Special Olympics powerlifter David Hees, of Wheatley Heights, takes the plunge. Credit: Tom Lambui/Tom Lambui On the otherwise-summerlike morning, the plungers had gathered to raise money for ...

Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first ...

Para-powerlifter Zoe Newson, a three-time Paralympic medallist, has retired from the sport. Newson, who has retired on her ...

Mr. Coe, an unsuccessful candidate in the recent election to lead the International Olympic Committee, has been a polarizing force in his zeal on this issue. The debate over women’s eligibility ...

The winner will steer the Olympics on a smooth path in politics and sports toward the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

COSTA NAVARINO, Greece (AP) — Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job ...

COSTA NAVARINO, Greece — Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in ...