Tag: Olympics
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Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Ledecky Debunks Age-Old Swimming Myth
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Now that the Team USA athletes from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are back at home, it seems like no better time than to tap into a “MythBusters” state of mind. Katie Ledecky had a pretty busy and eventful time representing Team USA Swimming in Tokyo. The 24-year-old left the Olympics…
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McKayla Maroney Hails Simone Biles as the G.O.A.T., Says 2020 Tokyo Olympics Didn’t Damage Legacy
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Olympics gold medalist McKayla Maroney said Simone Biles is still the G.O.A.T. Her withdrawal from several events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics doesn’t change that. And Maroney should know as a former teammate and competitor of Simone Biles. “Honestly, I do [consider Simone the greatest ever],” the 2012 gold medalist…
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2020 Tokyo Olympics Gold Medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock Speaks Out About Why She ‘Wouldn’t Want to Live Anywhere’ Other Than U.S.
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American wrestler Tamyra Mensah-Stock said she wanted to spread some positivity during her gold medal-winning speech where she said proclaimed her love for the United States. Mensah-Stock laughed and fought back tears as the gravity of winning a gold medal at the Olympics sank in just after she beat Nigeria’s…
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Bruce Springsteen’s Daughter Jessica Thanks Those Who Helped Make Her ‘Dream Come True’ at Olympics
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Jessica Springsteen, the daughter of longtime musician Bruce Springsteen, made it a point to thank those who helped her Olympic dream “come true.” In her first Olympic showing, Jessica Springsteen earned the silver medal in equestrian team jumping. PopCulture.com reported on her words of thanks. The 29-year-old did not single out her…
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McKayla Maroney Wears a Hot Pink Two-Piece as She Updates Fans on New Endeavor
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Former Olympian McKayla Maroney is showing the world that her time on mats was just one successful chapter of her versatile life. Since retiring from gymnastics, Maroney has dipped her pointed toes in many other hobbies and talents. Besides filling Instagram with stunning selfies, the former gymnast also created a…
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Olympics: Teammate Emotionally Tributes Olympian Olivia Podmore After Her Tragic Death: ‘We’ve Lost a Sister’
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Although Olivia Podmore didn’t compete in the Tokyo Olympics, her death a day after the Games came to a close is reverberating throughout the tight-knit, international athletic community. After all, the Olympics pushed the topic of mental health to the forefront of any conversation. On Tuesday, Eric Murray spoke on…
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Team USA Gold Medalist Uses Winnings to Purchase Mom a Food Truck
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Tamyra Mensah-Stock starred for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics. Now, the champion wrestler is helping to make her mother’s dreams come true. So call it a golden medal move for both mother and daughter. Mensah-Stock plans to buy her mother a food truck. If you’re in Houston and see…
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Olympic Medalist Olivia Podmore’s Death Spurs Cycling Federation to Review Mental Health Guidelines
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The world continues to mourn for the sudden death of Olympic medalist Olivia Podmore. But the tragic event also raised questions about mental health support for professional athletes. The New Zealand Olympic Committee confirmed the cyclists’ death on Monday in a heartbreaking message. Though her cause of death is unknown…
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Olympic Silver Medalist Olivia Podmore’s Death Prompts Heartbroken Tributes From Fans
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Olivia Podmore was an adored Olympic athlete for New Zealand. She was at Rio 2016 as well as the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Podmore represented her country in the cycling category and was quite successful during her time. Sadly, the New Zealand Olympic Committee recently confirmed the death of…
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2020 Tokyo Olympics: Ratings Fall to Summer Low, Closing Ceremony Flops
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Television ratings for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics ended up being really down, with even the Closing Ceremony simply flopping. The closing ceremony grabbed 8.8 million viewers on Sunday night, according to an article in Deadline. But that’s not much to cheer about because it was a 40 percent decline from…
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2020 Tokyo Olympics: New Zealand Olympian Passes Away Soon After Concerning Instagram Post
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The 2020 Tokyo Olympics is officially closed, but the Olympics, in general, remains in the news. The country of New Zealand and the entire Olympic community is currently in shock after the sudden death of cyclist Olivia Podmore. She was only 24 years old. Podmore was from Canterbury, New Zealand.…
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2020 Tokyo Olympics: Closing Ceremony Light Show Wasn’t Nearly as Impressive in Person, Video Shows
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The 2020 Tokyo Olympics has drawn to a close, but the closing ceremony looked a bit different in person. The Olympics, which had to occur a year later due to COVID-19, didn’t have spectators this year. Perhaps that’s why the organizers of the closing ceremony felt comfortable making the light…
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‘The Voice’ Coach Nick Jonas Speaks Out About ‘Honor’ of Performing at 2020 Tokyo Olympic Closing Ceremony
