Olympics
North Korea Is Attending The Winter Olympics In South Korea — But What Happens After?
The upcoming games have caused a thaw in relations on the Korean Peninsula. But it's not clear that it will last after the torch is extinguished.
Eat A Bunch Of Food And We'll Tell You Which Winter Olympic Sport You'd Compete In
Disclaimer: This is not how you get into the Olympics.
This Is What It's Like To Be Your Country's First Potential Winter Olympic Athletes
Repping your country in a sport it doesn't recognize is difficult.
Opinion: North Korea Is Reaching Out. Will Trump Play Ball?
The two Koreas are moving quickly to ease tensions in the lead-up to the Winter Olympics. But the process depends on the US getting seriously involved.
12 Things You May Not Have Known About This Year's Paralympic Athletes
This year's Paralympic Games have been filled breakthrough achievements and LOTS of medals.
For The First Time, Paralympic Athletes Could Hear Their Medals
The same gold, silver, and bronze medals you'd expect, but now with metal pellets inside to make them rattle.
11 Reasons To Be Proud Of India's Paralympic Athletes (Aside From All The Medals, Of Course)
Four medals already and we're not even done yet.
What It's Like To Live-Tweet The Day Your Neighborhood Becomes A War Zone
Rene Silva made national headlines when he was only 17 years old, and his neighborhood in Rio became ground zero for the city's aggressive clean-up plan for the Olympics.
US Swimmer Jimmy Feigen Says He “Omitted The Facts” About Night In Rio
Feigen said he was trying to protect his teammates when he gave a false statement to police.
The Entire Indian Internet Is United In Support Of OP Jaisha, The Olympian Who Didn't Get Water
"Blaming athletes? Seriously? Athletics Federation of India should be dissolved."
How Katie Ledecky Stacks Up Against Male Swimmers
The swimming phenomenon was the standout performer in Rio, and probably isn’t yet at the peak of her powers.
People Are Writing "Sorry About Ryan Lochte" Notes On A Wall At The Rio Airport
Hey, so this is awkward...
OP Jaisha Fainted For 3 Hours After Her Olympic Race, Claims Indian Officials Didn't Give Water
"It was almost impossible to run after the 30km mark under the scorching sun."
Holy Shit, Japan's PM Just Owned The Olympics Closing Ceremony
This really happened.
21 Thoughts About Life That Hit You While Watching The Olympics
This Olympics packed a punch.
14 Olympic Faces That Sum Up What Sex With A Penis Is Like
Never get last place.
These Coaches Stripped Down To Their Underpants After Their Wrestler Lost
The coaches were angry at a penalty point which cost Mongolia the bronze medal.
28 Of The Most Heartwarming Photos Of Canada At The Rio Olympics
*grabs a poutine and some tissue*
These Muslim Women Athletes Picked Up Olympic Medals And Made History
“What I love about my experience is that I’m able to encourage other youth to pursue their dreams, to not let other people dictate their journey for them."
Mo Farah Won The Double Double And GB Lost Its Shit
Adds Rio 5000m gold to his collection of Olympic medals.
Caster Semenya Blitzes The Field To Win Women's 800-Metre Gold
The South African does one better on the silver medal she won in London and achieves a personal best in the process.
Snoop Dogg Accidentally Made Everyone Think This Rower Won A Silver Medal
Chierika Ukogu of Nigeria actually placed 20th, but still has an awesome Olympics story.
Australian Olympians Detained, Fined For Using Falsified IDs At Game
Rio police questioned nine athletes they say “had tampered credentials” to get into a basketball game.
An Iranian Woman Just Won An Olympic Medal For The First Time
Kimia Alizadeh Zenoorin just made history.
These British Hockey Players Are The First Same-Sex Married Couple To Win An Olympic Gold Together
They said winning gold together was "truly amazing".
Australia Just Won Gold In The Most Challenging AF Event At Rio
Much more variety than ancient pentathlon, plus the added handicap of clothes.
The Dancing Weightlifter From The Olympics Wants You To Know About His Sinking Home
It's his way of bringing attention to the dangers facing Kiribati.
22 Photos That Show How Much The Olympics Have Changed
The equestrian events could use more top hats.
Guys, We Need To Talk About Rhythmic Gymnastics
Sorceresses are among us and they are rhythmic gymnasts.
Here Is Adorable Badass Erica Wiebe Carrying Her Coach After She Won Gold
An inspiring, badass short story in photos.
This Olympic Athlete Who Pooped His Pants During His Race Is A Real Hero
Would you continue to walk if you had diarrhea and bleeding, and fell down?
