Journalists have access to a pool and basketball court but who has the time in between all the work demands, writes the Vancouver host.

How Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield's advice led Andrew Chang to learn Cyrillic ahead of the Sochi Olympics.

CBC's Andrew Chang spoke with Rosie MacLennan's parents about the pressures on the athlete to defend her trampoline title at the Olympics.

Rio organizers face an interesting problem: how do you hold a news conference when all the journalists from around the world speak different languages?

Security is tight at the Rio Olympics, and Andrew Chang tries to navigate the "metal maze."

Andrew Chang's insider look at the gymnastics competition.

While TV viewers may only see the glamorous side of the games, it's a little more cramped on the other side of the camera.

Chang reflects on the excitement and loneliness of reporting at the Olympics.

Andrew Chang describes why interviewing a swimmer right after their event is difficult especially if the swimmer doesn't know if they're advancing.

The CBC Vancouver host explores the popular tradition of pin collecting at the Olympic games.

The CBC Vancouver host visits the Olympic Aquatic Stadium in Rio.

With two days until the Opening Ceremonies, Andrew Chang takes a look at one of the venues he'll be reporting from.

A look at the new mascots of the Rio Olympics.

It was easy to spot crews hard at work, hauling heavy equipment in and out of venues. Pylons, bricks, and gravel were all over remnants of a job started, but not yet done.