Athletes
Here’s How 15 Hardcore Athletes Train During Ramadan
Competitive athletes from around the world tell us how they stay in fighting shape while fasting for Ramadan.
Shireen Ahmed
The Head Of USA Gymnastics Resigned After Athletes Said They Were Abused As Girls
The women, including at least one Olympic gymnast, said they were molested by a doctor, and USA Gymnastics didn't do enough to protect them.
Claudia Koerner
These Ukrainian And Russian Athletes Are Pretty Chill With Each Other, Despite What Their Countries Think
Ignoring the haters pretty damn well.
Rachael Krishna
These Women Athletes Were Barred From Competing Because They Weren’t “Female” Enough
Experts question the “gender tests” — examining genitals, chromosomes, and testosterone levels — required of some of the world's best female athletes.
Azeen Ghorayshi
Which Country Has The Hottest Athletes At The Olympics?
BuzzFeed News hit the streets of Rio to get to the bottom of this very important question.
Kassy Cho
Olympics Updates: 271 Russian Athletes Cleared To Compete In Rio
Updates on the Rio Olympics right up to the opening ceremony.
BuzzFeed News
When A Cheerleader With Down Syndrome Was Bullied These Athletes Took An Awesome Stand
The cheerleader, Desiree Andrews, called the act "amazing."
Rachel Zarrell
39 Olympic Athletes Who Are Having A Worse Day Than You
Let's not forget that these breathtakingly graceful and talented individuals competing for the ultimate sporting glory are also just humans on a shitload of ice and snow.
Tasneem Nashrulla
U.S. Olympics Head Draws Criticism For Warning Athletes Against Protests At Sochi
"They're there to compete. They're not there to talk about their politics or their religion or anything else," U.S. Olympic Committee CEO says. LGBT groups push back on comments "bordering on speech police."
Chris Geidner
Olympic Ban On Political Propaganda Is "A Means To Protect The Athletes," IOC Official Says
"It is thanks to this rule that athletes from over 200 nations can and will continue to compete in a neutral environment," a spokeswoman from the International Olympic Committee says.
Chris Geidner