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The Voice coach Nick Jonas spoke about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Jonas Brothers performed their single “Remember This” during the closing ceremony. The track became an official song for NBC’s coverage of the games. This is also the title for their upcoming United States tour. “What an honor…” Nick…
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2020 Tokyo Olympics: Figure Skater Johnny Weir Called Out Over the ‘Masculinity’ of His Closing Ceremony Outfit
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Following his correspondent reporting at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics’ Closing Ceremony, former Team USA figure skater Johnny Weir spoke out about the criticism he received over the “masculinity” of his outfit during the event. Former legal advisor to President Trump Jenna Ellis took to her Twitter account to take aim…
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2020 Tokyo Olympics: Team USA Beats Out China in Overall Medal Count as Games Come to End
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Team USA took home so many medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The games have come to a close after 339 events with 206 countries competing. The United States took the top spot with the most gold medals of any country at 39. The United States also earned 41 silver…
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Simone Biles is ‘Sweet Like Candy’ in New Bikini Pic After Return from 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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Team USA gymnast Simone Biles took to her Instagram on Sunday (August 8th) to share with her followers what she has been up to since returning from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. “🍬 sweet like candy🍬” Simone Biles captions to the post, which features snapshots of her rocking a gorgeous colorful…
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2020 Tokyo Olympics: Watch Runner Purposefully Knock Over Water Bottles for Competitors
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A move made by Olympic runner Morhad Amdouni is causing quite the controversy this weekend. In a video of his Sunday Olympics race, the french runner is seen knocking down a row of water bottles at one of the hydration stations located on the track. The video, which is circling…
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2020 Tokyo Olympics: Fans Weigh In on ‘Redeeming’ Team USA’s Closing Ceremony Outfits
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It’s the final day of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and some viewers are weighing in on whether or not the closing ceremony outfits redeem the opening ceremony outfits, which Twitter roasted. This year, the outfits were designed with sustainability as a top priority. But when it came to the actual…
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BMX Star Connor Fields Tells Fans He May Not Compete in 2024 Olympics After Suffering Traumatic Brain Injury
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American BMX rider Connor Fields announced that it’s unlikely he will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics after suffering a traumatic brain injury in Tokyo. On July 30, Fields crashed during the men’s individual BMX racing qualifying round at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He was immediately attended to as he…
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Canada’s 2020 Tokyo Olympics Jean Jackets are Going Viral: Here’s What the Athletes Think
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Oh, Canada. What are we supposed to think about the graffiti-covered jean jackets that they wore to the Tokyo Olympics Closing Ceremony? If you haven’t seen them yet, take a look at the jackets below. The team’s official outfitter Hudson’s Bay released the design for the jackets back in August…
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2020 Tokyo Olympics: Here’s What to Know About the Closing Ceremony
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The 2020 Tokyo Olympics have come to an end. The closing ceremony took place on Sunday, August 8. After two weeks of 206 countries competing in 339 games, it all concludes with an event in the stadium. The final competitions were volleyball, water polo, track & field, boxing, handball, and…
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2020 Tokyo Olympics: Team USA Sprinter Fred Kerly Calls Out ‘Couch Sitters’ After Relay Flop
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Team USA’s men’s track team had a devastating relay flop at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but sprinter Fred Kerley has an important message four “couch sitters.” In the relay, multiple factors went wrong that caused the US Men’s team to place in 6th place causing them to miss the final.…
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2020 Tokyo Olympics: Ratings Are ‘Underwhelming’ as Games Come to a Close
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As the 2020 Tokyo Olympics draw to a close today, the final ratings are in. And it’s not looking too hot for NBC, which has broadcast the Games since 1988. According to Daily Mail, NBC admitted that they’ve experienced “underwhelming ratings” during these Games. Viewership also dropped 49% compared to…
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Piers Morgan Slams US Swimmer Simone Manuel After Backing Naomi Osaka: ‘Ridiculous Whiners’
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Following the news that Team USA swimmer Simone Manuel backed Team Japan’s Naomi Osaka by ending athlete interviews after bad performances, British television personality Piers Morgan decided to share his opinion about the situation. “The media should stop writing about any of these ridiculous whiners,” Piers Morgan states in a…
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2020 Tokyo Olympics: Watch as Olympian Loses Gold Medal in Karate After Knockout Kick Deemed ‘Too Forceful’
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2020 Tokyo Olympics competitor Tareg Hamedi lost his Olympics gold medal after officials determined that his knockout kick of Sajad Ganjzadeh was “too forceful.” Established competitor Ganjzadeh of Iran faced rising Saudi star Hamedi in the final bout of karate’s Olympic debut. The Associated Press said the two competed in the men’s…