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Olympians Are Dominating TikTok. Here's How To Follow Along
07/28/2021 3:53 PM

TikTok is owning the 2020 Olympics as athletes share highlights and behind the scenes updates from Tokyo with each other and followers at home.

It's So Hot In Tokyo That Officials Are Having To Reschedule The Tennis Matches
07/28/2021 3:24 PM

Officials say they will start Olympic matches in the afternoons to avoid some of the sweltering heat that forced one player to withdraw from her match and another to warn a judge, "I can die."

Simone Biles Highlights The Unique Stresses Athletes Feel At The Tokyo Olympics
07/28/2021 1:47 PM

Biles' teammates applauded her decision to take care of her mental well-being. But she's not the only athlete who has spoken about the pressures of performing at the Games.

After Winning Her 1st Gold Medal In Tokyo, Ledecky Will Try For 2 More
07/28/2021 11:20 AM

American swimmer Katie Ledecky's legend could grow by a mile on Wednesday. She's scheduled to race in two finals, less than 90 minutes apart, with a total distance of more than a mile.

Simone Biles' Olympic Experience Highlights The Issue Of Mental Health
07/28/2021 9:12 AM

Simone Biles has withdrawn from two women's gymnastics events, saying the Olympics have been "really stressful." On Wednesday, she withdrew from the individual all-around final.

Simone Biles Withdraws From The Individual All-Around Final At The Tokyo Olympics
07/28/2021 6:26 AM

"We wholeheartedly support Simone's decision and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being," USA Gymnastics said in a statement.

At Just 17, Lydia Jacoby Wins Gold In 100m Breaststroke And Makes History For Alaska
07/27/2021 4:54 PM

The teenager and first-time Olympian took home the gold in a surprise win, beating out teammate and returning champion Lilly King. The gold was the first one in swimming for her home state of Alaska.

The U.S. Takes The Silver In Softball After Falling To Japan In Long-Awaited Rematch
07/27/2021 4:19 PM

Japan took gold on Tuesday after a 2-0 win over Team USA. The game marked a rematch for the two teams, who battled it out for the gold in Beijing in 2008 with similar results.

Simone Biles Reminds Us That Even Superstars Feel The Pressure
07/27/2021 4:07 PM

After her surprise withdrawal from the gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics, the star American gymnast amplified recent statements that the immense stress she faces has been affecting her.

When Simone Biles Pulled Out, Jordan Chiles Stepped In
07/27/2021 3:19 PM

Chiles had been slated to compete in just two events in the team final: vault and floor. But with Biles out of the competition, she was suddenly competing on the balance beam and uneven bars too.

With All Eyes On Tokyo, The City Has Just Hit A New High In COVID-19 Cases
07/27/2021 1:17 PM

Tokyo officials recorded more than 2,800 new cases in the capital on Tuesday, surpassing the previous high from January.

Gymnastics Star Simone Biles Pulls Out Of Olympic Team Event
07/27/2021 12:53 PM

NPR's Noel King talks to Christine Brennan, sports columnist with USA Today, about U.S. gymnast Simone Biles leaving the team gymnastics final due to a medical issue.

After A Rough Day For Team USA, Simone Biles Says The Pressure Is Getting To Her
07/26/2021 3:01 PM

Simone Biles, arguably the greatest gymnast in history, says she feels like the "the weight of the world" is on her shoulders.

Despite Debt Risks, Cities Still Put In Bids To Host The Olympic Games
07/26/2021 9:00 AM

The eyes of the world are on Tokyo for the Summer Games. NPR's history podcast, Throughline, examines whether the cities that host the Games end up winning or losing.

In A Major Upset, France Beats The U.S. Men's Olympic Basketball Team
07/26/2021 9:00 AM

The men's basketball team is off to a rocky start at the Olympics, after losing to France. Since 1992, the U.S. men's team has largely dominated at the Olympics. The team looks vulnerable now.