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For the L.A. Olympics, an increasingly common strategy behind the sprawl
In setting the 2028 Olympic venues, L.A. is embracing its expansive geography — a trend toward sprawl that's becoming the ...
LA28 Olympics to be the first female-majority Games as IOC locks in competition plan
The IOC approved a record number of medal events and expanded competitions within previously announced sports during the 2028 ...
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Pomona pride as city will be first-time Olympic venue in 2028
Previous Olympics in ’32 and ’84 didn’t include Pomona, Mayor Tim Sandoval notes to columnist David Allen, but 2028 will.
LA 2028 Olympics add new events in swimming, gymnastics, track; more female spots for first time
In track, the mixed 4x100m makes its major championship debut at the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship in 2026 ...
Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will feature mixed-gender golf event, as new venues confirmed for Games
The Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028 will now feature a mixed-gender team golf event, the International Golf Federation (IGF ...
Olympic event to be played in front of iconic movie backdrop at 2028 Games, organizers say
LA28 officials have unveiled an even more detailed look at the venues that will be used during the 2028 Olympics.
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On This Day in 1896 the First Modern Olympic Games Began in Athens
On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic games began in Athens, Greece with the opening ceremony in the Panathenaic Stadium.