Olympics

‘I Choose to Do More.’ Olympian Ashleigh Johnson Embraces Her Role As Water Polo Pioneer

Johnson, who in Rio became the first Black women’s water polo Olympian in U.S. history, is bringing her standout goal-tending…

4 years ago

The U.S. Women’s Silver Medal Was a Triumph

A team competing under shocking circumstances almost won, and the sport may be better off for it.

4 years ago

U.S.-Japan Gold Medal Game Proves Softball Deserves Olympic Sport Status

“Obviously we’ve shown that globally it’s a competitive sport,” Osterman said. “There are other sports that aren’t as competitive.“

4 years ago

Time For The End Of The Teen Gymnast

Girls in gymnastics start very young and specialize very early, but that wasn’t always the case.

4 years ago

Simone Biles Explains Withdrawal: “I Just Don’t Trust Myself As Much As I Used To”

After withdrawing from the women’s team gymnastics final on Tuesday, Simone Biles toldassembled reporters that she had pulled out to “focus…

4 years ago

Girls Drop Out Of Youth Sports At Twice The Rate Of Boys. Serena Williams Wants To Change That

The Olympics aren’t every athlete’s pinnacle, but given their global nature and broad reach, they can give young boys and…

4 years ago

“Protected Again And Again”: How A Fencer Made It To The Tokyo Olympics Despite Sexual Assault Allegations

The US Center for SafeSport was tasked with investigating sexual abuse claims at Olympic programs. But in the first Summer…

4 years ago

Olympics 2021 swimmer Nicole Frank is living out her grandmother’s dream in Tokyo

When Uruguayan swimming star Nicole Frank, 17, found out she had qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, she had only one…

4 years ago

Costa Rican gymnast Luciana Alvarado takes a knee to conclude floor routine during Olympic qualifying in nod to Black Lives Matter movement

Costa Rican gymnast Luciana Alvarado concluded her floor routine during Olympic qualifying on Sunday by incorporating a tribute to the…

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