Mixed-gender events would not work in every sport, but it's a trend that should be embraced—especially for sports in desperate need of some fun. Mixed Events Are Perfect for the Olympics and More ...

Friday in Tokyo brings a pair of exciting new mixed-gender events that are making their debuts in the Olympic Games. And the first track and field medal will be awarded. And it's win-or-go-home for ...

(NBC Olympics) — For the first time ever in Olympic competition, men and women raced side-by-side Thursday in the preliminary heats of the mixed 4x100m medley relay. The mixed medley relay pits teams ...

Athletes have competed in mixed-gender Olympic competitions in sports such as sailing, equestrian, badminton and tennis, but Tokyo will be the first time for mixed relays at the Olympics in the pool ...

When the Olympic Games first began in ancient Greece, women were forbidden from competing in or even viewing the games, instead taking part in the separate Heraean Games. Since 776 B.C., the Games ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana was represented in a big way at the World Aquatics Championships this weekend. Tyler Wills and Bayleigh Cranford of the U.S. competed in the mixed 10m synchronized finals at the ...