PyeongChang Olympics 2018: Thrillist's Guide to the 2018 Winter Games

PyeongChang 2018

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Jul 27, 2021

What Do the Olympic Rings Actually Mean?

The rings aren't just for show. They're the logo for a reason.

Mar 7, 2018

Teen Gold Medalist Red Gerard: I Might Not Have Said F*ck on TV After All

Red Gerard, the 17-year-old snowboarder who unexpectedly strode to the top of the podium in Men's Slopestyle at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, has become an overnight celebrity.

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Mar 2, 2018

The Olympic Skier Who Didn't Do Any Tricks Just Got Offered a Beer Sponsorship

There are a lot of reasons for being in the Olympics.

Feb 27, 2018

The Shirtless Tongan Guy Is Pursuing a Shirtless Modeling Career

The "shirtless Tongan guy," an Olympic fixture forever burned into our brains, cannot make a living by simply carrying his country's flag at every future Olympics.

Feb 26, 2018

Here’s How Much Tax Olympians Actually Pay on Their Medals

For how vaunted Olympic athletes are during the Games, the concept of a “victory tax” on on medals and cash winnings seems in poor taste.

Feb 25, 2018

The Gold-Winning U.S. Curling Team Asked Delta for an Upgraded Flight Home. Delta Said No.

After a wild 2018 Olympics filled with confusing, hilarious, and amazing moments, maybe most surprising of all was the US's first gold medal in curling.

Feb 25, 2018

The Best Moments of the 2018 Winter Olympics

The 2018 Winter Olympics are wrapping up in PyeongChang, South Korea.

Feb 24, 2018

Dunkin' Donuts Is Now Selling Glorious Team USA Donuts

For every occasion there is a donut.

Feb 24, 2018

Watch This Daring Squirrel Flirt With Death During Slalom Snowboarding

It might be the Winter Olympics for every human in PyeongChang, but it remains to be seen whether squirrels have gotten the message.

Feb 24, 2018

The USA Is Finally an Olympic Champion in Curling

The United States has never been a curling powerhouse.

Feb 24, 2018

American Women Are Winning More Medals Than Men For Team USA

In women's hockey, Team USA mounted an upset victory over Canada in a penalty shootout, clinching the first American gold in the competition since the 1988 Nagano Olympics.

Feb 24, 2018

What You Need to Know About Mass Start, the Winter Olympics’ Most Exciting New Event

The final speed skating event of the 2018 Winter Olympics will take place in PyeongChang on Saturday afternoon (United States-time), and in many ways it seems the organizers have saved the best for last.