These Routines In The Olympic Synchronised Swimming Will Give You Intense Squad Goals
Simply out-of-this-world underwater acrobatics.
A Couple Looked Very Intimate In The Background Of The BBC's Olympic Coverage
"Apparently they are reading a book...in a very strange pose."
11 Heartwarming Family Celebration At The Rio Olympics
It's a happy day for the families of the athletes too.
Only An Introvert Could Medal In These Events
If these weird behaviors were part of the Olympic Games, we'd bring home the gold.
13 Olympic Coaches Who Are Playing One Helluva Game Of Rock-Paper-Scissors
This isn't just a competition between the athletes. It's a serious showdown for the coaches, too.
15 Facts About The Actual Olympic Event Called Race Walking
That fancy hip movement isn't just showboating.
13 Awe-Inspiring Female Athletes Competing In Rio
These Olympic games are for every aspiring female athlete out there.
The 17 Funniest Tweets About Ryan Lochte So Far
It just keeps getting weirder, and funnier.
21 Times That Weighlifters' Faces Said It Better Than You
Who thought we would have so much in common with Olympic weightlifters?
These Two Brothers Finished The Olympic Triathlon In First And Second Place And Lovingly Embraced Each Other
What a lovely Olympic moment. (This post contains video that can only be viewed in the United Kingdom.)
Are These Headlines About Male Or Female Olympians?
"MICHAEL PHELPS SHARES HISTORIC NIGHT WITH AFRICAN-AMERICAN." Fuck off.
Here's The Story Behind That Viral Olympics Rugby Proposal
Izzy Cerullo spoke to BuzzFeed Brazil about how she met her fiancée, her experience in her sport, and how the viral photo of her kiss can inspire people to be comfortable in their own skin.
Michael Phelps Spent His First Day As A Retired Swimmer In A Pool With His Son
Phelps is embarking on his greatest adventure yet: being a dad.
I Want To Adopt Children, Says Olympian Who Proposed To His Boyfriend
Tom Bosworth told BuzzFeed News that he is one of the lucky ones, but other LGBT athletes face abject persecution that cannot be forgotten – as he also revealed his plans to become a father.
31 Things, Other Than Cycling, Britain Beats The Rest Of The World In
A reminder, if it was needed, that we're more than just a one-trick pony.
Here's The Heartbreaking Moment When Vinesh Phogat Had To Abruptly End Her Olympic Run
"If I tell you that I'm OK, it would be lying to myself and all of you. Right now I'm hurt; both physically and mentally. I'll recover soon. Thank you all?"
18 Times Patty Mills Totally Fucking Represented Indigenous Oz
San Antonio Spur. Torres Strait Islander. All Australian Hero.
People Are Losing Their Shit Because Ryan Lochte GTFO Of Brazil
Just Lochte being Lochte.
Simone Biles' Reaction To Being Attacked By A Bee Is Hilarious
It's an oldie but a goodie.
Usain Bolt And Andre De Grasse Literally Laughed Their Way Into The 200-Metre Final
And still ran their race faster than it takes me to get out of a beanbag.
Can You Guess The Olympic Event By The Emojis?
How did your country do in horse + top hat + dancer?
17 Photos That Show Canadian High Jumper Derek Drouin Never Lowers His Arms
Don't they get tired???
People Are Furious At These Twins Who Crossed An Olympics Finish Line Holding Hands
"It looked as though they completed a fun run and not [an] Olympic [race]."
Everyone Lost Their Damn Minds When Zac Efron Surprised Simone Biles In Rio
"This Zac Efron and Simone Biles thing is already a better love story than the entire twilight series."
Lawyer: Ryan Lochte Returned To The US Before Brazilian Court Order
A judge on Wednesday ordered the swimmer surrender his passport and remain in Brazil as police continue to investigate an alleged robbery.
12 Athletes Crying Tears Of Joy To Make You Feel Feelings
Sometimes crying takes all of one's strength.
Alexa Moreno Wants You To Know That She Doesn't Have Time For Your Negativity
BuzzFeed Mexico spoke with the Mexican gymnast about life, success, and social media.
Here's The Exact Moment P.V. Sindhu Realised She Made It To An Olympic Semi-Final
Sindhu has been training since she was 8 years old, often travelling 56 k.m. to her coaching camp, and leaving home at 4 a.m. I guess that's what it takes to be best in the damn world.
The Hot Tongan Flag-Bearer Has Explained Why He Was Covered In Oil
Oil never forget it.
This Pole Vault Star Broke Down In Tears When He Was Booed On The Podium
Renaud Lavillenie was jeered by an onlooking crowd of Brazilian fans as he received his silver medal for the men's pole vault.
