At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, rhythmic gymnastics made its Olympic debut. Canadian gymnast Lori Fung entered the competition as an underdog—so much so that her parents hadn’t secured ...

Thirty years after the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, the people who transformed a long-shot bid into a global triumph reflect ...

He had a deep desire to put on the super hero cape, as it were, and be hailed for his achievements on a large public stage.

Carl Lewis had just turned 23 in the summer of 1984, and not only were the Olympics arriving in Los Angeles, also coming were four gold medals, magazine covers, television gigs, instant stardom and a ...

In 2028, Los Angeles will become just the third city to host the Olympic Games three times. The “Entertainment Capital of the World” will again become the centre of attention of the sports world, 96 ...

Khashaba Jadhav won Independent India’s first individual Olympic medal in 1952 but remained largely forgotten. Here’s why Nagraj Manjule’s Khashaba is an important biopic.

Sights and sounds from the annual Fanfares & Fireworks on the UF campus Thousands of fans celebrate America's 250th birthday at WUFT's Fanfares and Fireworks at Flavet field in Gainesville.

Celebrate the 4th of July with WUFT's Fanfares and Fireworks. Celebrate the 4th of July with WUFT's Fanfares and Fireworks. Recorded live at the University of Florida Bandshell at Flavet Field in ...