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Today’s athletes aren’t just chasing medals. They’re prioritizing mental health, training with AI, challenging gender norms, and broadcasting it all from inside the Village.
4X Olympian Faye Gulini Thelen and 2X Olympian Meghan Tierney Daniel talk about what it was like to train ahead of Milano-Cortina after giving birth. They get candid about breastfeeding, postpartum bodies, and the dreaded mom guilt.
"For cross-country skiing, the name of the game is getting enough fuel and nutrients in your body," she says.
The opening weekend of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina featured politics, weird controversies, and Mariah Carey.
We're eyeing a water bottle as shiny as a gold medal, sunglasses named in honor of an Olympian, and your own version of the opening and closing ceremony uniforms.
We dive into the high-stakes history of the "illegal" gear and design breakthroughs that shaped a century of winter sports.
Deer Valley just unveiled one of the biggest ski resort expansions in history, and our columnist Graham Averill reports on skiing it, with a two-time Olympian, no less.
The Queen of US cross-country skiing heads to the 2026 Winter Games in Italy for one last Olympic campaign
The three-time Olympian opens up about depression, substance abuse, and his pivot to halfpipe
The stars are aligning for Vonn’s comeback to resemble the plot of a sports movie, writes our articles editor. After her World Cup success, the 41-year-old has her sights on the Cortina Olympics.
With her World Cup win, Vonn announced she's officially back. But does that guarantee her an Olympic spot with Team USA?
Here's where to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics live on TV and on streaming platforms, as well as how to get the playbacks
Freed from years of pain by a knee replacement—she’s back racing at 41, chasing Olympic glory in Cortina. Here’s how one of the world’s most dominant skiers is reclaiming what her legacy means beyond the podium.
This once-niche cowboy ski-racing sport is going big this winter with its first pro tour across the West
How do you achieve elite success in such disparate pursuits? By thinking differently about both
Outside talks to mountain biker Kate Courtney about Leadville, the World Cup, and whether or not she’s interested in the U.S. gravel cycling scene
The Olympian and writer shares affirmations and insights on confidence, curiosity, and letting sport—and life—evolve with you
Rich Roll, wellness advocate, podcaster, and one of Alexi's mentors, explores how her joy, vulnerability, and drive embody the future of sport
Olympian Alexi Pappas refuses to be boxed in by labels or expectations. Her secret? Trusting the universe, wearing glitter, and never asking permission to be exactly who she is.
Lead and bouldering split, as competitive climbers breathe a collective sigh of relief
A video of triathlete Taylor Knibb navigating a mid-race bathroom crisis went viral. The author explains why Knibb’s eye-popping achievements should far overshadow the meme.
After years of injuries and recovery, the record-breaking skier is ready to hit the slopes and compete for more wins
The embattled Australian brought more attention to her sport than just about any athlete at the Paris Games, and she shouldn’t feel any remorse for it
There were oh so many highlights in Saturday’s historic Lead & Boulder Combined event
Buoyed by her faith, motherhood, and family, Marisa Howard never relinquished her dream of becoming an Olympian
Just when we thought the Olympic Village was cool, we took a five-minute walk from Stade de France to this oasis for Nike athletes to refuel, relax, and recover
There are two major differences between the Olympic sport-climbing event (singular) that debuted in Tokyo and the sport-climbing events (plural) that we’re watching in Paris this week
One writer takes a deep dive into the cultural history and competitive framework of competitive breaking, which makes its Olympic debut in Paris
The American recently set a new world record in sport climbing’s fastest Olympic event. We’ve come up with a list of easy everyday tasks that require more time to accomplish.
Nearly half of the surfers at the 2024 Games wore helmets. Here’s a brief history of helmets in the sport and where you can buy them now.
Triathlete Taylor Knibb gave up her spot on the two-rider Olympic squad to gold-medalist Faulkner: “It was an easy decision to make”
Yes, canoeing is in the Olympics—and the races are happening now. Here’s what to expect, plus how to watch the races for yourself.
One longtime running editor unveils his plan to make the Olympic Marathon a less boring, must-see event
We look back at some of the strangest competitions the Olympics ever held, including an architecture contest and French cane fighting
Five questions with American Olympic climber Brooke Raboutou about the new format in Paris, her physical and mental preparation, and why climbing accelerates personal growth
Think Olympic medals bring you fame and fortune? Think again. For many Olympians competing in Paris, simply staying financially afloat requires constant struggle.
Mocked by some, celebrated by many, the image of surfer Gabriel Medina aloft in Tahiti has come to define the 2024 Olympic surfing event. A longtime fan wrestles with this reality.
