Olympic Games

David Wilkie is still the only Scottish person to win an individual Olympic gold medal in the pool after his win in montreal in 1976.

David Wilkie's son retraces his late dad's breaststroke record

Katie Archibald has announced her retirement from elite competition after 13 years at the top.

Scottish Olympic champion retires aged 32 and reveals new career path

Beth Dobbin after competing for Great Britain in the women's 200 metres semi-final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Scottish Olympian Dobbin retires due to 'life-changing health' issue

Chris Hoy turns 50 this week.

Chris Hoy at 50: 26 quotes from the Scottish Olympic as he turns 50

The Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Who is hosting the next Olympics? Location of next four Games

The greatest Winter Olympics Games moments of all time have been revealed.

The greatest Winter Olympics Games moments revealed

Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds are in action for Team GB today.

Today at the Winter Olympics 2026: All of Thursday's action

The R&A has announced that The Open in 2028 will be held a fortnight later than usual due to the Olympics

Analysis No-one cares about date for 2028 Open - but venue is different matter

Tommy Fleetwood (silver), Scottie Scheffler (gold) and Hidki Matsuyama (bronze) show off their medals from the men’s golf competition in the 2024 Olympic Games in France

Huge date change announced for 2028 Open and two other majors

Great Britain's Jack Carlin celebrates during the Men's Team Sprint qualifying at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France.

Scottish Olympic hero retires at 28 after moment of realisation

Athletes Brian Whittle, Derek Redmond, Kriss Akabusi, Todd Bennett, Daley Thompson and Alan Wells pictured in 1999

Why Olympian's wise words must spark transformation of Scotland Scotsman comment

Duncan Scott

Olympian Duncan Scott warns drownings will worsen due to pool closures

Earrings as seen on Emily in Paris - get the look from Ottoman Hands

Earrings as seen on Emily in Paris - get the look with styles from £24

Not everyone fits into neat, binary categories of gender but everyone should be able to take part in sport (Picture: Anna Moneymaker)

Why transgender athletes have a right to compete David Winnie

Spectators cool off under water misters in front of the Eiffel Tower on day four of the Paris Olympic Games (Picture: Maja Hitij)

Why climate change is an 'existential threat to sport' Philip Lymbery

(From L to R) Kenya's Rosemary Wanjiru, Israel's Lonah Chemtai Salpeter, Uganda's Rebecca Cheptegei and Kenya's Selly Chepyego Kaptich in the women's marathon final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on August 26, 2023. (Photo by Ferenc ISZA / AFP) (Photo by FERENC ISZA/AFP via Getty Images)

Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies after petrol attack

Murrayfield Stadium will celebrate its centenary next year (Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Wembley got £120 million so Murrayfield deserves some state cash too Christine Jardine

Which nations has the most Olympic gold medals for men's football? Cr: Getty Images.

Here's the full list of every football team to have won Olympic gold

Fury over cruel foie gras at Olympics must prompt swift action by UK Philip Lymbery

Sunisa Lee has joined in on Olympic TikTok trend (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

What are your kids watching on TikTok? Olympic trend explained

Team GB skateboarder Andy Macdonald. Cr: Getty Images.

Andy Macdonald: What you need to know about Team GB's oldest Olympian

Athletes jump into in the River Seine during the women's individual triathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Picture: Martin Bureau/pool/Getty Images)

From the Clyde to the Seine, we must realise all rivers have value Scotsman comment

Italy's Angela Carini fell to her knees after abandoning her boxing bout against Algeria's Imane Khelif at the Olympic games on Thursday (Picture: Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Olympic boxing chiefs risk endorsing violence against women Susan Dalgety

Algeria's Imane Khelif, in red, punches Italy's Angela Carini in the women's 66kg boxing event at the Paris Olympics on Thursday (Picture: Mohd Rasfan/AFP via Getty Images)

Olympics must realise safety is more important than gender politics Stephen Jardine

Aldi has launched new Olympic themed Team GB Specialbuys

Aldi's new Olympics Kevin the Carrot eclipsed by other Team GB items

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These rare 2012 Olympic coins from London games are worth up to £150

Some of the most decorated Olympians of all time.

Athletes With The Most Olympic Medals: The top 10 Olympians

You could win a three-night curated tour of Paris for two if you can predict Team GB gold medal haul

Paris getaway up for grabs if you predict Team GB gold medal haul

Our review of Discovery+ coverage of the Olympics 2024. Photo: LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images/ Matt Mohan-Hickson for insert image

Olympics on Discovery+: 5 things I love and 3 things I don't Matthew Mohan-Hickson

These Olympians aren't going to be worried about paying the bills anytime soon.

The 12 richest Olympic athletes - Michael Phelps net worth

Duncan Scott goes for a medal on Monday night.

Scotland best chances of winning medals at 2024 Paris Olympics

The dancing Tunnock's teacakes were a real highlight of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 10 Years On: 21 Opening Ceremony pictures

Olympic torch. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)

How to watch the Olympics on Discovery Plus - and cost

Olympic athletes have been using Nurosym ear pieces. Photo: Nurosym

Paris 2024: why are Olympic athletes wearing earpieces?

Regarded as the most dominant sprint breaststroke swimmer of all time, Peaty believes he has 'nothing left to prove' in his career but he will still be pushing for a third consecutive gold this summer

ChatGPT predicts who will win first gold for Team GB

Equestrian Charlotte Dujardin pulls out of Olympics over video

Three of the Scottish athletes who have struck gold at the Olympics.

Scottish Olympic Winners: The last 18 Scots to win gold since 1980

The Phryges.

Paris Olympic Games Mascots 2024: Meet the Phryges

The medals set to be presented to successful athletes at the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris.

Paris Olympics Medals 2024: What they are made of, design, solid gold?

The medals athletes will be competing for in Paris.

Scottish Medal Olympic Hopes 2024: 11 athletes tipped for success

Torch bearer Matthias Dandois, French bicycle rider, poses for a photo with the Olympic Torch with the Eiffel Tower in view (Photo: Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Businesses urged to be 'flexible' about time off to watch Olympics

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Brexit 50p coin fetches £10k on eBay - 10 million still in circulation

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