Olympics Coverage
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Countdown clock shows 6 months to River Seine Opening Ceremony
The 2024 Olympic Games will kick off six months from Friday with the Opening Ceremony along the River Seine. -
6 months out and Olympic athletes are psyched
Swimmer Katie Ledecky, gymnast Suni Lee, and hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone share their excitement for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. -
Famed track coach George Williams helps athletes prep for Paris Olympics, reflects on departure from St. Augustine's University
George Williams, a former St. Augustine's University coach, was fired in July 2020. He continues to coach athletes and is preparing several for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. -
Legendary track and field coach George Williams continues training athletes
Former St. Augustine's University coach George Williams has coached hundreds of national and Olympic champions during his long career. Even though the university fired Williams in July 2020, the 81-year-old continues to coach athletes at different stages of their lives. -
Summer Games in Paris are a year away
One year from Wednesday, the Summer Olympics open in the City of Light. Paris, global hub of food, fashion and culture, and the capital of France, will play host to the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. -
Paris Preview: The Summer Games are coming to the City of Lights
NBC primetime Olympics host Mike Tirico previews what's coming to Paris in summer 2024. -
Christmas elf Johnny Weir: The Olympic Night Before Christmas
Figure Skating commentator Johnny Weir dons an elf costume to tell the story of the past Olympic accomplishments and the upcoming Paris Games. -
NC one step closer to hosting 2027 World University Games
North Carolina is one step closer to hosting the 2027 World University Games. -
Gov. Cooper signs bid for NC to host 2027 World University Games
Gov. Roy Cooper presents his bid for the Triangle to host the 2027 Summer World University Games. South Korea is the other finalist. The final decision will be made Nov. 12. -
Cary swimmer takes on motherhood between Olympics
After making her Olympic debut in Tokyo last summer, swimmer Ashley Twichell of Cary is embarking on another test of endurance: Motherhood! Her first child is due in May. -
WRAL anchor's great-grandfather boxed in 1924 Olympics
It's been nearly 100 years since a man named Hugh Haggerty boxed in the Olympics. that's right, WRAL's Dan Haggerty's great-grandfather. -
How Jimmy V inspired Terry Gannon's announcing career
Terry Gannon, who played on the 1983 North Carolina State University national championship men's basketball team, is one of NBC's main voices during the Summer and Winter Olympics. -
Raleigh fan has souvenirs from 13 Olympic Games
Hill Carrow has attended seven Winter Games and six Summer Games. -
Olympics broadcaster's career started with help from WRAL
While in college and immediately after, Terry Gannon sought advice from WRAL-TV as he tried to break into broadcasting. -
Olympic swimmer Twichell's new challenge: Motherhood
After making her Olympic debut in Tokyo last summer, swimmer Ashley Twichell of Cary is embarking on another test of endurance: Motherhood! Her first child is due in May. -
Lessons learned with '83 Pack championship team keep Olympics announcer on top of his game
Terry Gannon, who played on the 1983 North Carolina State University national championship men's basketball team, is one of NBC's main voices during the Summer and Winter Olympics. -
Beijing Winter Olympic Games: Feb. 18
A look at the action from Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at the Beijing Winter Olympics. -
Olympic enthusiast Carrow prefers intimacy of Winter Games
A sports tourism executive in the Triangle has attended 13 Olympic Games, and he has a lot to show for it. Hill Carrow's stash of souvenirs extends from sweatshirts to a cereal box. -
Outtakes: WRAL reporter in goal faces Wolfpack hockey team
To get a sense of what ice hockey Olympians face, WRAL's Kacy Hintz donned the pads to face the N.C. State team. -
Beijing Winter Olympic Games: Feb. 17
A look at the action from Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at the Beijing Winter Olympics.