The modern Olympic Games are the leading international sporting event featuring summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes across the planet participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games are considered to be the world's foremost sports competition with more than 200 nations participating. The Olympic Games are held every four years, with the Summer and Winter Games alternating by occurring every four years but two years apart. Their creation was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee in 1894. The IOC is the governing body of the Olympic Movement, with the Olympic Charter defining its structure and authority. The evolution of the Olympic Movement during the 20th and 21st centuries has resulted in several changes to the Olympic Games. Some of these adjustments include the creation of the Winter Olympic Games for ice and winter sports, the Paralympic Games for athletes with a disability, and the Youth Olympic Games for teenage athletes.
- Justice Department nears settlement with Larry Nassar victims: Sources
- Break dancer set to make Olympic debut in Paris
- Simone Biles opens up about mental health battle
- 100 days from Paris Olympics | Olympians Peter Vermes, Desiree Scott explain allure of 100-meter dash
- Hartland's Margherita Guzzi Vincenti Olympics bound for Team USA fencing
- Anthony Edwards talks playoffs, Olympics
- Milwaukee breakdancers excited for sports debut in 2024 Summer Olympic Games
- KCCI archives: Lolo Jones returns to Des Moines after competing in the 2008 Olympics
- Pole Vaulter Chris Nilsen ready for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games
- Hundreds of young athletes competed in the Bay County Junior Olympics
- Olympic athletes share stories of perseverance, strength
- Milwaukee skater with hopes of going pro, excited to watch fellow competitors in Olympics
- Michigan State Rower wants to make the 2028 Olympics for Team Canada
- Local nonprofit supports Olympic hopefuls training at Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center
- 100 days until Paris 2024: KXAN's Olympics Correspondent Jala Washington chats with Texas athletes, others
- Stephen Curry selected to USA Basketball men's team for the Paris Olympics
- Pole Vaulter Chris Nilsen ready for 2024 Olympic Games
- 100 days until Paris 2024: KXAN's Olympics Correspondent Jala Washington chats with Texas athletes, others
- Community events count down the days until Paris Olympics
- Keller: With 100 days to go, list of concerns remains for Paris Olympics