Olympics

For Gymnasts at the Olympics, There’s a List of Beauty Rules and Regulations They Must Follow

In gymnastics, the National Women's Program Committee has specific regulations on hair and jewelry.

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The troubling paradox facing women Olympians: Sex sells, but with serious costs

Their sexuality can help bring fame, endorsements and media coverage — but it reduces the focus on their skills and…

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Athing Mu — precocious, bubbly, dominant — delivers Olympic gold for the U.S. in the 800 meters

The finish line of the 800 meters is not a place where runners make decisions.

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Gabby Thomas is a Harvard-educated epidemiologist. Now she’s a bronze medalist too.

Graduates of Harvard University have gone on to become presidents, governors, senators, and movie stars. In Tokyo on Tuesday, American…

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Mensah-Stock becomes 1st first Black U.S. women’s wrestler to win Olympic gold

Mensah-Stock was proud of the fact that she wrestled a Black African woman for the gold medal. Mensah-Stock's father is…

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U.S. Long Jumper And Medalist Brittney Reese Says It’s Time She Gets Some Recognition

U.S. long jumper Brittney Reese has been racking up individual championship titles for more than a decade.

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We’re not just entertainment

We're not just entertainment, we're human beings," Simone Biles says, after winning bronze on balance beam.

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USWNT’s Alex Morgan ‘devastated’ by Canada loss, Megan Rapinoe ‘gutted’

Alex Morgan has said she is "devastated" that they will not compete for the Olympic gold medal, while Megan Rapinoe said sh

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Born to jump: The story of Don Juan van de Donkhoeve, Jessica Springsteen’s equestrian horse

“Now we know a little bit about Bruce Springsteen,” said Katrien Quintelier, the daughter of equestrian breeder Gustaaf Quintelier.

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