Bob Beamon: Holding the Oldest Olympic Record Is a Beautiful Thing
Beamon, 77 and retired, says his band will perform at the Paris Olympics
Joetta Clark: Youre Not Always Going to Win, But Never Ever Give Up
Joetta, 61, contended in the 1988, 1992, 1996 and 2000 Games, qualifying for her final Olympic team at age 38
Sugar Ray Leonard: Winning Was The Realization of a Dream
Leonard, 68, won gold at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal and is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time
Rowdy Gaines: My Skills Aligned With My Greatest Passion
Gaines, 65, won three gold medals in 1984 and now works to prevent childhood drownings.
Greg Louganis: The Impact You Have as an Olympian … Is Such a Blessing
Louganis, 64, won gold medals in the 1984 and 1988 Olympics
What Was the Best Olympics Opening Ceremony of All Time?
As the Paris Olympics arrive, we rank the top 10 past extravaganzas
16 Inspiring Movies About the Olympics
These films go for and grab the gold
At What Age Do Olympic Athletes Peak?
Briana Scurry on Winning Gold: I Bawled Like a Little Baby
Scurry, 52, won gold with the 1996 and 2004 womens soccer teams
Mark Spitz Reflects on Winning 7 Gold Medals in 1972
Olympic swimming legend looks back at his triumph and the terrorist attack that followed
Shannon Miller: The Gold Medal Mindset Sustained Me
Miller, 47, won multiple golds as part of the Magnificent Seven team of U.S. gymnasts at Atlanta in 1996
Team USA Head Coaches Share Their Mentorship Advice
Five athlete-turned-coaches tell AARP their top tips on how to encourage the next generation
The Olympics of Style for Summer 2024