Sexual Abuse in Sport: It Isn’t New, Part 1

Laura Robinson / Truthdig Feb 18, 2018 The problem has long been rife in the world of high-performance sports but is often covered up so corporations can profit. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Breaking Records

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This Young Syrian Refugee Competing in the Rio Olympics Saved 20 Lives Doing What She Does Best

Staff / Truthdig Aug 7, 2016 Eighteen-year-old Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini's personal story is not only one of talent, but also of survival and heroism. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Are Russian Athletes Doping? Like the Women’s Swim Team?

Jeff Danziger / Truthdig Nov 14, 2015 Dig deeper

The Literary Mr. Phelps

Staff / Truthdig Aug 23, 2008 If you want to read a personal account of Michael Phelps' training philosophy, you'll have to wait until December, when the Olympic swimming champion's "Built to Succeed" hits store shelves. As much as we value the written word around here, is it really necessary for every celebrity to pen a memoir? There are trees at stake, after all. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Phelps Wins Again

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Aug 14, 2008 Dig deeper