Tokyo 2020 Archives

Ankle injury rules Kenyan champion distance runner Kamworor out of Olympics

July 22, 2021 1:17 PM NBC Olympics

Kenyan distance runner Geoffrey Kamworor had hopes of a medal in the 10,000m after winning the national…

No nerves for Katie Ledecky in the water

July 22, 2021 1:15 PM NBC Olympics

From the feel of the water to the sound of her rhythmic stroke, Katie Ledecky is calm and at peace when she hits the pool for Team USA at the Olympic…

Czech team launches investigation after two more athletes test positive

July 22, 2021 12:49 PM NBC Olympics

The Czech Olympic Committee is launching an investigation after women’s beach volleyball player Marketa Nausch-Slukova and cyclist Michal Schlegel…

Podcast: In The Village gives glimpse of Games’ most exclusive zone

July 22, 2021 12:02 PM NBC Olympics

Olympian Elizabeth Beisel will host the In The Village podcast, pulling the curtain back for a look at the diverse atmosphere in the Olympic…

How the world’s best pole vaulter handles stress

July 28, 2021 6:34 AM CNN

Armand “Mondo” Duplantis holds the world record in pole vault and he’s sharing his tips on managing stress in competition to help the rest of us…

Own goal by Honduras gives Romania historic Group B victory

July 22, 2021 8:17 AM NBC Olympics

Romania makes history with its first win on an Olympic soccer pitch in more than 50 years, as an own goal by Elvin Oliva of Honduras leads to a 1-0…

An Australian soccer player points in the direction of the camera

Australia shuts out Argentina with 2-0 victory

July 22, 2021 8:04 AM NBC Olympics

Returning to Olympic competition for the first time since the 2008 Beijing Games, the Olyroos upset powerhouse Argentina at the 2020 Olympic Games in…

Japan edges out South Africa in Group A tilt

July 22, 2021 7:44 AM NBC Olympics

Japan took down South Africa in a Group A tilt for the men’s Olympic soccer…

Brazil defeats Germany 4-2 in rematch of Rio final

July 22, 2021 7:33 AM NBC Olympics

Richarlison scored a hat trick inside 30 minutes to propel Brazil men’s soccer to a 4-2 win over Germany in both teams’ opening game at the Tokyo…

Monica Abbott pitches the ball against Canada

Tokyo Olympics Day -1 Roundup: Monica Abbott helps U.S. softball remain unbeaten

July 22, 2021 7:19 AM NBC Olympics

News, recaps, highlights and winners from the Tokyo Olympic Games on the night of Wednesday, July 21 and morning of Thursday, July…

Richarlison of Brazil celebrates after scoring his team's second goal in the Men's First Round Group D match between Brazil and Germany.

Richarlison hat trick powers Brazil to win over Germany in rematch of Rio final

July 22, 2021 5:29 AM NBC Olympics

Richarlison scored a first half hat trick to give Brazil a 3-0 halftime lead over…

Brazil’s Richarlison scores first-half hat trick vs. Germany

July 22, 2021 5:23 AM NBC Olympics

Richarlison took advantage of sloppy first-half defending from Germany, putting three goals past goalkeeper Florian Muller in just 30 minutes to…

Two players from Cote d'Ivoire celebrate

Kessie lifts Cote d’Ivoire to 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia

July 22, 2021 4:53 AM NBC Olympics

The Cote d’Ivoire men’s soccer team defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 in both teams’ opening game of the Tokyo Games. Cote d’Ivoire’s first score came off an…