News DeskAugust 9, 2012 16:12

Pistorius and relay team out, then in, at London Olympics

Oscar “The Blade Runner” Pistorius, a double-amputee, and his teammates were knocked out of the 4x400-meter relay, then readmitted.

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Oscar Pistorius of South Africa wins the men's 200m at the Paralympic World Cup on May 22, 2012, in Manchester, England. (Michael Steele/AFP/Getty Images)

Pistorius was knocked out of the 4x400-meter relay, then readmitted.

Stacey LeascaAugust 9, 2012 15:48

Forget London: Kenya and others bid for 2024 Olympics

Kenya has placed a bid with the International Olympic Committee. If they are chosen, Nairobi will be the first-ever African city to host the games.

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David Lekuta Rudisha of Kenya celebrates with his country's national flag after winning gold and setting a new world record of 1.40.91 in the Men's 800m. (Streeter Lecka/AFP/Getty Images)

Nairobi, Kenya has placed a bid with the International Olympic Committee. If they are chosen, Nairobi will be the first-ever African city to host the games.

London 2012: Winners (and losers) without medals

Barry Neild August 12, 2012 08:30

London — It’s not all about medals. GlobalPost has compiled a list of alternative Olympic champions and chumps to recognize some of the sideline stories sometimes lost under the dazzle of bronze, silver and gold weighing on athletes’ necks.

For Latin America, making the Olympic podium is a rare feat

Simeon Tegel August 10, 2012 06:00

LIMA — As millions in Latin America follow events in London obsessively, the reality is that for decades, the region has largely failed to live up to its sporting potential. But why have so few Latin Americans graced an Olympic podium?

Allison JacksonAugust 8, 2012 19:27

Olympic beach volleyball: US women's duo Misty May-Treanor, Kerri Walsh Jennings win gold

US women's duo Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings won the Olympic beach volleyball gold medal.

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Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings celebrate their victory in the Olympic beach volleyball final against fellow Americans April Ross and Jennifer Kessy on August 8, 2012. (AFP/Getty Images)

"It's insane. It doesn't feel like it's real," Walsh Jennings was quoted by the Associated Press as saying after receiving her gold medal.

Kaitlin FunaroAugust 8, 2012 18:23

Tearful apology from Olympic race walker caught doping

Italian race walker Alex Schwazer broke down in tears as he told reporters about his EPO doping habit.

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President of the World Anti-Doping Agency John Fahey (L) speaks as President of FINA Rene Bouchard (R) watches on during a World Anti Doping Agency Briefing ahead of the 2012 London Olympic Games at the Main Press Centre on July 25, 2012 in London, England. (Jeff J Mitchell/AFP/Getty Images)

Olympic race walker Alex Schwazer wept as he recounted the doping habit that banned him from competing in the London Games.

Sarah WolfeAugust 8, 2012 16:33

Allyson Felix's 200-meter run wins gold for Team USA

USA's Allyson Felix beat out a strong field in the 200 meters for her first individual gold medal.

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USA's Allyson Felix reacts after winning the women's 200 meters on Day 12 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on Aug. 8, 2012. ( Julian Finney/Getty Images)

US sprinter Allyson Felix held off a strong field that included the world's fastest woman in Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica to win the 200 meters Wednesday in 21.88 seconds.

Amy SilversteinAugust 8, 2012 16:05

Lolo Jones is "heartbroken" about New York Times article

Lolo Jones responds to the New York Times hit piece after a disappointing finish at the London Olympics.

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Lolo Jones poses with her gold medal on the podium of the women's 60m hurdles final at the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Athletics Championships at the Aspire Dome in the Qatari capital Doha on March 13, 2010. (Marwan Naamani/AFP/Getty Images)

"They didn't even do research."

Ellen ConnollyAugust 8, 2012 15:09

Saudi Arabia's Sarah Attar makes Olympic track history

Sarah Attar became the first Saudi woman to compete in an Olympic track and field event, wearing a headscarf and finishing last in her 800 heat.

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Sarah Attar competes in the 800 meter heat on Day 12 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. (Alexander Hassenstein/AFP/Getty Images)

Wearing a headscarf, longsleeve shirt and black leggings, Saudi Sarah Attar became the first woman to compete in a track event in the Olympics.

Sarah WolfeAugust 8, 2012 14:55

Henrik Rummel erection: US rower denies being 'excited' on podium

A photo that appears to show Henrik Rummel with an erection during the rowing medals ceremony has gone viral.

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U.S. rowers, from right, Scott Gault, Charles Cole, Henrik Rummel and Glenn Ochal celebrate after winning the bronze medal for the men's rowing four in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (Harry How/Getty Images)

Henrik Rummel denies it, but millions on the Internet think the US rower got a bit "overexcited" celebrating his bronze medal in the men's coxless four rowing competition.