Olympian Allyson Felix Hits Ground Running With New Felix Runner Performance Shoe
Allyson Felix released her innovative 'Felix Runner' shoe in sizes 5.5 to 13 with a design that fits the proportions of a woman's foot....
black Olympians
An Olympian’s Hero: Father Who Helped His Injured Son Cross 1992 Olympic Finish Line Dies At 81
An Olympian's hero, indeed. RIP Jim Redmond......
Gold Medalist Simone Manuel Offers Advice on Swimming and Life
"Swimming allows you to learn good social skills, work hard, set goals and communicate better. I learned a lot about myself and people doing this."...
Baby Names Inspired by the Olympics—That Aren’t Simone
The world may be (rightfully) obsessing over the Simones–Olympic champions Simone Biles and Simone Manuel. But they weren’t the only black women athletes bringing home the...
Gabby Douglas is Essence Magazine’s Cover Girl
Gold medal-winning Olympian Gabby Douglas graces the cover of Essence Magazine's Women of the Year issue....
Cullen Jones on Olympic Fame, Fashion and the Ideal Woman
Cullen Jones is more than just the 'good guy' on the Olympic swim team...