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News Articles: Olympics

Silver medalist Ryan Murphy of Team USA (from left), gold medalist Evgeny Rylov of the Russian Olympic Committee and bronze medalist Luke Greenbank of Great Britain during Friday's medal ceremony for the men's 200-meter backstroke final at the Tokyo Games.

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U.S., U.K. Swimmers Bemoan Doping After Russian Takes Gold In Men's Backstroke Event

Neither swimmers Ryan Murphy nor Luke Greenbank directly accused Evgeny Rylov of doping. But both said it was frustrating not to know if any of their competitors had a drug-induced advantage.

July 30, 2021
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  • Joe Hernandez
Swimmer Michael Andrew of Team USA made headlines earlier this month when he confirmed to a reporter that he has not been vaccinated.

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Unvaccinated U.S. Swimmer Goes Maskless During Olympic Interviews. Officials Allow It

American Michael Andrew isn't wearing a mask while speaking to journalists. He says it's hard to breathe after a race. U.S. Olympic officials initially said he broke protocol, but then said it's OK.

July 30, 2021
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By:
  • Xcaret Nuñez
Riner (top) and Japan's Hisayoshi Harasawa compete Friday during the men's over 100-kilogram bronze medal judo match.

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A Judo Legend Just Took Bronze After What Might Be The Biggest Upset In Judo History

French judo athlete Teddy Riner, a 6-foot-8, two-time gold medalist known as "Big Ted," has dominated his sport for a decade. It was a shock when he lost in a quarterfinal fight.

July 30, 2021
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  • Merrit Kennedy
South Africa's Tatjana Schoenmaker, second from right, cheers with teammate Kaylene Corbett, right, and medalists Annie Lazor and Lilly King of Team USA after winning the final of the women's 200m breaststroke swimming event at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Friday.

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See These Swimmers Share A Sweet Hug After South Africa Takes Gold And A World Record

In addition to smashing a longtime world record, Tatjana Schoenmaker took home South Africa's first gold medal of the Tokyo Games.

July 30, 2021
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  • Rachel Treisman
Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts after he was defeated by Germany's Alexander Zverev during a semifinal match of the tennis competition on Friday at the Summer Olympics.

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Novak Djokovic's 'Golden Slam' Dreams Are Crushed With Olympic Semifinal Elimination

The Serbian star was beaten in the men's tennis semifinal by Germany's Alexander Zverev. It means Djokovic can't make history by winning all four major tournaments and Olympic gold in a single year.

July 30, 2021
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By:
  • Tom Goldman and
  • Merrit Kennedy
Zhang Yufei of China swims toward an Olympic record and gold medal in the women's 200-meter butterfly final at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Olympics Spoilers Are Frustrating. Here's How You Can Avoid Them

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of the U.S. East Coast, allowing spoilers to slip through and upsetting those who want to watch the games later in prime time. Here are some ways you can try to block the news.

July 29, 2021
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  • Jonathan Franklin
U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee finishes on the uneven bars during the gymnastics women's all-around final at the Summer Olympics on Thursday.

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Sunisa Lee Claims Olympic Gold And Shows U.S. Gymnastics Has More Than 1 Superstar

This competition was initially defined by who wasn't competing. U.S. star Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of all time and the heavy favorite to win, pulled out to take care of her mental health.

July 29, 2021
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  • Merrit Kennedy and
  • Mandalit del Barco
Sunisa Lee, of the United States, performs on the balance beam during the artistic gymnastics women's final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo.

As Gymnast Sunisa Lee Wins Gold, Her Hometown Hmong Community Has Her Back

Minnesota native Sunisa Lee is the first Hmong American to make a U.S. Olympic team. The gymnast won a gold medal in Tokyo Thursday.

July 29, 2021
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  • Jaclyn Diaz
Luis Grijalva, a student at Northern Arizona University, has qualified to compete at the Tokyo Olympics and represent his home country of Guatemala. But as a DACA recipient he couldn't leave the United States without special permission.

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His DACA Status Almost Dashed His Olympic Hopes. He Just Got The All-Clear

Luis Grijalva qualified to run track for his home country of Guatemala. But, being a DACA recipient, the Arizona college student needed a special permit to leave the United States in order to return.

July 28, 2021
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  • Deepa Shivaram
British Olympic diver Tom Daley won his first gold medal on Monday after competing in three other Olympic games.

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  • Sports

Openly LGBTQ Olympians Would Rank 14th In Medal Wins If They Were A Country

Ten years ago there were only about two dozen openly LGBTQ Olympians competing in the games. Today, there are more than 160.

July 27, 2021
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  • Vanessa Romo
U.S. player Allisha Gray blocks a shot by Yulia Kozik from Russia on Sunday during a women's 3-on-3 basketball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

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  • Sports

The U.S. Will Likely Medal In 3x3 Basketball. What To Know About The New Sport

Traditional basketball's scrappy cousin is making its Olympic debut in Tokyo, introducing the world to the dizzyingly fast, more compact play of the game of driveways and public parks.

July 27, 2021
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  • Merrit Kennedy
U.S. beach volleyball player Jake Gibb, shown here in 2016, is continuing to compete in the Tokyo Olympics after his partner tested positive for the coronavirus.

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  • Sports

After Just 3 Practices, U.S. Beach Volleyballers Notch A Big Win In Tokyo

When a U.S. beach volleyball player tested positive for coronavirus, his teammate needed to find another partner before their first Olympic match. So far, it's working.

July 26, 2021
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  • Merrit Kennedy
Gold medalist Lee Kiefer of the United States shows her medal and victory bouquet during the medal ceremony for the women's individual foil final competition on Sunday at the Summer Olympics.

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  • Asia

The Flowers For Olympic Medalists Carry Deep Meaning In Japan

The elements of the bouquet carry a deeper story, and they are years in the making. They're meant to symbolize the country rising from the devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2011.

July 26, 2021
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By:
  • Merrit Kennedy
Uruguay flag bearers Deborah Rodriguez and Bruno Cetraro Berriolo lead their team out during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium.

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  • Sports

Can't-Miss Moments From The Olympics Opening Ceremony

From pictogram people to a moving rendition of "Imagine," the Tokyo Olympics' opening ceremony balanced fun with the seriousness of the moment.

July 23, 2021
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  • Bill Chappell,
  • Laurel Wamsley,
  • and 3 more
The Olympic Rings are included at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on Friday.

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  • World

Olympic Opening Ceremony Is A Delicate Mix Of Celebration and Solemnity

The fanfare and celebration unfolded in a virtually empty stadium, as Japanese protesters gathered nearby to register their discontent over the world's largest sports event.

July 23, 2021
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  • Merrit Kennedy,
  • Leila Fadel,
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