Were the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games the best yet? From the rise of women athletes to “Blade Runner,” we break down 14 reasons this year won gold.
Dashing isn’t just for the spice rack. Check our 15 facts on the 200 meter dash — the middle child of Olympic sprinting. We've got the low down from Usain Bolt's world record run to the event's origins.
It's Day 11 of the Summer Games and the excitement has only just begun. Read to see why our Olympic fever keeps climbing, and why some of these athletes just can't be beat.
With the London 2012 Summer Olympics just one day away, what better time to celebrate the most awe-inspiring moments seen on the world stage? Here are Greatist's picks.
Think performing one Olympic event is difficult? Check out the decathlon, which has athletes testing their skills in 10 different competitions. Talk about multi-tasking.
Want to know what it feels like to fly? Here’s your ticket: Olympic trampoline, a gymnastics event that has athletes soaring, flipping, and twisting 30 feet in the air.
It's Day 11 of the Summer Games and the excitement has only just begun. Read to see why our Olympic fever keeps climbing, and why some of these athletes just can't be beat.
