News: team USA

Planning to watch speed skating in the Winter Olympics? Here are a few things to watch for—plus some tips for skating safely yourself.

Athletes face numerous health problems while competing.

The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has officially opened the doors to its High Performance Center at the Utah Olympic Oval. The new facility will provide support for elite athletes...

What makes a truly great Olympic sprinter and why their physiques are so different than long distance runners.

The first Olympic Games to be held in South America come with some unique challenges, along with the usual threats to health and safety that every Olympic Game presents.

Would you have what it takes to be an Olympic gymnast?

While most of us will never be world class athletes, there is still a lot we can learn from Olympians.

With the Rio Olympics underway, we've already seen some amazing feats from team USA, especially the swimmers.

Although you may not ever get your photo on a Wheaties' box, and you'll probably never train up to 6 hours per day, 6 days a week like an Olympic...

On Sunday night, Michael Phelps won his nineteenth Olympic gold in the men's relay. As he donned his gold medal, the champion swimmer also sported several unusual, perfectly round marks...

Do you actually know what Zika virus is? Or why it's so dangerous?

The United States Olympic Committee Today Announced the Addition of the University of Utah Health Care (UUHC) to the National Medical Network. UUHC Will Serve as a National Medical Center...

. The "A Bill You Can Understand" design and innovation challenge is intended to solicit new approaches and draw national attention to a common complaint with the health care system...