Olympics

Olympic first: Men, women to swim together in the same relay race

July 30, 2021 10:34am EDT

In an Olympic first, two men and two women per country will do backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle in the 4x100-meter mixed medley relay.

Japan expands virus state of emergency amid record cases, Tokyo Olympics

July 30, 2021 8:11am EDT

Japan expanded a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo following record COVID-19 spikes as the capital hosts the Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics: US gymnast Sunisa Lee wins gold in women's all-around

July 29, 2021 9:45am EDT

Sunisa Lee became the fifth straight American woman to claim the Olympic title in the women’s all-around.

‘Let me run’: 6-year-old girl imitates US track star Sha'Carri Richardson

July 28, 2021 7:25pm EDT

A 6-year-old girl dressed up as U.S. track star Sha’Carri Richardson to send the message, “let her run!”

Olympic inspiration: Girls imitate gymnasts after watching on TV

July 28, 2021 5:46pm EDT

These two future Olympians were inspired by the U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics team after watching them compete on TV.

Philippines’ first-ever gold medalist also winning cash, housing and other prizes

July 28, 2021 11:27am EDT

A windfall of financial rewards awaits 30-year-old weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who won the first Olympic gold medal for the Philippines in nearly a century.

Hometown hero: Alaska town celebrates 17-year-old’s Olympic gold win

July 28, 2021 9:42am EDT

Lydia Jacoby upset Lily King to take gold in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke. More than 3,000 miles away in Seward, Alaska, an entire town celebrated her victory.

'OK not to be OK': Mental health takes top role at Tokyo Olympics

July 28, 2021 8:44am EDT

Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competitions, highlighting an ongoing discussion in sports.

Tokyo's daily COVID-19 cases exceed 3,000 in day for 1st time

July 28, 2021 6:48am EDT

Tokyo reported 3,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, another all-time high just days after the start of the Tokyo Olympics.

USA Gymnastics' Simone Biles withdraws from all-around competition to focus on mental health

July 28, 2021 2:40am EDT

Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title.

Simone Biles withdrew from Olympics gymnastics final to protect team, self

July 27, 2021 1:50pm EDT

U.S. star Simone Biles pulled out of the women's gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics after not being in the right headspace to compete.

Naomi Osaka's early Olympic loss stuns Japan

July 27, 2021 9:51am EDT

The disappointment came just days after Naomi Osaka left the nation teary-eyed when lighting the Olympic cauldron with her torch to open the Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics: Simone Biles looks to lead Team USA to gold medal

July 26, 2021 7:51pm EDT

Simone Biles and Team USA seek their third consecutive gold medal in women's gymnastics in Tuesday's team final. The Americans trail the Russian Olympic Committee.

Tokyo Olympics in path of typhoon after sweltering heat

July 26, 2021 5:04pm EDT

The Tokyo Olympics, already delayed a year, opened last week amid a heatwave and is now preparing for the threat of Tropical Storm Nepartak.

German gymnastics team wears unitards to push back on 'sexualization' of sport

July 26, 2021 3:22pm EDT

The German women’s gymnastics team took the floor for their first competition at the Tokyo Olympics wearing unitards with leggings that stretched down to the ankle.

Pink offers to pay fine for female handball team's dress code violation

July 26, 2021 1:04pm EDT

In a tweet posted on Sunday, Pink said: “The European handball federation SHOULD BE FINED FOR SEXISM. Good on ya, ladies.” She added that “I’ll be happy to pay your fines for you. Keep it up.”

Tokyo Olympics: Dressel wins swimming gold; Aussie beats Ledecky

July 26, 2021 6:52am EDT

Caeleb Dressel led off a U.S. victory in the men’s 4x100-meter freestyle relay Monday at the Tokyo Olympics, while Katie Ledecky suffered her first Olympic loss.