Olympics Coverage
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Paris Preview: The Summer Games are coming to the City of Lights
NBC primetime Olympics host Mike Tirico previews what's coming to Paris in summer 2024. -
Christmas elf Johnny Weir: The Olympic Night Before Christmas
Figure Skating commentator Johnny Weir dons an elf costume to tell the story of the past Olympic accomplishments and the upcoming Paris Games. -
NC one step closer to hosting 2027 World University Games
North Carolina is one step closer to hosting the 2027 World University Games. -
Gov. Cooper signs bid for NC to host 2027 World University Games
Gov. Roy Cooper presents his bid for the Triangle to host the 2027 Summer World University Games. South Korea is the other finalist. The final decision will be made Nov. 12. -
Cary swimmer takes on motherhood between Olympics
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. -
WRAL anchor's great-grandfather boxed in 1924 Olympics
It's been nearly 100 years since a man named Hugh Haggerty boxed in the Olympics. that's right, WRAL's Dan Haggerty's great-grandfather. -
How Jimmy V inspired Terry Gannon's announcing career
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. -
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. -
Beijing Winter Olympic Games: Feb. 18
A look at the action from Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at the Beijing 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 Winter Olympic Games: Feb. 17
A look at the action from Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at the Beijing Winter Olympics. -
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. -
Four X-factors to watch in women's gold medal game between U.S. and Canada
Several players, including Alex Carpenter, could play crucial roles in the gold medal game between the U.S. and Canada. -
Beijing Winter Olympic Games: Feb. 16
A look at the action from Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at the Beijing Winter Olympics. -
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.