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Simone Biles Returns to the Tokyo OlympicsâWith a Big Statement
In her first event at the Tokyo Games after withdrawing from five of them, Biles was back on balance beam
Simone Biles Just Competed for the First Time at the Tokyo Olympics. Hereâs How She Did
Bilesâ much-anticipated return to the Ariake Gymnastics Center proved worth the wait. Following a solid, though scaled-down version of her balance beam routine, she earned bronze
Other NBA Superstars Ditched the Olympics. Kevin Durant Showed Up, and Heâs Keeping Team USA on Track for the Gold
Team USA beat Spain, 95-81, on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the Olympic menâs basketball tournament
Despite IOC Restrictions, Team USA Athletes Are Protesting at the Tokyo Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is investigating an act of protest undertaken by a Team USA athlete during a medal ceremony at the Tokyo Games on Saturdayâand more demonstrations possible in the coming days. Raven Saunders, 25, a U.S. shot-putter who won silver in Tokyo, raised her hands and crossed them in an X whileâŚ
Gabby Thomas Is the Harvard Grad and Epidemiologist Who Could Win Olympic Gold
Gabby Thomas is a strong medal contender in the women's 200-m sprint. She is also is studying for a master's in epidemiology
Norwayâs Warholm Smashes His Own World Record to Win 400-m Hurdles Gold Medal
Karsten Warholm of Norway obliterated his own world record in the Olympic 400-meter hurdles Tuesday, finishing in 45.94 to break the old mark by .76.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee on Simone Bilesâ Olympic Withdrawal: âShe Was Braveâ
The six-time track-and-field medalist hopes the conversation surrounding Biles' decision to not participate in some events will change how we treat athletes' mental health
Belarus Olympian Plans to Seek Asylum in Poland, Activists Say
The athlete alleged that her teamâs officials tried to force her to fly home, where she feared she wouldnât be safe from an autocratic government
Simone Biles to Return to Olympics for Balance Beam Final
USA Gymnastics champion previously withdrew from last week's team final, citing the need to prioritize her mental health
U.S. Gymnast Jade Carey Wins Gold in Gymnastics Floor Event Final at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Bilesâ exit opened up opportunities for her teammates, who have been competing for second and third places for years
Canada Ends U.S. Womenâs Soccer Teamâs Quest for Olympic Gold to Cap World Cup Glory
The dream of the double is over. Canada defeated the U.S. Womenâs National Team (USWNT), 1-0, in an Olympic semifinal on Monday in Kashima, Japan, ending the squadâs quest to become the first womenâs soccer team to win a World Cup and an Olympic gold medal back-to-back. The defeat also marked what could be aâŚ
Simone Biles Will Return to Tokyo Olympics Competition for Balance Beam Finals
Biles qualified for all five individual event finals but took herself out of four of them: the all-around, vault, floor exercise and uneven bars.