Tokyo

Olympic Bronze, Rediscovered Joy and a Look Ahead for the USWNT

What comes next after a disappointing—by U.S. women's national team standards—bronze medal? Some personnel changes should be expected, just not…

4 years ago

Nevin Harrison makes history with women’s canoe 200 triumph at Summer Olympics

The American teenager made women's Olympic history on Thursday when she surged over the back half of the first canoe…

4 years ago

Sky Brown: How 13-year-old British skateboarder was urged on to bronze by gold medal winner Sakura Yosozumi

With three gold medals from three events, Tokyo's Ariake Urban Sports Park has been a home from home for Japanese…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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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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…

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

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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