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The Olympic Games have long been celebrated as a platform that brings together nations in a spirit of unity and friendly competition. However, the 1972 Munich Olympics will forever be remembered not for sporting achievements, but for a horrifying act of terror known as the Munich Massacre, an event that reshaped the trajectory of the Olympics and had significant geopolitical consequences.

The Olympic Games, an international sporting spectacle, have historically been a platform for not just athletic prowess but also significant political and cultural statements. While the essence of the Olympics is to foster peace and camaraderie among nations, it’s impossible to separate the event from the geopolitics that shape our world. From boycotts to acts of terrorism, here are ten major international incidents that have occurred during the Games, leaving an indelible mark on the legacy of the Olympics.

The five-time Olympian, Mary Lou Retton, is back home after a horrifying case of pneumonia caused the athletic star to fight for her life as doctors worked to help her fight off the infection.

French officials are trying to control the issue of bedbugs in the city of Paris – just ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics

Picture this: the weight of an entire nation’s hopes resting on your injured ankle. Now imagine having just one shot at sealing a gold medal that’s eluded your country for years. Sounds nerve-wracking, right? That was precisely the situation Kerri Strug found herself in during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and relive that iconic moment.

French President Emmanuel Macron says his host city of Paris is no place for Russia or its Olympic hopefuls to be glorified

In the world of sports, the thrill lies in the unpredictability. The ‘underdog story’ has become a cornerstone of why we love these games. It’s when the impossible becomes possible. Here’s a look at ten of the greatest upsets in sports history that had us all on the edge of our seats.

There are sporting events, and then there are the Olympics – an unrivaled spectacle of human achievement and resilience. Over the decades, the Games have gifted us with countless awe-inspiring moments. Here, we dive into ten that still take our breath away.

Male competitors in artistic team swimming and water ballet will now be permitted to try to earn a spot in the 2024 Olympics

The World Athletics Council is taking a stand for women by banning male athletes who pretend to be women from taking part in women’s events.