Hammer thrower James B. Connolly from the United States was the first Olympic champion of the Modern Olympic Games.

The Olympic Hymn, played when the Olympic Flag is raised, was composed by Spyros Samaras and the words added by Kostis ...

With Spain edging the final quarter 4-3, the clash went to a shootout, which Hungary won 5-4. It is Hungary's 13th European ...

By Steven Downes<br /> <br /> <img alt="" align="left" width="130" height="93" src=" Jowell and Boris Johnson at Olympic ...

The World Phygital Community, the governing body for the sport, confirmed on Wednesday the launch of a technology-based ...

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The winning run of the runner of the moment, Ethiopia’s world under-20 silver medallist Tadese Worku, came to an end in Italy ...

By Duncan Mackay<br /> <br /> <img align="left" width="130" height="113" src=" Harrison.jpg" />January 26 - Brunel University ...

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Wendy Holdener of Switzerland, the defending Alpine Combined World Cup champion, earned her first win of the 2017-2018 season ...

UEFA's Executive Committee has moved this year's Super Cup from the Russian city of Kazan to the Greek capital Athens because ...

Afghanistan took part in the Asian Games for the first time at the inaugural edition in New Delhi in 1951. They are one of ...