A 19-year-old Ron Clarke — a long distance runner who went on to win bronze in Tokyo 1968 — was chosen to light the Olympic flame at thje MCG during the opening ceremony. The torch reached the ...

The whereabouts of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic torch meant to be on display at an Athenian Olympics museum remains a mystery. And our resident Greek reporter is on the case. Subtle enough to the ...

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s support as it participates in the 2025 Special Olympics Law ...

BLOOMINGTON — The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Illinois will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, in Bloomington. Starting at 10:30 a.m., the plunge will take place ...

He’s been selected to carry the flame of hope in the law enforcement torch run final leg for the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. Carlson will join officers and athletes from ...

In 2024, he was honored as the Delaware Torch Runner of the Year for his work with the Delaware Special Olympics, an organization he held close to his heart. He actively participated in events ...

I was kind of glad Cole went so early. On the last lap against the Olympic 1500m champion it was a little scary, but I’m glad I pulled it off.” Fisher picked up a $25,000 bonus for the world record, ...

Stunning discoveries and fresh breakthroughs in DNA analysis are changing our understanding of our own evolution and offering a new picture of the "other humans" that our ancestors met across ...

In this documentary, the artist depicts what a more just and beautiful world might look like. By Alissa Wilkinson Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose play reunited former associates from a criminal ...

More than 1,000 people adorned in fairy lights took part in what organizers says is the world's largest light art run in ...

In the past three years, this ghastly war has taught us one thing - never, ever under-estimate the Ukrainians. Their audacity is undimmed. Their heroism puts doubters to shame. Today, they are ...