Olympics

Scholar reflects on the Olympics’ enduring appeal: ‘The ritual is central’

An attendee of 16 Games, UChicago anthropologist John J. MacAloon has studied the event for nearly five decades

UChicago student and gymnast fulfills Olympic dreams in Tokyo

Rising third-year Liza Merenzon relishes journey, despite being sidelined by injury

Are the Olympics reaching the finish line?

Sr. Lect. Allen Sanderson examines signs of the Olympics’ decline


Naomy Grand'Pierre hopes Olympic run inspires others back in Haiti

Undergraduate Olympian discusses encouraging a new generation of Haitian swimmers


Olympic swimmer Naomy Grand’Pierre’s ambitions go beyond her own times

Article features undergraduate who is the first female swimmer to represent Haiti at the Olympics


University of Chicago swimmer will make history at Rio Olympics

Article features undergraduate who is the first female swimmer to represent Haiti at the Olympics


Chicago swimmer Grand’Pierre set to represent Haiti at Rio Games

Undergraduate discusses becoming the first female swimmer to represent Haiti at the Olympics


First-year earns chance compete in 2016 Summer Olympics

Student swimmer balances classes with training for Rio


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