Events like the marathon embody that: There has been a marathon at each Olympics since the first modern Games in Athens in 1896. The Paris Olympic Games are set to deliver another shake-up, however.

The Olympics is an ever-changing international competition, and new Olympic sports are constantly being added to the Games. What started with just 43 events in 9 sports in 1896 has since transformed ...

WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be remembered not only for its awe-inspiring sporting feats but ...