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The gold medal is pictured after the U.S. beat Canada in the men's ice hockey final Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Milan. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

2026 Winter Olympics: Meet the 33 medalists from the United States

By baiduhai

February 22, 2026 at 11:13 a.m.

Meet all the medalists from the United States at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Emily Harbaugh, from left, Martha Willis and Kristen Glogowski carry signs that reflect the glum mood at a Daley Plaza party after Chicago’s ouster as an Olympics host candidate on Oct. 2, 2009. The city got only 18 out of 94 votes. (Zbigniew Bzdak/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: City loses bid to host 2016 Summer Olympics in first round of voting

By Kori Rumore

October 2, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 2, according...

Simone Biles during her floor routine on Aug. 5, 2024, at Bercy Arena during the Paris Olympics. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Simone Biles remains undecided about the 2028 Olympics, but the lure of competing in LA is very real

By Will Graves

September 29, 2026 at 9:45 a.m.

Simone Biles understands the constant speculation about whether she has one more run at Olympic...

LeBron James responds to a question from a reporter during training camp for the U.S. men's basketball team on July 6, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Olympics on TV: What to watch today

By Associated Press

July 28, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

A look at what's on TV on July 28 at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Former Olympic figure skater Alexa Knierim, who will receive her delayed gold medal at the Paris Olympics, has become a coach at Park Ridge's Oakton Ice Arena. Since it's closed for renovation for the next year, she is coaching on July 17, 2024, at the Northbrook Sports Center. Knierim was a member of the U.S. Figure Skating team that was awarded the gold medal in the 2022 Winter Olympics after the Russian squad was stripped of the gold for a banned substance. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Addison’s Alexa Knierim has waited more than 900 days to receive the Olympics gold medal she won in 2022. Here’s why.

By Stacy St. Clair

July 28, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Following a court ruling, the U.S. Figure Skating team finally will be awarded the gold...

United States forward Mallory Swanson celebrates after scoring her second goal against Zambia at the Summer Olympics on July 25, 2024, in Nice, France. The Americans won 3-0. (Julio Cortez/AP)

Mallory Swanson hopes opening win at the Olympics is just the start for the US. Next up: Germany on Sunday.

By Anne M. Peterson

July 27, 2024 at 6:34 p.m.

Mallory Swanson and the United States women's soccer team cruised to a win in their...

The United States men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay team celebrates on the podium after winning the gold medal at the Summer Olympics on July 27, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (Matthias Schrader/AP)

American Caeleb Dressel wins his 8th gold medal, anchoring the 4×100 freestyle relay team to victory

By Janie McCauley

July 27, 2024 at 5:36 p.m.

Caeleb Dressel won his eighth Olympic gold medal Saturday, anchoring the winning 400-meter freestyle relay...

Ariarne Titmus, left, of Australia, celebrates after winning the women’s 400-meter freestyle final as Katie Ledecky, of the United States, reacts at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Ariarne Titmus hands Katie Ledecky another Olympic swimming defeat, claiming gold in the 400-meter freestyle

By Paul Newberry

July 27, 2024 at 3:08 p.m.

Ariarne Titmus left Katie Ledecky in her wake, leading from start to finish to win...

Canada coach Bev Priestman gestures during the a World Cup match against Australia on July 31, 2023, in in Melbourne, FIFA deducted six points from Canada in the Paris Olympics and banned three coaches, including Priestman, for one year each on July 27, 2204, in a drone spying scandal. (Hamish Blair/AP)

Drone-spying scandal: FIFA strips Canada of 6 points in Olympic women’s soccer, bans coaches for 1 year

By Graham Dunbar

July 27, 2024 at 4:07 p.m.

FIFA docked six points from Canada in the Paris Olympics women’s soccer tournament and banned...

The Olympic flag is carried into the Trocadero during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Drag queens shine at Olympics opening, but ‘Last Supper’ tableau draws criticism

By Thomas Adamson

July 27, 2024 at 11:53 a.m.

Drag queens took center stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, showcasing the vibrant and...

United States defender Walker Zimmerman, center, celebrates after scoring a goal against New Zealand during the Summer Olympics on July 27, 2024, in Marseille, France. The U.S. won 4-1. (Daniel Cole/AP)

Paris Olympics: US men’s soccer team stays alive with 4-1 win over New Zealand

By Associated Press

July 27, 2024 at 7:13 p.m.

By The Associated PressMARSEILLE, France (AP) — Djordje Mihailovic converted a penalty as the United...

View of the Beach Volleyball court at the Eiffel Tower stadium on June 25, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)

Olympics on TV: What to watch today

By Associated Press

July 27, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

A look at what's on TV on July 27 at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Paul Juda of Team USA celebrates his performance on the horizontal bar during the qualification for the men’s team gymnastics on July 27, 2024, at Bercy Arena during the Paris Olympics. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

‘Why can’t that be me?’ Chicago-area native Paul Juda shines in Olympic debut for Team USA gymnastics

By Stacy St. Clair

July 28, 2024 at 1:59 p.m.

The 23-year-old gave a stellar performance in his Olympic debut Saturday with the U.S. men's...