Where the word 'Olympics' comes from and what it means to someone who competed there

The word "Olympics" is rooted in ancient Greece. In Greek mythology, the gods would descend from Mount Olympus into the town ...

Winter Olympics closing ceremony celebrates athletes, Italian art at ancient Roman amphitheater

The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.

Did ancient Greeks let women compete in the Olympics?

The ancient Olympic games were crowded with male athletes, but were there opportunities for females to compete in sports?

19 Olympic Games Facts That Are So Interesting, You Just Might Bring Them Up In Conversation

Related: 24 Historical Pictures From Every Winter Olympics That Are Honestly Mind-Blowing When You See How Far The Games Have Come The record goes on to note that "this astonishing figure equates to ...

Olympics history: Greek roots, modern era, future plans, more

The Olympics have a rich history. Check out more information on their prolific past, promising present, future forecast, and ...

Verona prepares its ancient arena for the Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday

VERONA, Italy (AP) — A city forever associated with Romeo and Juliet, Verona will host the final act of the Milan Cortina ...

In a Gladiator Coliseum, Milan Cortina Closes the Olympics Better Than Ever Before

Ancient themes and a stunning setting brought the curtain down on a Winter Games that showcased some of oldest myths in the sporting world.

Spread-out Milan Cortina Olympics might be the blueprint for future Games

“We pioneered an organizational model, that of a widespread Games that has proven to be successful,” the CEO of 2026 Olympics said before the Closing Ceremonies.

When do the 2026 Olympics end? Date, timing of the Closing Ceremony

Here's what to know about the Closing Ceremony, and when the 2026 Olympics officially end. The Closing Ceremony is slated to begin at 1 p.m. CT Sunday. Coverage of the 2026 Olympics Closing Ceremony ...