Olympics - Portland Press Herald

Lochte, 3 other U.S. swimmers robbed by armed men in Rio

by Associated Press August 14, 2016August 14, 2016

Thieves posing as police officers stopped their taxi and took their money and belongings, the U.S. Olympic Committee says.

by Associated Press August 13, 2016August 14, 2016

Elaine Thompson beats Tori Bowie of the U.S. and two-time defending champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in the 100 meters.

by The Washington Post August 13, 2016August 14, 2016

He flies 27 feet 5.9 inches on his final jump.

by EDDIE PELLS The Associated Press August 13, 2016August 15, 2016

Elaine Thompson turned what was supposed to be one of the most competitive races on the Olympic program into a runaway.

by Associated Press August 13, 2016August 14, 2016

He finishes his career with 28 medals overall, having won five golds and a silver at these games.

by Kate Irby McClatchy Washington Bureau August 13, 2016August 13, 2016

The U.S. Olympic committee pays athletes for medals, but other countries pay their winners much more.

by Associated Press August 13, 2016August 13, 2016

Officials decide a ‘radical measure’ is necessary before Sunday’s start of synchronized swimming.

by Sally Jenkins The Washington Post August 13, 2016August 13, 2016

Hope Solo may know how to win, but goodness, she doesn’t know how to lose.

by ARNIE STAPLETON The Associated Press August 13, 2016August 13, 2016

He leads off with the butterfly leg of the 400 medley relay.

by Associated Press August 13, 2016August 13, 2016

She is first American Olympian to wear a hijab during competition.