Here's more on why the medals at the Milan Olympics keep breaking. A design flaw is at fault.

The text message that popped up on Nathan Chen’s phone underscored the enormity of the moment, its arrival shortly after the American figure skater had won his long-awaited gold medal with a soaring free skate at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

The Olympic village in Milan offers plenty of perks and amenities for athletes, including free food, stress plants and beds that are not made of cardboard.

Daniel Smith, the 2024 Olympic Village director for Team USA, explained why big-name athletes may opt out of staying at the Olympic Village during the Games

While athletes travel for the Summer and Winter Olympics, some fans watching from home are more curious about where they stay. The Olympic Village houses athletes, coaches, staff and officials during the Olympic Games.

Athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Games can relax in “Mind Zones” and feast on “Turtle Sandwiches” at the Olympic Village in Milan.

Cardboard beds are out. Coloring and plants are in.

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Athletes at the Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Village on Tuesday chatted at an outdoor coffee stand, traded their unique national team pins and took in the atmosphere of the Dolomites as snow steadily fell.

From secret phones to a pin-trading robot, discover the surprising perks powering competitors at the Winter Games.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN In 2010, Sidney Crosby scored the Golden Goal in his first-ever Olympics, one of the greatest moments in sports history. He then led Team Canada to gold in 2014. That year, Erik Ka