Olympic Games

What can you learn from uneven bars, a magazine, and a good pair of shoes?

In a world that is increasingly connected, that is increasingly reliant upon artificial intelligence, that is politically fractured, success has become a measure of how…

Molly Callahan November 7, 2018

3Qs: The legal fallout of American swimmers’ robbery claim in Brazil

Brazilian law enforcement officials said on Thursday that the American swimmers who claimed to have been robbed at gunpoint during the Rio de Janeiro Games…

Jason Kornwitz August 19, 2016

What we can learn about bones from Olympic gymnast’s gruesome injury

French gymnast Samir Ait Said broke his leg at the Rio Olympics while vaulting during the men’s preliminaries. Associate professor Sandra Shefelbine explains why bones…

Greg St. Martin August 16, 2016

What’s that bruise on Michael Phelps’ shoulder?

From circular bruises, to colorful tapes, to one-arm sleeves, Olympic athletes have been sporting some unique markings and add-ons during the Rio de Janeiro Games.

Joe O'Connell August 12, 2016

3Qs: How ‘nomadic architecture’ will shape Rio’s Olympic legacy

Two venues at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro—the 12,000-seat Future Arena and the 15,000-seat Aquatic Stadium—will be dismantled and rebuilt into entirely…

Jason Kornwitz August 11, 2016

3Qs: What is greatness—and how do you achieve it?

More than 11,000 athletes are competing at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, showcasing their superior skill in nearly 40 different sports. We asked…

Jason Kornwitz August 10, 2016

If I competed in the Olympics…

The 2016 Summer Olympics opening ceremony begin tonight. Will students be watching the games, and what sport would they pick to compete in? We asked.

News@Northeastern August 5, 2016

Underreporting of Zika is rife; researchers project epidemic’s spread

A team led by Northeastern professor Alessandro Vespignani responded to a “call to arms” to model the spread of the Zika virus, revealing the disparity…

Thea Singer August 2, 2016

Take 5: The science of doping in sports

Reports of doping by Russia’s Olympic athletes continue to grab headlines. Just yesterday, officials confirmed that 14 of the country’s athletes from the 2008 Games…

Thea Singer May 25, 2016