Olympics

LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins discusses the transit system’s planned expansions, progress on its in-house police department, and funding for the 2028 Olympics.

from KCRW Features

Californians Chloe Kim, Nathan Chen, and Shaun White are all medaling at the Beijing Winter Olympics. Their success stems from their competitive drives, says one KTLA sports anchor.

from Greater LA

Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin is rekindling conversations about mental health.

As Olympic athletes are pressured to win, where’s mental health support?

Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin is rekindling conversations about mental health.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The last time the U.S. hosted the Winter Olympics was in 2002 in Salt Lake City. Due to climate change, it may be the last Winter Games here, says one professor.

Climate change makes it tough to host Winter Olympics. Beijing 2022 will use man-made snow

The last time the U.S. hosted the Winter Olympics was in 2002 in Salt Lake City. Due to climate change, it may be the last Winter Games here, says one professor.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The 2022 Winter Olympics start next week in Beijing.

Winter Olympics: Weak vaccines in host country, event staff to wear hazmat suits

The 2022 Winter Olympics start next week in Beijing.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

More than 4000 athletes are competing in this year’s Paralympics, which kicks off today in Tokyo.

Paralympians can’t bring caregivers to Tokyo due to COVID. How will this affect their ability to compete?

More than 4000 athletes are competing in this year’s Paralympics, which kicks off today in Tokyo.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Sunday marked the final day of the Tokyo Games. With the closing ceremony behind us, LA is preparing for its own summer Olympics in 2028.

What LA 2028 can learn from Tokyo Games: Politics, costs, climate change, and more

Sunday marked the final day of the Tokyo Games. With the closing ceremony behind us, LA is preparing for its own summer Olympics in 2028.

from Greater LA

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics end this weekend, and for Team USA, there have been plenty of triumphs and a few stumbles coming out of the blocks.

Breaking down the 2020 Olympics, Dodgers and Lakers welcome new players

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics end this weekend, and for Team USA, there have been plenty of triumphs and a few stumbles coming out of the blocks.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Greater LA spoke with more than 10 Olympians from Southern California about those challenges, their journey, and passion for their sports. Here are highlights from their interviews.

SoCal Olympians share insider views on their sports and the training that got them to Tokyo Games

Greater LA spoke with more than 10 Olympians from Southern California about those challenges, their journey, and passion for their sports. Here are highlights from their interviews.

from Greater LA

Brothers Phillip and Ryan Chew have traveled worldwide competing in tournaments, joined by their grandfather Don Chew.

OC brothers hope to win USA’s first badminton Olympics medal. Grandfather was their coach all along

Brothers Phillip and Ryan Chew have traveled worldwide competing in tournaments, joined by their grandfather Don Chew.

from Greater LA

Expect more positive coronavirus cases at the Olympic Village and athletes riddled with unprecedented anxiety, says ESPN national reporter Michele Steele.

Tokyo Olympics opening overshadowed by high-profile COVID cases: Kara Eaker, Coco Gauff, Katie Lou Samuelson

Expect more positive coronavirus cases at the Olympic Village and athletes riddled with unprecedented anxiety, says ESPN national reporter Michele Steele.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

For the first time in Olympic history, skateboarding will join the list of sports at Tokyo 2021. Team USA will compete in two styles: street and park.

Skateboarding gets its due at Tokyo Olympics. Encinitas local Bryce Wettstein to rep Team USA

For the first time in Olympic history, skateboarding will join the list of sports at Tokyo 2021. Team USA will compete in two styles: street and park.

from Greater LA

The 2021 Olympics are less than two weeks away, and Tokyo is entering another state of emergency prompted by a resurgence of COVID-19 in the region.

As COVID rises in Japan, Olympic athletes must sign waivers promising not to sue if they get sick

The 2021 Olympics are less than two weeks away, and Tokyo is entering another state of emergency prompted by a resurgence of COVID-19 in the region.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Japan has declared a state of emergency in Tokyo after a spike in coronavirus cases. This news comes as the Olympics are scheduled to begin there in two weeks.

Olympics without spectators could be a ratings disaster

Japan has declared a state of emergency in Tokyo after a spike in coronavirus cases. This news comes as the Olympics are scheduled to begin there in two weeks.

from Hollywood Breakdown

Sha’Carri Richardson tested positive for THC, so the United States Anti-Doping Agency handed her a one-month suspension.

What Sha’Carri Richardson’s Olympic snub could mean for cannabis use in sports

Sha’Carri Richardson tested positive for THC, so the United States Anti-Doping Agency handed her a one-month suspension.

from KCRW Features

After a surge of COVID-19 cases, Japan on Thursday declared a state of emergency in Tokyo, where the Olympics are set to begin in two weeks.

Japan declares state of emergency, bans Olympic spectators as COVID surges

After a surge of COVID-19 cases, Japan on Thursday declared a state of emergency in Tokyo, where the Olympics are set to begin in two weeks.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Nick Itkin says his U.S. team has a chance at winning gold. “We’re actually ranked number one in the world — our men’s foil team. And we won the World Championships last year as well.

Foil fencer Nick Itkin on Team USA’s top rankings and high chances of winning Olympic gold

Nick Itkin says his U.S. team has a chance at winning gold. “We’re actually ranked number one in the world — our men’s foil team. And we won the World Championships last year as well.

from Greater LA

Orange County resident Coryn Rivera will represent America in the Tokyo 2021 Olympics this summer, after placing 12th in La Course by Le Tour de France last weekend.

Not an easy race, but not a climber’s race: OC’s Coryn Rivera to climb Mt. Fuji in Tokyo Olympics

Orange County resident Coryn Rivera will represent America in the Tokyo 2021 Olympics this summer, after placing 12th in La Course by Le Tour de France last weekend.

from Greater LA

The U.S. women’s national soccer team is currently ranked number one in the world and won the last two World Cups. But it hasn’t won an Olympic medal since 2012.

‘Los Angeles is a hotbed for soccer’: Christen Press praises her roots ahead of Tokyo Olympics

The U.S. women’s national soccer team is currently ranked number one in the world and won the last two World Cups. But it hasn’t won an Olympic medal since 2012.

from Greater LA

Professional basketball player Katie Lou Samuelson hopes to compete in the Tokyo Olympics in three-on-three half court basketball.

Three-on-three basketball is a new Olympic sport, USA Women’s team will play in Tokyo games

Professional basketball player Katie Lou Samuelson hopes to compete in the Tokyo Olympics in three-on-three half court basketball.

from Greater LA