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Olympian Tara Davis Woodhall Is Still Flying High—While Embracing Her Inner Homebody

The long jump champion talks to SELF about winning gold and making the most of her off-season.

What It’s Like to Get a Breast Cancer Diagnosis While Training for the Olympics

Here’s how track prepared Marta Pen Freitas to face this new challenge.

Here’s What Kept the NYC Marathon’s ‘Final Finishers’ Going in the Home Stretch

The first runners to cross the finish line get all the glory—but the last deserve our admiration, too.

Dance Parties, Bus Bunks, and Deep Conversations Are All Part of the Gold Over America Gymnastics Tour

Four athletes gave SELF an inside look as they prepped for their Brooklyn performance.

Let’s Hear It for the Dolls: A Day Shooting Hoops With Brooklyn’s Trans Basketball League

“You can play hard and have fun without the fear that you’re going to have to deal with pushback from someone.”

Simone Biles’s Calf Injury at the Paris Olympics Was Even Worse Than It Seemed

In part two of her Netflix docuseries, Simone Biles Rising, she shared that her leg nearly sidelined her—again.

Why the NY Liberty’s Historic WNBA Title Means So Much to These Fans

“Twenty-eight years I’ve been waiting for this.”

Watch Track Star Masai Russell Share Her Medal-Worthy Makeup Routine

We tagged along as the Olympic champ got ready for Athlos last week.
Run this town

A Look Inside Athlos NYC, Where Female Track Athletes Are Treated Like Rock Stars

Thirty-six elite runners. $60,000 in prize money. One vibey night.

‘It's All About a Mindset’: Sprinter Gabby Thomas Shares Her Best Confidence Tips

The Olympian talks playlists, skin care, and the other daily habits that make her feel her best.

Here’s What Ilona Maher Does to Get Through Bad Body Image Days

The rugby star knows self-acceptance is an ongoing journey—which is why she relies on these three mental exercises.

The Path Out of Sport Isn’t Always Clear for Retiring Paralympians

Athletes have to navigate financial concerns, loss of identity, and a world that isn’t always welcoming to disabled workers.

A Day Out With the Dads and Daughters Who Love Women’s Basketball

We hit up a recent WNBA game to chat with the sport’s next wave of (very wholesome) superfans.

‘Pommel Horse Guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik Actually Has Two Eye Conditions

It makes his Olympics medals—and upcoming performance on Dancing with the Stars—that much more impressive.
First string

The Best Tennis Gear for Beginners, According to Pros

Inspired by the US Open? Here’s how to get started.

Katie Ledecky’s Top Recovery Tips Help Her Manage POTS, Fuel Her Body, and Get Her Mind Back in the Game

The most decorated female US Olympian knows the importance of winding down after incredible, career-defining highs.
Hits different

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Just Casually Showed Up at the US Open

The couple was joined by Patrick and Brittany Mahomes.
Game faces

These Star Athletes Love Watching the US Open as Much as We Do

Baseball, basketball, and soccer players have been spotted chilling, cheering, and fangirling on the sidelines.
Grand stands

All the Celebrities Who Have Turned Up to Watch the 2024 US Open So Far

Stars are once again flocking to Queens to sip Honey Deuces and cheer for their tennis faves.

8 Facts About Jessica Pegula, the American Tennis Star Who May Win the US Open

While a lot of top players climbed the rankings in their teens or early 20s, Pegula’s rise has been more gradual.

Last Year, Ali Truwit Lost Her Lower Leg in a Shark Attack. Now, She’s a Paralympic Medalist

“When you are truly faced with death and you understand what a second chance at life means, you want to make the most of it.”
The fashion set

All the Best Celeb Style Moments at the US Open So Far

Here’s what famous fans are wearing to cheer for their favorite tennis stars.

Paralympian Lauren Steadman Had ‘Zero Expectations’ Before Winning Bronze While Managing Long COVID

For the British triathlete, “just to be on the start line was fantastic.”

What Does Competing With COVID Do to an Athlete’s Body?

Pushing through to win a medal may feel worth it in the moment. But there are real risks.