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Are all track lanes created equal when it comes to winning gold?
Data from past Olympics show that lane advantages aren't definite.
Inside the surprisingly complex engineering process that creates an Olympic torch
A torch like the one in the Tokyo games is so much more than just a simple vessel for flame. This is how they spark into being.
What extreme heat means for the future of the Summer Olympics
Experts are calling for changes ranging from the timing of events to the bidding process.
COVID cases are plaguing the Olympics even before they’ve begun
Here’s what you need to know about the pandemic this week.
4 high-tech running shoes that could help Tokyo Olympians hit record-breaking times
Years of design, engineering, and testing have produced some very fancy kicks. Here's a look at a few neat pairs.
Under-vaccinated hotspots fuel 60 percent increase in US COVID-19 cases
Here’s what you need to know about the pandemic this week.
The argument for a permanent Olympic City
Olympic stadiums can be costly and wasteful—so why not just have one?
Why are people obsessed with the Olympics?
We broke down the psychology for the haters out there.
Is marijuana a performance-enhancing drug? The best evidence says no.
Weed isn't going to help you win the Olympic Gold.
How Abebe Bikila won the Olympic marathon without shoes
Plus other wild Olympic facts from The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.
