Events for “olympics”

‘Robot Olympics’ reveal humanoids’ rapid progress — and flaws

Nature, Published online: 27 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02713-z Humanoid robots broke records at sporting events such as sprints, but struggled at practical tasks such as hammering nails.

China’s Robot Olympics Keep Getting Wilder

Check out the highlights of the second annual World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.

Wattle lovers push for Brisbane Olympics 'bathed in green and gold'

‘I’m So Happy’: Peres Jepchirchir Dominates the Sydney Marathon—and Wins Her 4th World Marathon Major

The 2021 Olympic champion won by nearly four minutes and just missed Sifan Hassan’s course record.

Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore Share Songs From New Film Score

The duo reunited for Threshold, a documentary about Olympic skier Jessie Diggins

Ethiopia’s Gobena, Kenya’s Olympic champion Jepchirchir win Sydney Marathon

Gobena claims first victory after finishing second last year, as Jepchirchir adds to Boston, New York and London wins.

Leader Pogacar out of Vuelta after Stage 8 crash

Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar has pulled out of the Spanish Vuelta after crashing during the eighth stage of the race.

Jets star Connor Hellebuyck goes public with trade request

Hellebuyck, a key member of the United States' gold-medal squad at the Winter Olympics in February, released a statement Thursday through his agent, Ray Petkau, on social media.

Usain Bolt gets engaged to longtime partner Kasi Bennett on sprinter's 40th birthday

The legendary sprinter surprised Bennett at his 40th birthday celebration with a proposal.

Bolt set to play Sunday league football for Manchester side

Usain Bolt is registered to play for a Sunday league team in Manchester, with the Olympic champion set to make another foray into football.