From the Games’ Greek origins to their first foray into Asia, the Olympics are known for bringing nations from all around the world together to celebrate the very best in athletics.

Kirsty Coventry, the first female IOC President, declared the Winter Olympics open Friday. This year's Games are historic in more than one way. Here's why. (AP)

From the 1964 Tokyo Olympics to the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, NBC is there for the action.

For many decades, Olympic Games included "demonstration sports." Some, like curling, became part of the permanent roster. But others, like skijoring, didn't stick around.

Transgender athlete and Swedish skier Elis Lundholm will compete in the women's freestyle division despite identifying as a man at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

American athletes have spoken out this week on ICE’s actions in Minnesota, joining a long tradition of Team USA using their Olympic platform to speak out.

Get the latest news on the Milan Cortina Olympics as preparations begin for the 2026 Winter Games. The opening ceremony kicks off on Friday, Feb. 6.

The sport of curling burst into the national consciousness in 2018, when the women's team led by Kim Eun-jung claimed the silver medal at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, South Korea's first medal in the sport.