Women’s 400m hurdles: US wins Olympic gold and silver in fastest race ever recorded
Sydney McLaughlin broke her own world record in 400m hurdles, claiming Olympic gold at 51.46 seconds. Dalilah Muhammad clocked in at 51.58.
Sydney McLaughlin broke her own world record in 400m hurdles, claiming Olympic gold at 51.46 seconds. Dalilah Muhammad clocked in at 51.58.
Tamyra Mensah-Stock, of Katy, 1st Black U.S. woman wrestler to win gold
As Tamyra Mensah-Stock celebrated winning her Olympic gold medal, she hoped her victory would encourage Black girls in the United States to consider wrestling.
As Tamyra Mensah-Stock celebrated winning her Olympic gold medal, she hoped her victory would encourage Black girls in the United States to consider wrestling.
Belarus sprinter granted Polish visa says ‘punishment’ awaited her at home
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya who had a public feud with her team officials said authorities “made it clear” she would face punishment if she returned home.
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya who had a public feud with her team officials said authorities “made it clear” she would face punishment if she returned home.
Simone Biles returns to Olympic competition, wins bronze on beam
Simone Biles won bronze during the balance beam final on Tuesday, a week after she took herself out of several competitions to focus on her mental health.
Simone Biles won bronze during the balance beam final on Tuesday, a week after she took herself out of several competitions to focus on her mental health.
Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard makes history at Olympics
Although Laurel Hubbard wasn't able to complete a lift for a chance to go for gold, she's been an Olympic pioneer for transgender athletes.
Although Laurel Hubbard wasn't able to complete a lift for a chance to go for gold, she's been an Olympic pioneer for transgender athletes.
Belarus Olympic sprinter to seek asylum after Instagram post, airport standoff
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya's tension with Belarus started with an Instagram post that set off massive backlash in state-run media back home, where authorities relentlessly crack down on government critics.
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya's tension with Belarus started with an Instagram post that set off massive backlash in state-run media back home, where authorities relentlessly crack down on government critics.
US women’s soccer loses to Canada in Olympic semifinal, ending bid for gold
Canada knocked the U.S. out of the Tokyo Olympic women's soccer competition with a 1-0 semifinal victory. The gold medal match is set for Friday.
Canada knocked the U.S. out of the Tokyo Olympic women's soccer competition with a 1-0 semifinal victory. The gold medal match is set for Friday.
USA Gymnastics' Simone Biles to return for balance beam finals
Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health.
Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health.
High jumpers Tamberi, Barshim agree to share gold medal in touching moment
Mutaz Barshim asked the official, "Can we have two golds?", who said it was possible - and the two athletes nodded at each other, forgoing a jump-off, and leaped into a warm embrace.
Mutaz Barshim asked the official, "Can we have two golds?", who said it was possible - and the two athletes nodded at each other, forgoing a jump-off, and leaped into a warm embrace.
Tokyo Olympics: Americans wrap up swimming events with medals, milestones
The United States took home more gold as the swimming competition wrapped up Sunday.
The United States took home more gold as the swimming competition wrapped up Sunday.
Amid chaotic waters in Tokyo, at this time in 2012 Phelps broke Olympic world record
On July 31, 2012, Michael Phelps won his 19th medal in London, moving one ahead of Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina. And he wasn’t done yet — and he’s still a big part of this year’s games, too.
On July 31, 2012, Michael Phelps won his 19th medal in London, moving one ahead of Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina. And he wasn’t done yet — and he’s still a big part of this year’s games, too.
US BMX rider Connor Fields sustained brain hemorrhage in Olympics crash
BMX rider Connor Fields, who previously won a gold medal in Rio, also sustained a collapsed lung and broken ribs in the crash.
BMX rider Connor Fields, who previously won a gold medal in Rio, also sustained a collapsed lung and broken ribs in the crash.
Unvaccinated US swimmer Michael Andrew goes maskless with reporters
Swimmer Michael Andrew, who is already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes Friday after swimming his final.
Swimmer Michael Andrew, who is already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes Friday after swimming his final.
US men's basketball advances to knockout round with win over Czech Republic
The U.S. men's Olympic basketball team is off to the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Games.
The U.S. men's Olympic basketball team is off to the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Games.
Tokyo Olympics: Simone Biles drops out of vault, uneven bars events
Simone Biles has withdrawn from the Olympic event finals on Sunday in the vault and uneven bars.
Simone Biles has withdrawn from the Olympic event finals on Sunday in the vault and uneven bars.
Michael Andrew, the unvaccinated US swimmer, goes maskless at Tokyo Olympics
Michael Andrew, the American swimmer already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes at the Tokyo Olympics.
Michael Andrew, the American swimmer already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes at the Tokyo Olympics.
Tokyo Olympics: US women's soccer team defeats the Netherlands on penalty kicks
Megan Rapinoe converted the deciding penalty in a shootout and the United States advanced to the semifinals of the women’s Olympic soccer tournament 4-2 following a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.
Megan Rapinoe converted the deciding penalty in a shootout and the United States advanced to the semifinals of the women’s Olympic soccer tournament 4-2 following a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.
Japan expands virus state of emergency amid record cases, Tokyo Olympics
Japan expanded a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo following record COVID-19 spikes as the capital hosts the Olympics.
Japan expanded a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo following record COVID-19 spikes as the capital hosts the Olympics.
Future Olympians: Toddlers compete in adorable ‘diaper dandies’ race
Toddlers in Georgia competed in their first track-and-field race after being inspired by the 2020 Olympics.
Toddlers in Georgia competed in their first track-and-field race after being inspired by the 2020 Olympics.
Tokyo Olympics: US gymnast Sunisa Lee wins gold in women's all-around
Sunisa Lee became the fifth straight American woman to claim the Olympic title in the women’s all-around.
Sunisa Lee became the fifth straight American woman to claim the Olympic title in the women’s all-around.