In the gardens of the Château de Versailles—an iconic setting about nine miles from Paris proper—the Olympics’ four-legged athletes (and their two-legged riders) have been sailing over fences that are far more than mere poles in the ground: They’re meticulously...

The crystal clear waves of the Olympic surfing beach in Tahiti might look like paradise from the comfort of your couch, but drama under the surface of the Pacific is making this year’s surfing competition way more dangerous than you may think.Across the world from the...

Sha’Carri Richardson hasn’t even competed yet, much less claimed a medal, but she’s already looking to be one of the breakout stars of the Paris Games. “I’m not back, I’m better,” she told the world after winning the 100-meter title in 10.82 seconds at the US...

Gymnastics—like diving and figure skating—is an Olympic sport where artistry and aesthetics are intertwined with athleticism. As Simone Biles and her teammates catapult and contort their bodies this month in Paris, they’ll be doing so in leotards embellished with...