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A Look Inside Athlos NYC, Where Female Track Athletes Are Treated Like Rock Stars
Thirty-six elite runners. $60,000 in prize money. One vibey night.
By Christine YuPhotography by Dolly Faibyshev
Athlos NYC Is a New Elite Women’s Track Meet—and a Megan Thee Stallion Concert
Yep, you read that right.
By Taylor Dutch
‘It's All About a Mindset’: Sprinter Gabby Thomas Shares Her Best Confidence Tips
The Olympian talks playlists, skin care, and the other daily habits that make her feel her best.
By Grace McCarty
Here’s What Ilona Maher Does to Get Through Bad Body Image Days
The rugby star knows self-acceptance is an ongoing journey—which is why she relies on these three mental exercises.
By Jenna Ryu
The Path Out of Sport Isn’t Always Clear for Retiring Paralympians
Athletes have to navigate financial concerns, loss of identity, and a world that isn’t always welcoming to disabled workers.
By Cindy Kuzma
A Day Out With the Dads and Daughters Who Love Women’s Basketball
We hit up a recent WNBA game to chat with the sport’s next wave of (very wholesome) superfans.
By Caroline TienPhotography by Dolly Faibyshev
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‘Pommel Horse Guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik Actually Has Two Eye Conditions
It makes his Olympics medals—and upcoming performance on Dancing with the Stars—that much more impressive.
By Erica Sloan
First string
The Best Tennis Gear for Beginners, According to Pros
Inspired by the US Open? Here’s how to get started.
By Jessica Kasparian
Katie Ledecky’s Top Recovery Tips Help Her Manage POTS, Fuel Her Body, and Get Her Mind Back in the Game
The most decorated female US Olympian knows the importance of winding down after incredible, career-defining highs.
By Cindy Kuzma
Hits different
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Just Casually Showed Up at the US Open
The couple was joined by Patrick and Brittany Mahomes.
By SELF Staff
Game faces
These Star Athletes Love Watching the US Open as Much as We Do
Baseball, basketball, and soccer players have been spotted chilling, cheering, and fangirling on the sidelines.
By Jenna Ryu
Grand stands
All the Celebrities Who Have Turned Up to Watch the 2024 US Open So Far
Stars are once again flocking to Queens to sip Honey Deuces and cheer for their tennis faves.
By Jenna Ryu
8 Facts About Jessica Pegula, the American Tennis Star Who May Win the US Open
While a lot of top players climbed the rankings in their teens or early 20s, Pegula’s rise has been more gradual.
By Jenna Ryu
Last Year, Ali Truwit Lost Her Lower Leg in a Shark Attack. Now, She’s a Paralympic Medalist
“When you are truly faced with death and you understand what a second chance at life means, you want to make the most of it.”
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
The fashion set
All the Best Celeb Style Moments at the US Open So Far
Here’s what famous fans are wearing to cheer for their favorite tennis stars.
By Grace McCarty
Paralympian Lauren Steadman Had ‘Zero Expectations’ Before Winning Bronze While Managing Long COVID
For the British triathlete, “just to be on the start line was fantastic.”
By Taylor Dutch
What Does Competing With COVID Do to an Athlete’s Body?
Pushing through to win a medal may feel worth it in the moment. But there are real risks.
By Julie Stewart
8 Things to Know About Femita Ayanbeku, the Paralympian Who Qualified for Paris 6 Months After Giving Birth
She shares with SELF how she got started running at 23, her training modifications while pregnant, and why retirement is looking less likely.
By Cindy Kuzma
‘Appalling’: The Paralympic Women’s Cycling Course Is Just Half the Length of the Men’s
Gold medalist Sarah Storey called the decision a “real disappointment.”
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Just ’do it
The Coolest Hairstyles We’ve Seen at the 2024 Paralympics So Far
Athletes are sporting incredible dye jobs, braids, bows, and barrettes at the Paris Games.
By Jenna Ryu