An Olympic Swimmer Who Battled COVID-19 Twice Is Now A Gold Medalist
Great Britain's Tom Dean was diagnosed with COVID for a second time just a few months ahead of the Olympic trials. Now he has two gold medals in Tokyo.
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Paralympian Medalists Will Finally Earn As Much As Olympians At The Tokyo Games
The USOC decision put them at parity with U.S. Olympians, who receive $37,500 for a gold medal, $22,500 for silver and $15,000 for bronze.
Everything You Need To Know To Enjoy This Year's Parade Of Nations
When did the Parade of Nations begin, and why aren't the countries in alphabetical order? Here's everything you need to know about the Olympic opening ceremony event.
How To Watch The Tokyo Olympics
There are lots of ways to watch the 2020 Olympic Games, from streaming to mobile app to good old-fashioned broadcast television. Here's how and where to catch your favorite events.
Olympic Softball Is Back, And It Starts Today. Will It Stick Around?
Softball returns to the Olympics after a 13-year absence. But it won't be around for long. It's not on the schedule at the 2024 Games though athletes are hoping it'll make a return in 2028.
Gwen Berry Changed Olympic Trials Protest Rules Last Year And Is Still Protesting
The hammer throw competitor turned away from the flag during the national anthem on Saturday after she said she was told it wouldn't play when she was on the U.S. Olympic trials podium.
New Zealand Weightlifter Will Be The First Openly Trans Competitor At The Olympics
But her selection is not without controversy. Some argue that because Laurel Hubbard went through male puberty, she will have an unfair advantage over her competitors.
The Olympics Are Really Happening. For Athletes, That Means A Huge Number Of Rules
Tokyo 2020 organizers now face two tests: Preventing the spread of COVID-19 from foreign visitors to residents of Japan, and keeping athletes healthy and virus-free so they can compete.
The Tokyo Olympics Are On — For Now — As Athletes Train Through The Uncertainty
The Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics were delayed a year by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, there's as much uncertainty as there was a year ago. The athletes are doing their best to focus on their training.
Japan Tries To Remain Optimistic As COVID-19 Threatens To Cancel Tokyo Olympics
Officials are swatting away rumors and reports that the government has concluded that new coronavirus restrictions will force the cancellation of the already delayed games.