Larisa Latynina

Emma McKeon Becomes First Woman Since 1964 To Lead Medal Count At An Olympics

By winning seven medals in Tokyo, McKeon became the first woman since Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina to lead an Olympic Games in medal count.

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The Last Time Tokyo Hosted The Games: 1964 Olympic Retrospective

The 1964 Olympics were the first Games ever held in Asia, and also marked the first time worldwide satellite broadcasts were used.

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15 Years Ago Today, Michael Phelps Won His First Olympic Gold Medal

On this day 15 years ago, a 19-year-old Michael Phelps won his first-ever Olympic event, the 400 IM at the 2004 Athens Olympics.

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North America Recap Day 2: Phelps Wins 19th Career Olympic Gold

Michael Phelps won his record 19th Olympic gold medal as the Americans regained glory in the men’s 400 free relay.

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Michael Phelps Becomes Most Decorated Olympian of All Time

Phelps collects 19th Olympic medal. (Photo Credit: US Presswire)

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