NC Olympics Coverage

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.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL investigative data reporter

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.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

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.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

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.

Chris Lea, WRAL Sports anchor/reporter

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.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

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.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

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.

Pat Welter, WRAL Sports multiplatform journalist

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.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

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.

Pat Welter, WRAL Sports multimedia journalist

Team WRAL faces Team 99.9 The Fan in a curling duel

It's TV vs. radio as our team tries curling.

NC ski resorts invest in snow-making to deal with climate change

As the world warms, there is less natural snow in the NC mountains. But ski resorts are prepared with a man-made option.

Climate change could change the face, place of future Winter Olympics

Outdoor winter sports like those that dazzle during the Olympic Games depend on winter weather, but climate change is having a warming effect.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Spins, swizzle and wipeouts: Keely Arthur brushes off her skates for a lesson at Polar Ice House

With the Winter Olympics in full swing in Beijing, Arthur and photojournalist Lauren DesArmo hit the rink to interview and attempt to emulate skater extraordinaire Kristy Hemstreet.

Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter

American born, Korean Olympian Griffin proud to have competed outside comfort zone

At the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, two nations still technically at war came together in the name of sport. Apex native Randi Griffin was at the center of it all.

Pat Welter, WRAL sports reporter

Randi Griffin shares stories from her experience with the Korean Hockey team in Pyeongchang

Randi Griffin shares stories from her experience with the Korean Hockey team in Pyeongchang

Town of Garner celebrates gold medalist Randolph Ross

On Tuesday, the town of Garner wanted to make it official: They are proud of one of their own winning gold in Tokyo this summer.

Chris Lovingood, WRAL anchor/reporter

Randolph Ross honored in Garner

On Tuesday, the town of Garner wanted to make it official: They are proud of one of their own for winning gold in Tokyo.