Meet the Athletes: Caeleb Dressel
As one of the top swimmers in the world, Dressel is able to adapt well “in” and “out” of the water.
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Jill Biden will travel to Japan for the Olympics
By Betsy Klein, CNN First lady Jill Biden will travel to Tokyo later this month for the 2021 Olympic Summer Games, her office announced Tuesday after questions as to whether the trip could happen due to Covid-19 restrictions at the Games. Last week, it was announced that spectators would be banned from the Games’ Tokyo
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Countdown to Tokyo: USA teams hitting practice times ahead of Olympics
In today’s Countdown to Tokyo, we take a look at some U.S. teams preparing for the Olympics with just 11 days left before the opening ceremonies.
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Meet the Athletes: Crystal Dunn
Dunn looks to be a spark for USA women’s soccer in their quest for gold, after a letdown in the Rio Games.
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News 11 Sports: Monica Abbott Olympic profile
Monica Abbott is in familiar territory, as she is set to compete with USA softball in the Tokyo Olympics.
Continue Reading Tokyo venues for Olympics will have no spectators; Games will be held under a state of emergency
By Junko Ogura, Chie Kobayashi and Nectar Gan, CNN Tokyo venues for the pandemic-delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics will not have spectators due to the city’s coronavirus state of emergency through the Games, according to the Japanese Olympic Committee. The announcement was made following a meeting of five Olympic and Japanese government groups responsible for the
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Sha’Carri Richardson not named to U.S. relay team
U.S. sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson will not compete in the Tokyo Olympics after not being named to the relay team.
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The Tokyo Olympics Broadcast Center opens
(KYMA, KECY/NBC News) – When watching the upcoming Olympic games, advanced technology will offer a new interactive experience. The International Broadcast Center has just opened in Tokyo. This is where media from around the world will work to provide broadcast and online feeds of Olympic events. With Japan closed to spectators from around the world,
Continue Reading Countdown to Tokyo: Update with just three weeks to go
Rising Coronavirus infections are forcing the torch relay off the Tokyo city streets and could extend Covid restrictions, but there is good news for athletes.
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Countdown to Tokyo: Sha’Carri Richardson
Sha’Carri Richardson has top flight speed on the track and a strong personality to match, as she gets ready to take Tokyo by storm.
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Countdown to Tokyo: Michael Norman
Partially motivated by his own Japanese heritage, Michael Norman is going after gold in Tokyo.
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Countdown to Tokyo: Carissa Moore
Carissa Moore is proud of her Hawaiian surfing heritage, as she looks to dominate the waves of Tokyo.
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Countdown to Tokyo: Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe
Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are the power couple when it comes to professional sports and while they understand their elevated place in sports, they like to reflect together on the couch at home.
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Countdown to Tokyo: Ryan Crouser
Ryan Crouser is a big man making a big impact in the shot put, but his attentiveness to the little things maybe what gives him a big edge.
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Countdown to Tokyo: Simone Biles qualifier
Simone Biles is already the most decorated women’s gymnast in U.S. history but she still needs to qualify for next month’s Tokyo Olympics.
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Countdown to Tokyo: Sydney & Dalilah
Sydney McLaughlin and Dalilah Muhammad are teammates and rivals who will each look to make their respective marks in the Tokyo Games.
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Countdown to Tokyo: Summer is here
The Tokyo Olympics are just 32 days away and the excitement is building as athletes from all over the world prepare for the postponed games.
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Countdown to Tokyo: Craig Engels
Craig Engels is looking to bring his own unique flair to the track, hoping to become a household name in the coming olympiad.
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Countdown to Tokyo: Deanna Price
American hopeful Deanna Price is seeking a new distance record with the hammer throw for the coming Tokyo Olympiad.
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Countdown to Tokyo: Olympic Spouses
Joe Kovacs and Emma Coburn will each rely on their spouses to potentially coach each of them to gold medals in the upcoming Tokyo Games.
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