Race walking was first included in the Olympics in 1904 at the St. Louis Games, as part of the forerunner to the decathlon, and became a separate medal event at the 1908 Games in London.

One of the most successful athletes in U.S. race walking history, Larry Young was the last American walker to win an Olympic medal, taking third in 50 km walk at both the 1968 and 1972 Games. The ...

"It's just awful," said Elliott Denman, 11th in the 1956 Melbourne Games 50K walk. "This is the first time in Olympic history there will be no USA race walkers in the Games." ...

No, the Olympians competing in this year’s race walking events aren’t “cheating” — but it sure might look like it, if you’re unfamiliar with the official rules.

Here's everything to know about race walking at the 2024 Olympics, including rules, judging and events in Paris. Here's a step-by-step guide to race walking at the Olympics.

Here's everything to know about race walking at the 2024 Olympics, including rules, judging and events in Paris. Here's a step-by-step guide to race walking at the Olympics.

Here's everything to know about race walking at the 2024 Olympics, including rules, judging and events in Paris. Here's a step-by-step guide to race walking at the Olympics.

No, the Olympians competing in this year’s race walking events aren’t “cheating” — but it sure might look like it, if you’re unfamiliar with the official rules.

No, the Olympians competing in this year’s race walking events aren’t “cheating” — but it sure might look like it, if you’re unfamiliar with the official rules.