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The Worst Ever Opening Ceremonies
The goal is to put on a show that wows the world and doesn’t embarrass the host nation. But that doesn’t always happen.
Five Places to Escape the Olympic Crowds
The summer hideaways that will give you a respite from host city chaos
Reality or Strategy? China Plays Down Hopes of Beating the U.S. in Gold-Medal Count
After topping the gold-medal count on home turf in Beijing four years ago, China is loudly lowering expectations of another triumphant performance in London
Making Tracks: Will London’s Transport System Be Able to Cope with the Olympics?
The twin issues of transportation and security seemingly go hand in hand when it comes to putting on a major event
The Social-Media Olympics: Are Officials Restricting Free Speech?
Social-media gaffes are costing Olympians dearly. But should they have more leeway to express themselves?
Liang Chow’s Gymnastics Coaching Journey: From Beijing to West Des Moines
Olympic athletes aren’t the only ones with inspiring journeys: Liang Chow built a reputation as an elite gymnastics coach from scratch
Olympic Soccer Screw Up: After Flag-Gate Comes Welshman-Gate
Olympic officials are now two for two when it comes to embarrasing episodes in the soccer
A Young Olympian: Diver Carolina Mendoza’s Path to London
Although she is one of the youngest athletes set to compete in this summer’s Olympic games, 15-year-old Carolina Mendoza displays a maturity beyond her years through her training
The Wrestlers of Chechnya: Photographs by Yuri Kozyrev
The dusty Russian town of Khasav-Yurt, which the locals like to call the Wrestlers’ Mecca, boasts the greatest concentration of wrestling champions in the world