The best handball goals from Tokyo 2020 competition
Whether it happened by a wild dive, over the head toss, or between the legs throw, these talented players added points on the scoreboard for their…
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The physical and mental tolls of being the best
Simone Biles shined the spotlight on mental health at the Olympic Games. But she’s not the only Team USA athlete speaking out about the pressure to…
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Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard becomes first ​out transgender woman to compete at the Olympics, fails to register a lift
By Aleks Klosok and George Ramsay, CNN New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard became the first ​out transgender woman to compete in the 125-year…
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Ginting dominates in men’s badminton singles to win bronze
Indonesia’s Anthony Sinisuka Ginting dominated over Guatemala’s Kevin Cordon to win the men’s singles bronze medal in two straight…
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Argentina into field hockey semis for first time since 2012
Argentina will compete in the women’s field hockey semifinals after defeating Germany, marking Argentina’s first time in the semifinals since…
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South Korea heads to table tennis quarterfinals over Poland
South Korea’s Choi Hyojoo and Shin Yubin defeated Poland’s Natalia Partyka and Natalia Bajor in the women’s team table tennis Round of…
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Krajewski becomes 1st woman to win individual eventing gold
Julia Krajewski of Germany flew past overnight leader Andrew Townend during the show jumping portion of the individual eventing competition to became…
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Adeline Gray talks about winning silver in women’s freestyle
After winning the silver medal in the women’s freestyle wrestling 75kg, USA’s Adeline Gray discusses how it feels to be on the…
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Aussie eventer Hoy wins team silver, individual bronze at 62
Australia’s 62-year-old equestrian Andrew Hoy won team silver and individual bronze in eventing, becoming the oldest rider to win an Olympic…
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Great Britain captures first team eventing gold since 1972
After a slew of silver-medal finishes in the team eventing competition, Great Britain sealed Olympic gold in the event for the first time since…
Continue Reading Here’s who won gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Twenty gold medals were won. Here’s a breakdown of who’s taking home the gold. Artistic Gymnastics Men’s…
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Gus Kenworthy attends thrilling U.S. women’s soccer game
In this episode of ‘Freestyle with Gus Kenworthy,’ freestyle skier Kenworthy visits the Olympic stadium to watch the U.S. women’s soccer team defeat…
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Bend’s Paul Hait reflects on challenges before winning 1960 Olympic gold
Making the Olympics is hard enough and winning a gold medal is even…
Continue Reading Jade Carey: Gold medal winner says Simone Biles told her to go and ‘kill floor’
By Wayne Sterling and John Sinnott, CNN With the words of USA teammate Simone Biles resounding in her ears — “Go out and kill…
Continue Reading Olympic diving champion Tom Daley says he was knitting a dog sweater during women’s final
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN If competitive diving doesn’t work out, Tom Daley can always pursue a career as a knitwear designer. The Olympic gold…
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Podcast: Rugby stars Maher and Gustaitis having fun on Tik Tok
In today’s In The Village podcast U.S. Rugby Sevens stars Ilona Maher and Abby Gustaitis talk about the now-famous Tik Tok cardboard bed…
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Breakthrough Moments: Hassan rallies from fall to victory
Sifan Hassan was knocked down when another athlete tripped in the women’s 1500m, but she got back up and managed to win the heat! For more moments…
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Medals awarded in men’s badminton singles
Anthony Ginting of Indonesia accepted the bronze medal, Chen Long of China accepted the silver medal, and Viktor Axelson of Denmark accepted the gold…
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Katie Nageotte cheers as she qualifies for pole vault finals
USA’s Kate Nageotte put on a seamless performance as she earned her spot in the women’s pole vault final…
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Sweden’s Bengtsson easily qualifies for pole vault finals
Sweden’s Angelica Bengtsson makes it look easy as she qualifies for the women’s pole vault final…
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