US star Simone Biles turned in a performance that confirmed her status as the world's greatest gymnast. Missing its captain, Japan settled for eighth.
The two-time world champion fell to South Korean 16th-seeded opponent Sebin Choi, ending her Olympic title hopes in the French capital.
In the sport that made its debut at the Tokyo Games, 25-year-old Yuto Horigome landed his final trick in style at the Paris Games to add...
The Tokyo 2020 men's all-around gymnastics gold medalist recovered from a shaky start to lead Japan to a comeback win over rival China.
French sensation Leon Marchand shattered the Olympic record in the 400 IM en route to the win. Tomoyuki Matsushita followed with a medal in his Olympic...
Reigning Asian Games champion Koki Kano won five epee matches on Sunday in Paris, including a difficult duel with Hungary's Tibor Andrasfi in the semifinals.
Saki Kumagai slotted home a penalty and Nadeshiko Japan teammate Momoko Tanikawa followed with a shot from 35 meters out for the winner.
Teenager Yoshizawa gave Japan its second consecutive Olympic gold while Akama brought in the silver in the skateboarding event that debuted at the Tokyo Games.
On the same day that Hifumi Abe won his second Olympic gold medal, sister Uta's quest to repeat as champ ended with a stunning loss in...
Unforced errors were a pivotal factor in Osaka's straight-sets defeat to Angelique Kerber in the Olympic first-round tennis match in the French capital.
Showcasing a power game that combined strong attacks with excellent blocking, Poland outplayed Japan in the four-set Olympic volleyball opener for both teams.
Three-time world champion Natsumi Tsunoda relied on experience and self-assurance to earn Japan's 500th Summer Olympic medal, the nation's first at Paris 2024.