Mutaz Essa Barshim And Gianmarco Tamberi Share The Gold Medal In Olympic High Jump
After two star athletes could not outdo one another, an official said they could move to a "jump-off." They had another idea: why not share?
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These Olympics May Feel Like Less Of A Blockbuster Than Past Games. Here's Why
A look at the viewing experience of this year's Olympic games, including its production and ratings as it streamed on both live TV and NBC's Peacock service.
Women Are Gathering To Jump Rope And Make Connections In The 40+ Double Dutch Club
The Chicago-based 40+ Double Dutch Club has more than a hundred chapters across the country and two internationally. Founder Pamela Robinson says it's about more than just jumping rope.
Trans Athlete Laurel Hubbard Has Made Olympic History Competing In Individual Event
"Thank you to the IOC for living up to the Olympic values and showing that sport is for all and that weightlifting can be done by all types of people," Hubbard said after her competition.
Tom Daley Is Knitting His Way Through The Tokyo Olympics
British diver Tom Daley was seen knitting in the stands while watching a women's diving event. He says his stitching work has kept him sane amid Olympic pressures.
Belarusian Sprinter Will Seek Asylum In Poland After Refusing To Board A Flight Home
Belarusian officials said Kristina Timanovskaya was being sent home from the Olympics because of psychological and emotional problems. She vehemently disputes that account.
Dutch Runner Who Fell During Her Race Went On To Win Gold. She's Aiming For 2 More
Sifan Hassan is going for it: three gold medals in three races. She's already won gold in one of them — the women's 5,000 meter race.
10 Unique Storylines To Follow In The Final Stretch Of The Tokyo Olympics
The swimmers are now leaving Japan and the spotlight moves to the track and field events at Olympic Stadium. We'll walk you through the biggest things to watch for until the closing ceremony.
A U.S. Athlete Defies Olympic Podium Protest Ban Under Threat Of Sanctions
Olympic organizers are under intense pressure to end a ban on protests on the podium at the Tokyo Games. U.S. shot-putter Raven Saunders became the first to defy the ban after winning a silver medal.
Big Wave Surfer Garrett McNamara On His Chase For The '100 Foot Wave'
NPR's Kelsey Snell talks to big wave surfer Garrett McNamara about the new HBO documentary series 100 Foot Wave.