chiles of the U.S. bow to gold medalist Rebeca Andrade of Brazil on the victory podium following the women's artistic gymnastics individual floor exercise final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Aug. 5, 2024.
August 20

Simone Biles recreates hilarious meme of herself: See video

"I actually do this all the time," she said.
August 20
Simone Biles appears in this screengrab from a video she shared on social media.
August 17

US gymnast speaks out on losing medal

U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles spoke out on losing medal as Australian breaker defends her performance.
August 17
VIDEO: US gymnast speaks out on losing medal
August 17

Romanian gymnast receives bronze medal and Australian breakdancer speaks out

American gymnast Jordan Chiles is without the bronze medal that she was awarded for her floor exercise as breakdancer Raygun talks about the backlash she's been experiencing.
August 17
VIDEO: Romanian gymnast receives bronze medal and Australian breakdancer speaks out
August 16

Romanian gymnast receives Olympic bronze medal stripped from Jordan Chiles

Team USA has vowed to pursue every possible avenue in the appeal process.
August 16
Romanian gymnast Ana Maria Barbosu poses with her Olympic bronze medal she was given, Aug. 16, 2024, in Bucharest, Romania.
August 16

Jordan Chiles issues statement amid battle over bronze medal

The American gymnast opened up on Instagram about having her medal stripped away, writing, “I have no words. The decision feels unjust and comes as a significant blow...”
August 16
VIDEO: Jordan Chiles issues statement amid battle over bronze medal
August 15

Jordan Chiles breaks silence on bronze medal being stripped

"I am overwhelmed by the love," Chiles wrote on social media.
August 15
Jordan Chiles of United States at the  Paris 2024 Olympics Artistic Gymnastics Women's Floor Exercise Final in  Bercy Arena in  Paris, Aug. 5, 2024.
August 15

Raygun speaks out about ‘devastating’ hate after Paris Olympics

The Australian breaking star went viral with her unique dance moves.
August 15
Raygun of Australia in action during the Paris 2024 Olympics in Paris on Aug. 9, 2024.
August 15

Viral Olympic breakdancer Raygun speaks out about hate in Instagram video

"While I went out there and I had fun, I did take it very seriously," said Rachael Gunn, the Australian breakdancer known as Raygun. "I worked my butt off preparing for the Olympics."
August 15
 "While I went out there and I had fun, I did take it very seriously," said Rachael Gunn, the Australian breakdancer known as Raygun. "I worked my butt off preparing for the Olympics."
August 15

Team USA women's fencing team talks making history

Olympic heroes Lee Kiefer, Lauren Scruggs and Jackie Dubrovich open up about taking home gold and silver in the individual foil, and a team gold in foil at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
August 15
VIDEO: Team USA women's  fencing team talks making history
August 15

Why the Summer Olympic Games in Paris may have been a COVID 'success' story: Experts

At least 40 athletes tested positive for COVID, according to the WHO.
August 15
COVID-stricken Noah Lyles lies on the track after competing in the men's 200-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.
August 14

How rampant was COVID during the Olympics?

Athletes who tested positive had to follow certain protocols in order to compete.
August 14
Athletes who tested positive had to follow certain protocols in order to compete.
August 14

Husband throws welcome home surprise for Olympic gold medal-winning wife

Davis-Woodhall won a gold medal in the women's long jump in the 2024 Olympics.
August 14
Tara Davis-Woodhall was welcomed home from the Paris Olympics with a surprise party organized by her husband, Paralympian Hunter Woodhall.
August 14

USA Gymnastics questions panelist who overturned Jordan Chiles' bronze medal

Team USA vowed to pursue every possible avenue and appeal process.
August 14
Jordan Chiles of United States at the  Paris 2024 Olympics Artistic Gymnastics Women's Floor Exercise Final in  Bercy Arena in  Paris, Aug. 5, 2024.
August 14

Head of panel that ruled against Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal faces backlash

New documents reveal the head of the panel at the Court of Arbitration for Sports has been representing Romanian interests in arbitration proceedings for years.
August 14
VIDEO: Head of panel that ruled against Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal faces backlash
August 13

US vows to fight for Chiles to keep bronze medal after court denies appeal

The Court of Arbitration for Sport denied the latest U.S. appeal and says the American gymnast must return her bronze medal on Monday.
August 13
VIDEO: US vows to fight for Chiles to keep bronze medal after court denies appeal
August 12

Court won't hear appeal from Jordan Chiles over bronze medal, USA Gymnastics says

The Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision is final despite new evidence.
August 12
Bronze medallist Jordan Chiles of United States looks at her medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in Bercy Arena in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024.
August 12

Musk to interview Trump, Middle East tensions, and stunning Olympics finale

Former President Donald Trump to sit for an interview with Elon Musk, Israel braces for potential attacks, and an iconic close to the Paris Olympics. Our panels weigh in on today's top headlines.
August 12
VIDEO: Musk to interview Trump, Middle East tensions, and stunning Olympics finale
August 12

2024 Summer Olympics close with a surprise celebrity arrival

Actor Tom Cruise showed up at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympics. The panel discusses the end of the Summer Games.
August 12
VIDEO: 2024 Summer Olympics close with a surprise celebrity arrival
August 12

Last golden events for US at Paris Olympics

As the 2024 Paris Olympics came to an end, Team USA finished their last few events with gold. ABC News' Lara Spencer is here with the highlights.
August 12
VIDEO: Biggest moments from Paris Olympics closing ceremony
August 12

2024 Paralympics to take place at end of August

ABC News contributor Kelley Carter takes a look at the events to watch at the Paralympics and what to expect from the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
August 12
VIDEO: 2024 Paralympics to take place at end of August
August 08

Suni Lee breaks down her beaming lip routine in 3 easy steps

The star gymnast is going for gold and glow.
August 08
Sunisa Lee of the United States competes during the balance beam event of the artistic gymnastics women's team final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 30, 2024.