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How gender politics and tragedy changed Kari Swenson's biathlon generation
In 1984, a talented, close-knit group of women were on the verge of a breakthrough in biathlon -- until they were thwarted by events out of their control.
Courtesy Janet Swenson
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Women's Olympic Basketball
After loss to Oregon, should U.S. women's basketball team be worried?
We're still months away from the 2020 Olympic Games, and the U.S. women remain the favorites. But recent exhibitions exposed some concerns.
An emotional meeting
The day a cancer survivor and his stem cell donor ran into each other at a marathon
Boyd Dunleavy needed a bone marrow transplant. Nathan Barnes came to the rescue. Last week they met for the first time, at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon.
New York City Marathon
Who finishes the NYC Marathon in 12 hours? Someone on a mission
These runners slogged through 26.2 miles on Sunday in New York -- some on crutches, some in wheelchairs -- and they didn't do it for bragging rights.
Joyciline Jepkosgei and a perfect debut at the New York City Marathon
It was a newbie taking on one the most successful marathon runners of our time. Here's how the underdog pulled off a major upset at the New York City Marathon.
Jepkosgei wins marathon debut in New York City
Joyciline Jepkosgei powered away from four-time winner Mary Keitany to win the women's title at the NYC Marathon
New York City Marathon
Inside the mind of a four-time New York City Marathon champ
Make no mistake, Kenyan Mary Keitany aims to win her fifth title in New York on Sunday. But now she's running for different reasons.
Olympic Sports
Tokyo upset as '20 marathon moved to Sapporo
The IOC has decided to move the 2020 Olympic marathon from Tokyo to Sapporo, a decision Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike called "a painful decision, not an agreement," according to a Japanese news report.
Sarah Thomas
The inspiring story of a death-defying, record-breaking ultra-swimmer
Ultra-swimmer Sarah Thomas had already stared down breast cancer. So you think an eager jellyfish, a tumultuous tide or an uncooperative plate of spaghetti was going to stop her?
Shalane Flanagan
Shalane Flanagan, a model of consistency on and off the racecourse
From her first race, the word on Shalane Flanagan was that she would be great. Flanagan did not disappoint.
Flanagan, '17 NYC Marathon winner, retires at 38
Shalane Flanagan, the leader of an accomplished generation of U.S. women distance runners, announced her retirement Monday.
The Undefeated
Eliud Kipchoge's marathon achievement doesn't use poverty as a crutch
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