For some onlookers, Olympic weightlifting moves like the clean exercise might seem straightforward. You load a barbell and basically throw the weight up. But powerlifters and bodybuilders know this ...

PARIS — The Seine River has been one of the stars of the Olympics — whether as the scene of the ambitious opening ceremony or as the Games' choice for the triathlon and marathon swimming competitions.

New data has revealed that Team USA leads the world in achieving "clean sweeps" at the Summer Olympics, with Great Britain securing a distant second place. The U.S. boasts a staggering 158 clean ...

Weightlifting has been a staple of competition since humans developed the cognitive ability to look at each other's glutes, as the echoes of a softly grunted "pathetic" bounced against cave walls, ...

Volunteers are gearing up to make the city shine before the U.S. Olympic Committee tours Houston to consider its 2012 Olympic bid. "The city needs a manicure before visitors arrive," said Robin Blut, ...

PARIS (AP) — The Seine River has been one of the stars of the Olympics — whether as the scene of the ambitious opening ceremony or as the Games’ choice for the triathlon and marathon swimming ...