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Track changes
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.
By Erica Sloan
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.
By Cindy Kuzma
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.
By Caroline TienPhotography by Dolly Faibyshev
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.
By Caroline TienPhotography by Dolly Faibyshev
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.”
By Frankie de la CretazPhotography by Hunter Abrams
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.
By Kayla Blanton
Why the NY Liberty’s Historic WNBA Title Means So Much to These Fans
“Twenty-eight years I’ve been waiting for this.”
By Caroline Tien
Watch Track Star Masai Russell Share Her Medal-Worthy Makeup Routine
We tagged along as the Olympic champ got ready for Athlos last week.
By Grace McCarty
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.
By Christine YuPhotography by Dolly Faibyshev
Athlos NYC Is a New Elite Women’s Track Meet—and a Megan Thee Stallion Concert
Yep, you read that right.
By Taylor Dutch
‘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.
By Grace McCarty
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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.
By Jenna Ryu
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.
By Cindy Kuzma
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.
By Caroline TienPhotography by Dolly Faibyshev
‘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.
By Erica Sloan
First string
The Best Tennis Gear for Beginners, According to Pros
Inspired by the US Open? Here’s how to get started.
By Jessica Kasparian
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.
By Cindy Kuzma
Hits different
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Just Casually Showed Up at the US Open
The couple was joined by Patrick and Brittany Mahomes.
By SELF Staff
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.
By Jenna Ryu
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.
By Jenna Ryu
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.
By Jenna Ryu
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.”
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
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.
By Grace McCarty
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.”
By Taylor Dutch
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.
By Julie Stewart