Runner Sha'Carri Richardson was not named to the U.S. relay team and will officially not compete in the Tokyo Olympics following her positive test result […]
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Black Swimming Association Co-Founder On Olympic Swim Cap Ban | MSNBC
MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin is joined by Danielle Obe, black swimming association co-founder and chair to discuss the Olympic’s ban of Soul Caps. A swim cap […]
Continue readingGwen Berry Faces Backlash From Conservatives After Flag Protest
Hammer thrower Gwen Berry is facing criticism from Republican lawmakers and conservative news outlets after she turned her back to the American flag in protest […]
Continue readingSimone Biles, Jordan Chiles are changing the face of gymnastics | USA TODAY
The World Champions Centre in Houston features a majority Black elite team, a rarity in gymnastics, but a change Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles want […]
Continue readingAmid Covid Spike, 83% Of People In Japan Want Olympics Postponed
Dr. Nahid Bhadelia joins Garrett Haake to discuss the 'dire' Covid situation in Japan, where cases are up as much as six times their number […]
Continue readingAsian American Olympians and Olympic hopefuls speak out against anti-Asian hate | USA TODAY
Asian American US Olympians and Olympic hopefuls use their platform as athletes to bring awareness to anti-Asian hate. RELATED: Not even athletes who represent the […]
Continue readingUSOPC will not mandate vaccines for Olympians, athletes eager for shot | USA TODAY
The USOPC is not tracking or mandating COVID-19 vaccines for its athletes, but Olympic hopefuls are still lining up for shots to keep themselves and […]
Continue readingUS Olympians and Olympic hopefuls describe their pandemic training | USA TODAY
Divers and swimmers training on land. Boxers training on mountains. When gyms closed during the pandemic, Olympic hopefuls had to pivot and find new, creative […]
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