• Olympics 101: Swimming

    Michael Phelps created a tidal wave in Beijing winning a record eight gold medals. Already the winningest Olympian ever with 14 gold's, the 27-year-old Phelps says he will retire after competing in seven events in London. He'll swim in the 200 and 400 individual medleys and the 100 and 200 meter butterflys plus three relay races. His toughest competition could come in the 200 and 400 individual medleys against fellow American Ryan Lochte, who won both events at the 2011 worlds. Although the U.S. has some of the most dominant individual swimmers, Australia is the team to beat in the relay events especially in the 4 by 100 free. While Phelps and the men will draw much of the attention, there is another American who could have a break out performance in London. 17-year-old Missy Franklin. Nicknamed "Missy the missile" she won five medals at last year's worlds and is scheduled to swim in a U.S. record seven events including the 100 and 200 meter freestyle. Fresno State senior Dani Yoho who competed in the 50 meter free style at the Olympic trials says a big key to winning the sprint races is getting off the blocks. Dani Yoho: "If you can have a really power start then you will definitely get ahead at the start and it's a huge advantage. And then you'll have the open water so there wont be any waves in your lane which means you won't have to fight through the water and people's waves. So any advantage from the start is setting you up for a good race." Michelle Dockendorf is another bulldog who qualified for the Olympic trials, she competed in the 200 meter breaststroke. Michelle Dockendorf: "Most importantly for breaststroke I think it's the fundamentals not just swimming going back and forth. But it's definitely more of a mental sport than a physical sport." And no country has been more dominant in the pool than the stars and stripes. The U.S. has won 214 gold medals. And it's 489 total medals are still 40 more than the next five countries combined. The Americans will look to continue their reign when they dive into the pool beginning on July 28th. The world's best swimmers hit the water on July 28th. The final events end on August 10th. Along with television coverage, you can catch all the Olympic action on NBC's Olympic website by clicking here.

  • Olympics 101: Diving

    Diving is one of the most thrilling events in the Summer Olympics. It's also the hardest competition to qualify for. Senerey de los Santos along with the Fresno State Diving team give us a better understanding on what we can expect when team USA takes the plunge.

  • Olympics 101: Water Polo

    We are just days away from the start of the Summer Olympics in London. The summer games gives sports like Water polo a chance to be in the national spotlight. As KSEE24 begins to wrap up our Olympics 101 series, Anthony Flores tells us how success abroad for the U.S. might mean a victory at home for one local Water Polo program.

  • Olympics 101: Gymnastics

    You have to flip, swing and tumble with grace and precision, all while maneuvering props. Our Olympics 101 series focuses on one of the most watched Olympic sports -- Gymnastics.

  • Olympics 101: Tennis & Table Tennis

    Since the 1988 Seoul games, two sports have been an on-going part of the summer Olympic competition. Both are a version of the same game, one on a much larger scale than the other. Stefani Booroojian has this Olympic 101 segment on Tennis and Table Tennis.

  • Olympics 101: Cycling

    Cycling has been a part of the Olympic Games since 1896. In this installment of Olympics 101, chief photographer Kevin Mahan gives us the rundown on all the cycling events that competitors will pedal through in London.

  • Olympics 101: Lindsey tries Track and Field

    KSEE 24 News anchor Lindsey Pena was so inspired by the recent Olympic buzz, she decided to try a few of the events out for herself.

  • Olympics 101: Handball

    With the Olympic Games right around the corner. We continue our Olympics 101 series with a look at handball. Pamela Prado has a look.

  • Olympics 101: Decathlon, Heptathlon, Pentathlon & Triathlon

    Many athletes at the Olympic Games are happy just competing in one event, but there are many who are not, and these are the athletes that are considered among the best in the world overall. Of course, we're talking about competitors in the decathlon, heptathlon, pentathlon, and triathlon. Justin Willis has more on these multifaceted events.

  • Olympics 101: Track & Field

    It's definitely the largest, and perhaps the most anticipated sport of the Olympic Games. Track and Field is the subject of this Olympics 101 lesson. Here's Lindsey Pena with what you need to know.

  • Olympics 101: Judo

    KSEE24 continues our Olympics 101 series with Judo, one of two martial arts events in the Summer Games. Joe Ybarra takes us to the dojo.

  • Olympics 101: Boxing

    KSEE24's continue our Olympic 101 series with boxing. As many already know, the valley's Jose Ramirez will be fighting for gold. Joe Ybarra takes us inside the ring.

  • Olympics 101: Wrestling

    KSEE24's Olympic 101 series continues with Wrestling, a sport that is dominated by Russia and other European countries. Joe Ybarra breaks down the rules.

  • Olympics 101: Boating

    KSEE24's Olympics 101 series continues with a look at a bunch of events that all take place in boats. Audrey Asistio has a look at canoeing, kayaking, rowing and sailing.

  • Olympics 101: Archery

    It's time to continue our Olympics 101 series with a look at the sport of Archery. Lindsey Pena breaks down the history, the rules and team USA's best chances for medals.

  • Olympics 101: Fencing

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