Javelin Thrower Mouths "Help Me" As She Dislocates Her Shoulder Mid-Throw
Australian javelin thrower Kim Mickle's last qualifying throw did not go as planned.
This Runner Stopped In Her Olympics Semi-Final To Help Her Injured Competitor Finish
I'm not crying, you are. No, I lied. I am crying. A lot.
13 Photos To Send To Your One Friend Who Gets Way Too Drunk
"WAKE UP LET'S GET TACO BELL!"
16 Australian Olympics Moments That Have Gone Down In History
Never forget Nikki Webster and that pink dress.
Literally Just 21 Hilarious Tweets About The Olympics From Australians
Where's the 7Thirsty channel?
This Boxer Gave The Finger To The Olympic Judges After His Loss To Russian "Cheat"
"I think boxing is dead. It's about whoever pays the most money. Whoever has the biggest influence wins."
19 Pictures Of Gymnasts That Will Make You Say "Holy Shit"
Oh, to have flexibility.
Everyone Made The Same Damn Joke About Canadian Track Star Andre De Grasse
"Yes. We got it." — Canada.
This Olympic Diver's Belly Flop Is One For The Ages
The dive landed him in last place.
15 Pictures Of Olympic Athletes That'll Make You Uncomfortable
Warning: Chalk.
16 Pictures That Prove Gymnastics Is Metal As Fuck
On your hands.
Chinese Olympic Swimmer Fu Yuanhui Shocked Fans By Talking About Her Period
Fu Yuanhui is basically all of us when we're PMSing.
Can You Unscramble The Olympic Sport?
You gotta know your sports if you want the gold.
Literally Just 19 Funny Tweets Indians Made About The Olympics
"It is taking me longer to type this tweet than it took Bolt to run and win his event."
People Have Mixed Feelings About Shaunae Miller Winning The 400-Meter Gold Medal
"I nominate Shaunae Miller for greatest Olympian. She won at track and field AND diving."
This Woman Just Dove Over The 400m Finish Line And Won Gold
Shaunae Miller of the Bahamas dove over the finish line to grab first place, beating American Allyson Felix.
This Guy Just Made The Hurdle Qualifiers By Diving Over The Line
"When they placed you in hurdles but you were born to swim."
Michael Phelps And Katie Ledecky Recreated An Old Photo Together And It's Amazing
This belongs in a history book.
24 Awkward Moments Illustrated By Synchronised Swimmers
"Enjoy your meal!" "You too– OH NO."
People Are Mad At This Newspaper Headline About Katie Ledecky
"This headline is a metaphor for basically the entire world."
Which US Olympian Are You In The Streets Vs. In The Sheets?
Go for the gold!
24 Photos Of Olympic Fans Who Deserve A Gold Fucking Medal
We get it, your country is No. 1.
12 Mexican Artists Who Are Celebrating Alexa Moreno
Because grace and athleticism needs to be celebrated.
Literally Just 24 Tweets About The Amazingness That Is Usain Bolt
"Usain Bolt is literally a superhero name."
You Haven't Lived 'Til You Watch This Horse Dance To Carlos Santana's "Smooth"
Man, it's a hot one.
It's Time For These Olympic Players To Get The Recognition They Deserve
They're here to carry everything but the gold.
The Runner Who Won The Men's 400M In Rio Is An International Treasure
I'm pretty sure I'm dead inside, but watching this South African runner win gold made me feel more feelings than anything else at Rio so far.
People On Social Media Are Driving Gabby Douglas To Tears With Their Constant Attacks
Fans are now speaking out in support of the gymnast after days of attacks against her.
I Got My Ass Handed To Me By An Olympic Fencer And Actually Enjoyed It
I probably shouldn't've tried fencing for the first time against a Rio-bound Olympian, but whatever.
21 Olympic Photos That'll Make You Say "Okay, But How?!"
Sure, you do that. I'll just read this post instead.
Canada Is Making Friends With Everyone At These Olympics
We all want someone to look at us the way Usain Bolt looks at Andre De Grasse.
What Would Happen If You Competed In The Olympics?
Wield your pen like a champion and write your very own Olympic story.
FYI, Synchronized Swimming Is Fucking Terrifying
GET OUT OF THE WATER.
India's Sports Minister Misspelled Dipa Karmakar's Name On The Day Of Her Final
"So India's sports minister can't spell the name of one of the country's most celebrated athletes at the moment."
22 Photos That Will Make You Want To Dive Into Rommel Pacheco
Take the plunge.