olympic games
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U.S. Swimmer Simone Manuel Demands Better Treatment From the Media for Olympic Competitors
The 25-year-old swimmer’s comments come after much-publicized incidents involving Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles.
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Allyson Felix Becomes the Most Decorated Woman in Olympic Track and Field History; Gable Steveson Wins Gold in Men’s Freestyle Wrestling
Black athletes continue to show up and show out at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Gwen Berry Puts Detractors on Notice: ‘I’ve Earned the Right to Wear This Uniform’
The U.S. Olympic hammer thrower has drawn harsh criticism for her protests during the national anthem.
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After Winning Olympic Silver, Shot-Putter Raven Saunders Protests on the Podium for ‘All People Who Are Oppressed’
The 25-year-old threw up an ‘X’ with her arms to recognize ‘the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet.’
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Costa Rican Gymnast Luciana Alvarado Puts On for the Culture With Black Lives Matter Tribute at Tokyo Olympics
The 18-year-old Costa Rican made sure her first trip to the Olympics would include a powerful statement.
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Black Excellence: Donata Katai Is 1st Black Swimmer to Represent Zimbabwe in Olympic Games
The predominately Black country has previously only been represented by white swimmers in the Olympic Games.
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Olympics Head Doesn’t Rule Out Late Cancellation of Tokyo Games Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
So far, 71 people approved to work or compete in the Olympics have tested positive for the virus.
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From COVID-19 to Sexless Cardboard Beds, the Tokyo Olympics Is Turning Into the New Fyre Festival
A U.S. gymnast has tested positive and tennis star Coco Gauff has dropped out. Tokyo Olympic officials know they should’ve canceled these games.
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10 Black Athletes to Watch During the Tokyo Olympics
The list is honestly endless, but here’s a select few Black Olympians from around the globe to tune into.
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WNBA Star Liz Cambage Withdraws From Tokyo Olympics to Focus on Mental Health
The Las Vegas Aces player is a 2021 WNBA All-Star.