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Jamaica Gold Medal Athlete Tracks Down Woman Who Saved Him From Missing Olympic Final

An Olympic champion from the country of Jamaica has tracked down the woman who gave him a taxi fare that made his Olympic dream possible.

Olympic Basketball Semis: Team USA Overpowers Australia in 2nd Half to Reach Gold Medal Match

Aug 05, 2021 04:39 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Team USA erased a 15-point first-half deficit on Thursday, securing a commanding semifinal victory and a spot in the gold medal match in Tokyo Olympics.

‘World’s Sexiest Athlete’ Alica Schmidt Olympic Debut in Tokyo Takes a Terrible Turn

Aug 03, 2021 03:49 AM EDT By Jess Smith

The "World's Sexiest Athlete" Alica Schmidt missed her supposed Olympic debut after an unfortunate turn of events in Tokyo.

Simone Biles to Return to Tokyo Olympic Competition for Beam Final

Aug 02, 2021 06:32 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After her recent withdrawal from the Olympic competition, Simone Biles would be competing in the women's beam event final on Tuesday at the Tokyo Olympics.

Olympics: Hurdler Jasmine Camacho-Quinn Wins Puerto Rico’s Second Ever Gold Medal, Beats Keni Harrison

Aug 02, 2021 05:44 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Puerto Rican track and field athlete Jasmine Camacho-Quinn wins gold in the Tokyo Olympics 2020, beating American hurdler Keni Harrison.

Tokyo Olympics: U.S. Teenage Swimmer Lydia Jacoby Bags Gold Medal, Beating Lilly King for 100 Breaststroke

Jul 27, 2021 04:14 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

U.S. teenage swimmer Lydia Jacoby won the gold medal in Tokyo Olympics 2020, for the 100 breaststroke, beating Rio Olympics Champion Lilly King.

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Team USA Climbs Back to Leaderboards on Day 2 of Tokyo Olympics After Medal-Less Opening Day

Jul 26, 2021 03:54 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After a disappointing opening day, Team USA climbed back to the leaderboards as they finished Day 2 of the Tokyo Olympics with dominating performances.

Mexican Golfer Gaby Lopez Carries Mexico’s Flag in Tokyo Olympics’ Opening Ceremony; Fabrizio Zanotti Raises Paraguay’s Flag

Mexico’s Golfer Gaby Lopez, Paraguay’s Fabrizio Zanotti Carry Country’s Flags in Olympics’ Opening Ceremony

Jul 24, 2021 02:19 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Mexican golfer Gaby Lopez fulfilled one of her dreams, and that's to represent her country in the Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Update: Pita, The Tongan Shirtless Flag Bearer, Returns To Make His Third Appearance in the Event

Pita, the Tongan Shirtless Flag Bearer, Returns To Olympics 2020!

Jul 23, 2021 01:06 PM EDT By Giul Martin

This is now his third appearance in the popular sports event.

Olympic Athletes to Sleep On 'Anti-Sex' Cardboard Beds Amid COVID Pandemic

Jul 19, 2021 01:44 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Olympic athletes in Tokyo are set to sleep on cardboard beds designed to collapse under the weight of two people to discourage sex amid the COVID pandemic.

Tennis Star Coco Gauff Leaves Tokyo Olympics After Testing Positive for COVID-19

Jul 18, 2021 10:02 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Tennis player Coco Gauff will not participate in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 after testing positive for COVID-19.

'Rules are Rules': Says Presdient Joe Biden on Sha'Carri Richardson's Tokyo Olympics Suspension

'Rules are Rules': Says President Joe Biden on Sha'Carri Richardson's Tokyo Olympics Suspension

Jul 03, 2021 08:51 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

President Joe Biden commented on Sha'Carra Richardson's Tokyo Olympic suspension after testing positive for marijuana.

California Veterinarian Goes to Prison After Tokyo Olympics

California: Veterinarian Sentenced to Prison Over Tax Evasion; Won't Be Jailed Until After Tokyo Olympics

May 25, 2021 03:41 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A California veterinarian with tax evasion case was sentenced to federal prison over a tex evasion case... but he will not be jailed until after the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.