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Olympic athletes dive into the Seine — days after it was deemed too contaminated with poop for safe swimming
Olympic triathlon racers finally dove into the Seine following postponements due to poor water-quality test results. Will the water stay swimmable?
At what age does athleticism peak in different sports?
The Paris Olympics welcome the strongest, fastest and sharpest athletes in the world. But to what extent does age raise or lessen their chances of gold?
'Simone is a very, very rare bird': Experts discuss the science behind Simone Biles' gymnastic prowess
Even among the world's most elite gymnasts, American Simone Biles, now competing in her third Olympic Games, is a standout.
The unsung 'cognitive expertise' needed to excel in elite sports
In sports, physical training is often emphasized over cognitive, but both are required to excel, experts say.
What's the heaviest weight a person can lift?
The world's strongest lifters on record won acclaim for hoisting thousands of pounds into the air at one time. Could they ever go heavier?
What's the most dangerous sport in the world?
It's hard to compare sports head-to-head, but some stand out in terms of their risk of causing injury or death.
Will Olympic athletes ever stop breaking records?
Physically, athletes might reach a point where they can no longer beat sports records — however, innovative techniques and sportswear breakthroughs could potentially help athletes perform better in the future.
Which Olympic sport burns the most calories?
Olympic-level sporting takes a lot of energy. But which event is the most energetically costly?
