Olympics
This 103-Year-Old Runner Shares Her Top Longevity Secret
Senior Olympic athlete Julia Hawkins shares how being active led to her becoming a record-breaking sports phenom.
How Olympian Mirai Nagasu Fought to Make History
The figure skater reflects on her history-making performance at the Olympics and looks ahead to winning another title, on "Dancing with the Stars."
Meet 8 Inspiring Winter Olympians Representing Team USA
Before the Games begin, we're highlighting eight men and women whose personal journeys to a potential place on the podium are a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the beauty of the American dream.
Guideposts Classics: Cathy Rigby on Overcoming Setbacks
In this story from June 1977, former Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby shares how a lesson her mother taught her helped her deal with the vicissitudes of athletics—and of life.
The Inspiring Story of the Olympic Refugee Team
For the first time in history, the Olympics will have a team of refugees. Here's their inspiring story.
Rio 2016: A Mother's Pride in Her Olympian Son
Joanna Kovacs was mother, father and even coach to her shot-putting son, Joe. And now that he's made the U.S. Olympics squad, she'll be cheering him on from the stands in Rio de Janeiro.
Rio 2016: Joe Kovacs’ Olympic Journey
Joanna Kovacs' son, Joe, will be throwing the shot put for the U.S. in the 2016 Olympic Games. As an athlete and a single mom, Joanna was mother, father and even coach to Joe throughout his accomplished career.
Rio 2016: Inspiring Olympic Athletes Representing The U.S.A
We've rounded up some of the most inspiring athletes on team U.S.A. to talk to them about their Olympic hopes, love of sports and the incredible obstacles they overcame in order to make their dreams come true.
The Capacity for Greatness
How do we recognize the greatness within ourselves and put it into practice?
A Sign on Christmas Eve
For a doubting Thomas widower, the message from his late wife was unmistakable.
