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The price of victory: comparing the cost of Olympic gold to an elite arts prize

By Stuart Cunningham and Patrik Wikström and Jason PottsAug 22, 2016, 10:13 AM UTC

Faster, higher, stronger: science shows why triple jumpers may be the ultimate Olympians

By Sam AllenAug 16, 2016, 1:25 PM UTC

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How the IOC effectively maintains a gag order on nonsponsors of the Olympics

By Shontavia JohnsonAug 13, 2016, 11:00 AM UTC

The maths behind the fastest person on Earth (and no it's not Usain Bolt)

By Christian YatesAug 12, 2016, 8:55 AM UTC

Going for... green? Why Rio's swimming pools are changing colour

By Alice WilliamsonAug 11, 2016, 8:34 AM UTC

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What England's new football manager can teach business about leadership

By Sarah GilmoreAug 11, 2016, 2:04 AM UTC

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Women athletes are still put in second place at the Olympics – now it's time to sprint towards equality

By Laura HillsAug 10, 2016, 3:36 PM UTC

Man Utd splash record £89m on Paul Pogba – but is he worth it?

By Chris BradyAug 10, 2016, 2:13 PM UTC