Hiltz, who identifies as nonbinary transgender, has set the American record in the mile, won five U.S. titles, and earned a spot on Team USA at the Paris Olympics
Since the beginning of women’s sports, a question has loomed: who qualifies as female?
A minor controversy about the technical zone cannot sully historic silver medal: “I cannot explain how amazing this is”
Speed climbers were dealt a rough hand at the Tokyo Olympics. This time around, we’ll finally get to see who the best speed climbers in the world are.
No Olympics would be complete without some controversy. In Paris, there’s already been bizarre athlete behavior, allegations of low-grade cheating, and an international debate over air-conditioning.
The 2024 Summer Games feature a healthy lineup of outdoor adventure sports, from surfing, to mountain biking, to sport climbing. This guide tells you when and how to watch them.
Five questions with the defending Olympic champion about her impending retirement, her gold medal dreams, and riding the break at Teahupo’o
Home to the last U.S.-based Winter Olympics in 2002, Utah’s Salt Lake City was officially awarded the bid on the cusp of the Paris Games
The writer traces his obsession with the Games’ most extravagant spectacle back to his own childhood—when he saw a man wearing a jet pack land inside the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1984
Riley Amos earned his way to the top riding with past Olympians in Durango, a small mountain town in southwestern Colorado that has produced more top cyclists than just about any other U.S. city
NBC will broadcast thousands of hours of Olympics coverage across its flagship network, cable channels, and streaming app Peacock. Here’s how to find the live coverage and highlights.
Becoming an Olympic climber involves submitting your body to intense training loads. And for that training to work, you’ve got to fuel correctly.
Outside editors know the best places to go on vacation. Let our summer plans be your inspiration.
Five questions with Haley Batten, who is slated to lead America’s strongest contingent of Olympic cross-country mountain bikers in years
The James E. Sullivan Award, given by the Amateur Athletics Union, is named for an American Olympic official who sought to prevent women from competing in the early 20th century
The policy mandates athletes to undergo questionnaires and tests before competing, with those identified as at-risk receiving further evaluation and treatment
You won’t freeze your lungs exercising outdoors this winter, but there are reasons to be cautious about inhaling extremely cold air
One of the planet’s most popular sporting events is kicking off in one of the world’s most popular cities in July—prime tourist season, on the tail of the Tour de France. Here’s what you need to know.
One of the planet’s most popular sporting events is kicking off in one of the world’s most popular cities in July—prime tourist season, on the tail of the Tour de France. Here’s what you need to know.
A new federal law, the Rodchenkov Act, has the potential to dramatically clean up international sports. A case involving a Texas doping ring illustrates how the new legislation works.
For elite amateur marathoners, qualifying for the Olympic Trials is the ultimate life goal. Bakline’s McKirdy Micro Marathon removes the challenges of running a fast 26.2.
American runners are about to begin training for the U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon
The G.O.A.T. just secured a record-breaking fifth victory at the Berlin Marathon, but his days are numbered. Who’s next in line? Many are looking at Joshua Cheptegei, a 27-year-old from Uganda.
The 'Real Mo Farah' is a revealing documentary about the mysterious life of this Olympic champion and British athletic icon
A beginner’s guide to the biggest event in track and field
In the opulent alpine resort town of St. Moritz, Switzerland, America’s fastest distance runner is preparing to measure up against the world’s best. How close can she get?
The Kenyan middle-distance runner is considered by many the best of all time. Just a few weeks until the World Athletics Championships, she’s never been more ready.
The 2023 season should be full of record-breaking performances from the sport’s biggest stars. Here are the most important things to know.
Next year’s Summer Olympics in Paris mark the 40th anniversary of women competing in the event. With one year until the U.S. Olympic Trials, anticipation is running high.
As we say good-bye to 2022 and the amazing year of running highlights, it’s time to start thinking about all of the possibilities for 2023 and beyond.
What fueling looks like for an elite athlete and world-record holder
Who are the American frontrunners to race in the Paris Olympics?
The collaboration will run through the 2026 Winter Olympics
The marathon elites at the Paris 2024 Olympics will be treated to a slice of history along this iconic course. And 20,024 other lucky athletes will get to experience it, too.
The freestyle skier was named Breakthrough Athlete of 2022, and doofuses on social media couldn’t contain their anger
It's no secret that athletes need to develop their mental game to compete at their best, but a growing number of athletes in many sports are now seeking out expert-led training for their minds
The Olympic snowboarder is focusing on resting, hanging out with her miniature Aussie, and raising money for charity through a new initiative with Purina Pro Plan
The American downhill skier may not have won a medal in Beijing, but he got the most style points by far