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Transgender Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard Makes Olympic History, Despite Loss

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard made history in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as the first transgender athlete to ever compete…

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U.S. Pole Vaulter Sam Kendricks Tests Positive For COVID-19

Sam Kendricks, a superstar on the pole vault and current Olympian, has tested positive for COVID-19. He will be unable…

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Simone Biles Reveals ‘Twisties’ That Led To Her Withdrawal

Simone Biles opened up about the "twisties" condition that she said led her to withdrawal from the gymnastics events during…

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Connor Fields Awake Following Crash

American BMX racer Connor Fields is awake, stable and awaiting further medical evaluation at the hospital, the U.S. Olympic and…

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Suni Lee Wins Gold For USA

Suni Lee is officially the best female gymnast in the world after her victory in the individual competition at the Tokyo…

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Michael Phelps Supports & Understands Simone Biles’ Decision To Withdraw

Simone Biles' sudden decision to withdraw from the gymnastic team finals and the individual all-around due to mental health shocked…

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Ariarne Titmus Wins Gold, Sets Record In 200-Meter Freestyle

Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus won gold in the women's 200-meter freestyle, and she set a new Olympic record with a 1:53.50 time.…

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U.S. Women Win Gold In 3-On-3 Basketball

The U.S. women’s 3-on-3 basketball team has made history in the debut of the event at the Tokyo Olympics. Allisha…

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Moroccan Boxer Youness Baalla Attempts To Bite Opponent’s Ear In Olympic Fight

Moroccan boxer Youness Baalla attempted to bite his opponent, New Zealand's David Nyika, in their heavyweight bout at the Tokyo…

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13-Year-Old Momiji Nishiya Wins Gold At Inaugural Women’s Street Skateboarding

13-year-old Momiji Nishiya of Japan won the gold medal in the women's street skateboarding competition at the Tokyo Olympics, becoming…

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Tunisian Swimmer Ahmed Hafnaoui Shocks World, Wins Gold

Ahmed Hafnaoui was an unknown swimmer from Tunisia – at least he was until he made international headlines by snagging gold…

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Simone Biles Withdraws From Individual All-Around Gymnastics, Cites Mental Health As Reason

Defending Olympic champion Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday's individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Games to focus on her…

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Sue Bird & Eddy Alvarez Named U.S. Flag Bearers

USA women’s basketball star Sue Bird and baseball infielder Eddy Alvarez will serve as flag bearers at the opening ceremony…

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COVID-19 Positive Cases Among Olympic Athletes Stirs Controversy

Three South African soccer players became the first athletes inside the Olympic Village to test positive for COVID-19, and other…

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Andy Murray Contemplates Future After Disappointing Wimbledon Exit

Andy Murray was left questioning his tennis future after a disappointing third-round Wimbledon exit. For the first time since his…

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Sha’Carri Richardson Apologizes After Testing Positive For Marijuana

Sha'Carri Richardson is out of the Tokyo Olympics after she confirmed a positive test for marijuana. Richardson is a star runner…

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Anxiety In Japan Rises As Olympic Games Near

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics are right around the corner, and anxiety is in the air in Japan. Naruhito, the Emperor…

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Laurel Hubbard Makes History As First Transgender Olympic Athlete

The Tokyo Olympics will feature lifter Laurel Hubbard after she hefted 628 pounds (185 kilograms) in two separate lifts on…

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Draymond Green, Damian Lillard Poised To Lead Team USA

The summer Olympics are right around the corner, and the United States is seemingly poised to accomplish great things, particularly…

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VIDEO: Simone Biles Discusses Her Relationship With Her Sponsors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVZuULg2nNQ   Olympic gymnast Simone Biles said that her partners and sponsors became family during the COVID-19 lockdown. "My partners…

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