olympics: Details

The Daily Details

At the London Olympic Games, the only thing that might be more eye-catching than the athletes' bodies is their footwear. read more

Thu, 08/09/12 AT 2:00PM

Posted By Details Editor

keywords:: Health and Fitness,; Olympics,; Sheila Monaghan,; running,; shoes

The Daily Details

If you thought some of this year's games were weird, just wait: It gets a lot more bizarre beyond the Olympics. read more

Wed, 08/08/12 AT 9:00AM

Posted By Justine Goodman

keywords:: Olympics,; Stanley Kay,; culture,; entertainment,; sports

The seven-foot-one All-Star basketball player is busy in London propelling Team USA to a gold-medal finish—but not without making some time for his off-court interests. We caught up with him in the middle of a shopping trip to hear about his time across the pond. read more

Tue, 08/07/12 AT 9:00AM

Posted By Justine Goodman

keywords:: Kristen Dold,; Olympics,; Sports,; celebrities and entertainment,; interviews

The Daily Details

If the Olympics bring out the best in individuals, they also arguably bring out the worst. And, as Mitt Romney can tell you, not everyone can expect to look his or her best under the Union Jack. Just ask the people at the first London Olympics, who, believe it or not, didn't sour everyone on the Olympic Games forever. read more

Thu, 08/02/12 AT 9:00AM

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keywords:: Michael Y Park,; Olympics,; culture,; entertainment,; quizzes

Culture & Trends

London hasn't hosted the Olympics since 1948—and only once before that in 1908. But as host of the 2012 Summer Games, the city is back in the spotlight. What follows is an insider's guide to London hotels, shops, and bars; a timeline of fashionable (and not so fashionable) Olympic icons; a musing on professional sibling rivalries; and tips on how to get your own gold-medal body, courtesy of 10 of America's most promising Olympic athletes. Plus, our interview with swimming sensation and August cover star Michael Phelps. read more

July 13, 2012