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The Story Behind Team USA Women’s Gymnasts’ Leotards

By Alice Park/Tokyo

Naomi Osaka Knocked Out of Tokyo Olympics

By Amy Gunia

Alaskan Swimmer Wins Thrilling Gold Medal

By Alice Park

What is the ROC? Why Russia Can't Compete At the Beijing Olympics

By Megan McCluskey
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Bermuda, Philippines Win First-Ever Olympic Gold Medals

Bermuda began participating in the Olympic Games in 1936, while the Philippines first competed nearly 100 years ago in 1924

By Megan McCluskey

These Are All the Gymnastics Moves Named After Simone Biles

When you’re talented enough to master all the skills in the book, you start making your own

By Alice Park/Tokyo

Here's How Many Medals Every Country Won at the Tokyo Summer Olympics

As the Tokyo Summer Olympics drew to a close Sunday, so did the total medal count.Team USA led for the most overall medals, having secured 113 medals. China followed with 88 overall medals. And while...

By Madeleine Carlisle

The U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team Is Still the Favorite in Tokyo. But There’s Little Room for Error

During qualifications, the U.S. women opened the door for other teams to slip in

By Alice Park/Tokyo

British Diver Tom Daley Sends Heartfelt Message to LGBTQ Youth After Winning His First Olympic Gold

"You can achieve anything and there is a whole lot of your chosen family out here, ready to support you"

By Ciara Nugent

Tokyo’s Newest Stars Are 2 13-Year-Old Skaters

And they're already inspiring a new generation of skaters.

By Aria Chen/Tokyo

After Break, Naomi Osaka Just Keeps Winning

The tennis star showed no rust, only the benefits of rest as she defeated her latest opponent at the Olympics

By Sean Gregory/Tokyo

Ledecky Loses First Individual Event in Tokyo

Ariarne Titmus of Australia inched past Ledecky in the last 50m of the 400m freestyle—just as she did the last time the two met.

By Alice Park/Tokyo

How Katie Ledecky Swims So Fast

An Olympic swimmer breaks down the stroke of one of the greatest freestyle swimmers ever

By Alice Park/Tokyo

Team USA Men's Basketball Just Lost Its First Olympic Game Since 2004. American Fans Are Free to Freak Out

Stunning defeats to Nigeria and Australia in exhibition games before the Olympics are one thing. Those losses by Team USA men’s basketball team—featuring superstars like Kevin Durant and Damian Lillard and Jason Tatum—you could somewhat...

By Sean Gregory/Tokyo

Rikako Ikee Makes Tokyo Debut After Leukemia

Japanese swimming prodigy Rikako Ikee's appearance at the Olympics was a symbol of hope for many people in Japan, who have marveled at her recovery.

By Aria Chen/Tokyo

The New King of Skateboarding

American Nyjah Huston, the heavy favorite and great hope to lift U.S. skateboarding to new heights, finished seventh.

By Sean Gregory/Tokyo

How Will Empty Stands Affect Olympic Athletes in Tokyo?

No fans, no family and no noise. For athletes used to competing in front of crowds, how do empty stands affect their psyche?

By Alice Park

Noah Lyles Is Promising Sprinting Gold

He could be Usain Bolt's heir

By Sean Gregory/Tokyo

German Gymnasts Opt for Full-Length Bodysuits During Olympics

The German women’s Olympic gymnastic team’s decision to wear full-length unitards instead of traditional leotards at the Tokyo Olympics—a move team members have said is meant to combat sexualization in the sport—is highlighting the sexism...

By Sanya Mansoor

The Tokyo Olympics' Somber Opening Ceremony Was Saved—Barely—by the Athletes

It’s not hard to imagine Japan one-upping its predecessors with the most elaborate, colorful pop spectacle of all time. Yet Tokyo's Olympics opened on a far more somber, muted note

By Judy Berman
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