VIDEO: How Olympic Medals Are Made
Meet the man who sculpted the molds for the gold, silver and bronze gold medals that are being awarded at the Rio Olympics.
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See the Swanky Accommodations for the USA Basketball Team at the Rio Olympics
The stars sleep on a luxurious cruise ship docked in the harbor where they can enjoy a pool, casino and cigar lounge.
US Men Romp Past China 119-62 in Olympic Basketball Opener
United States’ Kevin Durant smiles after making a three-point basket during a basketball game against China at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Kevin Durant looks ready to lead a new group of Americans to the gold-medal podium. Durant picked up right where he left…
Solo Comes Up Big for 200th Cap, US Beats France 1-0
United States’s Carli Lloyd celebrates her goal during a group G match of the women’s Olympic football tournament between United States and France at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Eugenio Savio) BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — Love her or hate her, Hope Solo’s dominance as a goalkeeper is undeniable. Solo came up big…
Gamecock Swimmer Akaram Mahmoud Swims at Summer Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (USC SID) — University of South Carolina rising junior Akaram Mahmoud was in the pool Saturday at the 2016 Summer Olympics, representing the Gamecocks and his native Egypt in the 400m freestyle. Mahmoud was strong throughout the race and finished 27th in his first of two events in Rio. One of the world’s top distance swimmers, Mahmoud opened his…
The Latest: Defending Champ Douglas to Get Shot at History
Natan Wegrzycki-Szymczyk, of Poland, looks at the results after competing in the men’s single scull heat during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local): 10:45 a.m. Defending Olympic champion Gabby Douglas will get her…
WATCH: Hastings Has Advice for First-Time Olympians
Former Gamecock track star Natasha Hastings will make her second appearance at the Olympics this year, and she has some advice for those first-time Olympians. Categories: Local Sports, National Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Natasha Hastings, Olympics
28 Athletes to Know at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio
More than 11,000 athletes will be competing at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. Here are stats, facts and more on 28 athletes you should know and watch out for ahead of the games beginning this weekend:
Two Gamecocks Competing at Rio Summer Olympics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Two members of the University of South Carolina swimming & diving program will compete on the world’s biggest stage as Akaram Mahmoud and Julia Vincent take part in the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, which will be held Aug. 5-21 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mahmoud will represent his native Egypt in swimming, while Vincent, from South Africa, will compete…
