Ana-Maria Barbosu, an 18-year-old gymnast from Romania, found herself in the middle of a score dispute at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She had won a bronze medal, but the score was challenged by Jordan Chiles, an American gymnast. The drama blew up in the media, with Romanian press making it seem like a
Imagine running the 100m race a hundred years apart. That's what Noah Lyles and Harold Abrahams did. Lyles, the 27-year-old Olympic champion, clocked 9. 79 seconds in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Abrahams, from the 1924 Games, ran the same distance in 10. 6 seconds. That's a difference of 0. 81 seconds,
The Paris Olympics was a big win for Team USA in both swimming and gymnastics. But here’s a twist: many top athletes in these sports come from college competitions. Yet, there’s a striking difference between how these sports are broadcast. A 13-year-old swimmer, watching a college gymnastics event,
A year ago, Scott Oftedahl and Montrell Sippel began an unexpected journey when they became team captains of the Unified Sports basketball team at Andrew High School in Tinley Park. Now, their friendship and advocacy for inclusive sports programs have taken them all the way to the nation's capital.
Simone Biles had a dizzying 2024. After a tough time at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, she bounced back big time with medals at the Paris Games. She even became the top-paid gymnast and was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year. But the memories of Tokyo didn't just vanish. Her mom, Nelli
American gymnast Simone Biles is making headlines again, but this time it's not just for her incredible skills. She's been named Sports Illustrated's 2024 Sportsperson of the Year. At only 27, she's already won 11 Olympic medals. This latest achievement comes after a remarkable performance at the 20
Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams was appointed as UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship in Paris. This comes after his notable appearances in the city as the Louis Vuitton menswear artistic director and a performer at Notre Dame Cathedral’s reopening
Ever heard of Yuki Kawamura? This Japanese basketball sensation is turning heads in the NBA, wearing the same jersey number as baseball legend Shohei Ohtani. Born in Yanai, Yamaguchi, Yuki has been a basketball star since his childhood. He led his high school team to back-to-back championships and b
Just over two years ago, Jordan Chiles was on a beach with friends, playing around and imagining a Sports Illustrated photoshoot. Fast forward, she's now living her dream as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit athlete. The accomplishment came after winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but also facing
Noah Lyles is known for his vibrant personality and speed on the track. But behind the scenes, he's faced challenges you wouldn't expect. Before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Lyles was dealing with depression. It got so bad that he almost quit the sport. Imagine the fastest man in the world considerin
