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San Marino, a European Microstate, Just Became the Smallest Country Ever to Win an Olympic Medal

Alessandra Perilli with her bronze medal after the trap-shooting finals on July 29, 2021.

San Marino, a European Microstate, Just Became the Smallest Country Ever to Win an Olympic Medal

Why Do They Spray Water in the Olympic Diving Pool Between Dives?

China's Xie Siyi and Wang Zongyuan in the men's synchronized 3-meter springboard diving final at the Tokyo Olympics.

Why Do They Spray Water in the Olympic Diving Pool Between Dives?

9 Underdog Nations and Their Memorable Olympic Performances

Kipchoge Keino competing in men's 3000-meter steeplechase final at the 1972 Olympic Games.

9 Underdog Nations and Their Memorable Olympic Performances

Charles Downing Lay, the Man Who Won an Olympic Medal for Town Planning

Charles Downing Lay

Charles Downing Lay, the Man Who Won an Olympic Medal for Town Planning

Why Do Olympians Bite Their Medals?

Michael Phelps at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 9, 2016.

Why Do So Many NBA Stars Skip the Olympics?

LeBron James's most recent Olympics appearance at the 2012 London Games.

11 Notable Medalists in the Olympic Art Competitions

Jack Butler Yeats once won an Olympic medal for his art.

Why Are the 2021 Olympics Still Being Called 'Tokyo 2020?'

Ecuador's Angie Paola Palacios Dajomes during a weightlifting competition on July 27.

13 Medal-Worthy Olympic Stories

Muhammad Ali with a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games.

The Real Reason Water Polo Players Wear Those Caps

Players from Canada and Spain face off during an Olympic match on July 26, 2021.

Watch Simone Biles Hit a Physics-Defying Triple-Double in Super Slo-Mo

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6 Olympians Who Sold Their Medals (And One Who Tried)

A number of medals from the storied 1980 "Miracle on Ice" team have hit the market.

The Etymology of 15 Weird and Wonderful Olympic Words

Two swordsmen participating in the fencing semifinals during the 1948 Summer Olympic Games in London.

How Much Is an Olympic Gold Medal Worth?

Serena Williams poses with her gold medal after winning at the 2012 London Olympics.

The Stories Behind 25 Flags You'll See in the Olympic Opening Ceremonies

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How Much Do You Know About the Olympic Games?

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