NC Olympics Coverage

WNBA, Olympic champion Wilson writing to encourage girls
A'ja Wilson has been many things in her storied career: a national champion, a WNBA champion, an MVP and an Olympic gold medalist, so she has plenty to write and sing about.

Runner who trains in Triangle wins Olympic marathon trial
Fiona O'Keefe wasn't the only North Carolina resident running either, she was among 14 athletes from the state running in the marathon trials - only six other states were better represented.

For Raleigh runners, community supports Olympic dreams
The Raleigh running community cheered one of its own on Saturday. Fiona O'Keeffe, who lives and trains in the Triangle won her first-ever marathon and a spot on the U.S. Olympic team.

Former NC State swimmer David Curtiss trains for 2024 Olympic trials
Former North Carolina State University swimmer David Curtiss is training at the Triangle Aquatic Center with the hopes of competing in the 50-meter freestyle at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Former NC State swimmer trains for 2024 Olympic trials
Former North Carolina State University swimmer David Curtiss is training at the Triangle Aquatic Center with the hopes of competing in the 50-meter freestyle at the highest level.

Swimmer Claire Curzan 'working harder than ever' toward 2nd Olympic games
Claire Curzan has changed colleges and competed around the world since her 2021 Olympic debut. She sat down with WRAL Sports to talk about how she is getting ready to compete in Paris in the 2024 Summer Games.

Cary native, star swimmer Claire Curzan wins another medal and sets American record in backstroke
Olympic medalist swimmer and Cary native Claire Curzan won the bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke at the FINA World Championships on Wednesday.

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.

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 is first to host both Winter and Summer Olympics
Beijing is the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics. WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner says its all in the coordinates.

Team USA's go-to for fast bobsleds is an NC State grad
Debotech, based in Mooresville, hand makes carbon fiber-based bob sled and skeleton parts that will be used in the Olympics.

Team USA's bobsleds are built in the Tar Heel State
Debotech, based in Mooresville, hand makes carbon fiber-based bob sled and skeleton parts that will be used in the Olympics.

Triangle summer stars to Winter Games competitors: Just soak it in
From swimmers to runners to divers, the Triangle was well represented in Tokyo. Now those athletes are cheering on their fellow Olympians in the Winter Games.

Dan Jansen's emotional Olympic journey resonates to this day
Dan Jansen lost his sister while competing in the Olympics. Years later, he won gold and started a foundation in her honor.

Team WRAL faces Team 99.9 The Fan in a curling duel
It's TV vs. radio as our team tries curling.