Chalktails: How the White Powder Helps Gymnasts Succeed

June 25, 2020

Chalk may be one of the most important tools that gymnasts have, and while they almost all use it, how it is applied varies from person to person. Some like it flaky, while others like it more rough, and some even like a little bit of honey mixed into the substance. 

Grow your Olympic knowledge

LA28_Ezra_Frech_6

16-Year-Old Track & Field Athlete Ezra Frech Strives to Inspire the Next Generation of Athletes Like Him

Like many Olympic and Paralympic athletes, COVID-19 threw Ezra Frech off track. Now, he's motivated to showcase all of his hard work at the Tokyo Paralympics and beyond.
Olympic Minute - Chloe Kim

Olympic Minute: Chloe Kim

What has Chloe Kim been doing in her downtime since Pyeongchang? Find out in this Olympic minute video.
Advice From Olympics Athletes

Olympians Go Back in Time, Offer Advice to Their 12-Year-Old Selves

Olympic athletes give their 12-year-old selves advice they have learned over their careers.
SportsEngine Spotlight: Oksana Masters

SportsEngine Spotlight: Oksana Masters

Get to know four-time Paralympic gold medalist and multi-sport athlete Oksana Masters in this SportsEngine Spotlight.
chantel-small

Chantel Navarro Eyes Olympic Gold to Fulfill Family’s Legacy in Boxing

Like a great knockout punch, Chantel Navarro never saw the ‘no’ coming. 
GettyImages-594421892

Meet the U.S. women’s basketball team for the Tokyo Olympics

The U.S. women’s basketball team for the Tokyo Olympics was revealed on Monday June 21 on the TODAY show.
Andrew Reed

RowToTokyo: Andrew Reed

Andrew Reed talks about qualifying for the Olympics with a brand new crew.
The five ring symbol of the Olympic Games at tokyo museum and new stadium in background

Tokyo Olympics One Year Out: What to Watch for in Summer 2021

July 23 marks one year out from the Tokyo Olympic Opening Ceremony. Here’s an early preview of what to look for in the summer of 2021
WeHo photo of Sydney McLaughlin fit to web size

Athletes to Watch: Sydney McLaughlin

Learn more about hurdler Sydney Mclaughlin.
Olympic Minute: Nathan Chen

Olympic Minute: Nathan Chen

How does figure skater Nathan Chen prepare for the big stage? Find out in this Olympic minute video.
shutterstock_1722278419

So You Want to Try Alpine Skiing?

Mikaela Shiffrin first hit the slopes of Vail at age 3, and it's been all downhill from there. Ready to hit the slopes? Chase your dream!
Peyton Manning Paris

Peyton Manning Rides A Giant Flying Baguette to Promote The 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Peyton Manning rides a giant flying baguette to kick off NBCUniversal's fall campaign for its coverage of the Olympics games Paris 2024
View More
sports in this article
tags in this article