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U.S. track star Nikki Hiltz is having the year of their life: a World Indoor bronze medal, engagement to partner Emma Gee, and induction into the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame. Now they're setting their sights on an Olympic medal at LA28, just miles from where they recently won the LA Grand Prix.
Los Angeles needs 60,000 volunteers to help make the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games unforgettable. Olympic legend Carl Lewis is leading the charge to find everyday heroes who want to be part of history.
Former Olympic bronze medalist Marti Malloy traded the competition mat for a marketing role organizing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Now she's using lessons from the world's toughest sport to help create the Games she once competed in.
Los Angeles will host a record-breaking Paralympic Games in 2028 with 560 medal events across 23 sports, including para climbing's historic debut. For the first time ever, competition begins before the Opening Ceremony, and women will compete for 45% of all medals.
The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games is opening volunteer applications, inviting anyone 18 or older to help create unforgettable moments for athletes and fans. Applications launch July 14 for roles spanning sports, medical services, language support, and more.
Matt Stutzman, who won Paralympic gold in archery using his feet, is coming out of retirement to attempt something unprecedented: becoming the first person to win both Paralympic and Olympic gold in archery. The "Armless Archer" will compete when compound archery debuts at the LA28 Olympic Games.
A medical technology company that has quietly fixed Paralympic athletes' equipment for free at every Games since the 1980s just became an official partner for LA28. Their workshops have kept countless athletes competing when wheelchairs break and prosthetics fail at critical moments.
California-born Sariah Ibarra turned down a chance to play for rugby powerhouse New Zealand to help elevate USA Rugby ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The rising star who learned the game on an all-boys team is now inspiring the next generation of American players.
Matt Stutzman, who won Paralympic archery gold in Paris after being born without arms, is coming out of retirement to chase Olympic glory at LA28. If he qualifies, he'll attempt to become the first athlete to win gold in both competitions.
After 20 years dominating Para ice hockey and winning four Paralympic golds, USA's Declan Farmer is chasing a new dream: becoming a dual-sport Paralympian in Para canoe. With just one month of training under his belt, he's already racing at World Cups with LA28 on his mind.
Emma Wiggs and Curtis McGrath each captured their 13th world championship titles just months after medical setbacks threatened their careers. With two years until the LA28 Paralympics, both athletes proved that comebacks can be just as powerful as victories.
At just 17, Japanese skateboarder Hiraki Cocona is preparing for her third Olympics, determined to turn her two silver medals into gold at LA28. The athlete who became Japan's youngest Olympic medalist at age 12 says she's skating with a more stable mindset than ever before.
Jessica Long, 18-time Paralympic gold medalist, is expecting twin boys in August 2026 and plans to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Games with her sons watching from the stands. The swimming champion has trained throughout her pregnancy, drawing inspiration from other athlete mothers who've returned stronger.
Five-time Olympic medalist Clarisse Agbégnénou announced she'll retire after competing for a fourth gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The French judo champion says she's already at peace with her legendary career, no matter what happens next.
At 29, artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez helped Team USA win their first medal in 20 years at Paris 2024. Now she's mentoring the next generation as they prepare for the 2028 Olympics in her hometown of Los Angeles.
After heartbreak in Paris, two-time Olympic judo champion Lukáš Krpálek is fighting for a fifth Olympic appearance at age 35. The Czech legend has already made history by winning Olympic, World, and European titles in two different weight classes.
The most decorated woman in Olympic track history is planning to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Games in her hometown. Allyson Felix, who has won seven gold medals and 11 total Olympic medals, wants one more shot at glory on home soil.
Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson claimed victory in her season opener at the LA Grand Prix, calling it a "wake-up call" for her 2028 Olympic dreams. Racing just blocks from where she hopes to win gold on home soil, Richardson finished in 10.99 seconds and shared what competing in Los Angeles means for her journey ahead.
Charles Noakes captured France's heart by winning Paralympic gold in Para badminton on home soil, defeating Great Britain's Krysten Coombs before a stadium-sized crowd. Two years later, he's chasing history at LA28 while inspiring others with disabilities to pursue their dreams.
After learning her event would finally be included in the 2028 Paralympic Games, Spanish sprinter Judith Tortosa is training harder than ever for her first chance to compete on the world's biggest stage. The three-time World Championships medalist is balancing college classes with six-day training weeks as she builds toward LA28.
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