Part of the Olympic experience for athletes these days are post-event interviews. Swimmer Simone Manuel has done these interviews. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s braids to Neeraj Chopra’s floppy mop: The standout hairstyles spotted at Tokyo Olympics 2021
The ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2021 is not only a showcase of great athletic prowess (like Naomi Osaka) but is also serving unforgettable style moments (also like Naomi Osaka). The Olympians are bringing ... ( read original story ...)
Luis Grijalva, a DACA recipient, needed a special permit to compete for Guatemala in Tokyo Olympics
Luis Grijalva, a Guatemalan long-distance runner, had to get a special permit from the U.S. Federal Government in order to compete in the Games. ( read original story ...)
Photos: Athletes get their footing as sport climbing takes hold at the Tokyo Olympics
Photos: Sport climbing makes its debut at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Nastia Liukin says what Simone Biles did in Tokyo is more impressive than any of her past Olympic wins
"Regardless of what she decides to do, if she decides to go on to try and make the Paris Olympics ... she really is setting that bar and really just being the best role model out there," Nastia Liukin ... ( read original story ...)
At least 10 passengers injured in stabbings on Tokyo train
A man with a knife stabbed at least 10 passengers on a commuter train in Tokyo on Friday and was arrested by police after fleeing, fire department officials and news reports said. NHK public ... ( read original story ...)
Allyson Felix captures historic 10th medal in Tokyo
Felix finished third in the 400-meter final, breaking the tie with Jamaica’s Merlene Ottey for the most medals by any female track athlete in Olympic history. ( read original story ...)
Kindness and control freakery: life inside the Tokyo Olympic experience
The extreme surveillance at this unique Games has at times felt like a cautionary tale but the patience and generosity of the people of Tokyo has been a reminder of the best of us ... ( read original story ...)
Allyson Felix claims bronze in women’s 400-meter final in Tokyo, matching Carl Lewis for most ever medals in U.S. track and field
She is tied with running legend Carl Lewis as the most decorated Olympic track and field athlete in U.S. history. ( read original story ...)
People in Japan, Hawaii and Norway are among the healthiest in the world—here are their secrets to a long and happy life
In places like Japan, Norway and Hawaii, the secrets to health, happiness and longevity has nothing to do with green juice or immune-boosting supplements. It's more about nourishing your soul with the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Disgraced Olympic boss ‘didn’t want’ star to light flame at Games
Sources have claimed that tennis star Naomi Osaka was not the first choice to light the Olympic flame at Tokyo 2020 this year. According to the Express, former Olympic Committee chair, Yoshiro Mori ... ( read original story ...)
US wrestling heavyweight Gable Steveson takes gold at Tokyo Olympics in stunning last-second victory
Gable Steveson, named after US wrestling legend Dan Gable, upsets Georgia’s Geno Petriashvili to win his first Olympic gold medal. ( read original story ...)
Japan women rout France 87-71 to reach 1st gold medal game
Himawari Akaho scored 17 points, and Japan beat France 87-71 Friday night to advance to the women's basketball gold medal game of the Olympics for the first time in the country's history. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s COVID-19 Strategy Relied on Trust. Holding the Olympics Shattered It at the Worst Possible Time
On Tuesday evening about a dozen people huddled together around a big screen TV at a sports bar in a residential neighborhood in western Tokyo to watch Japan face off against Spain in the men’s soccer ... ( read original story ...)
Cordova leads Mexico to soccer bronze in 3-1 win over Japan
Sebastian Córdova opened the scoring and added two assists to lead Mexico to a 3-1 victory over host Japan in the bronze medal match in Olympic men’s soccer on Friday. It is only the second time ... ( read original story ...)
‘Same frying pan’: Marathoners brace for heat in Sapporo
Eliud Kipchoge looks at the early-morning heat and the heavy humidity forecast for the marathon with a cool demeanor. “All of us," the defending Olympic champion from Kenya recently said, “will be in ... ( read original story ...)