The Tokyo Olympics will debut 5 new sports this summer: karate, sport climbing, skateboarding, surfing and 3×3 basketball. Learn all about them here and straight […]
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First-time Olympic athletes share their feelings leading up to the Tokyo Games | USA TODAY
While this year's games may look different, it's still a life-long dream for these first-time Olympians. Here's what they're looking forward to most. » We've […]
Continue readingFive Olympics storylines to know from COVID-19 protocols to new stars | USA TODAY
The Tokyo Olympics will be one of the most unique in history. Here's where the games stand with no fans, strict COVID-19 protocols and new […]
Continue readingWhat does the future hold for Olympic softball beyond the Tokyo Games? | USA TODAY
Team USA softball players have bittersweet feelings about the sport returning to the Olympics in Tokyo, but being left out of the Paris Games in […]
Continue readingSurfing makes its Olympic debut in Tokyo, here’s everything you need to know about it
Team USA surfers Carissa Moore and Caroline Marks tell you everything you need to know about Olympic surfing. RELATED: Last month Carissa Moore sat on […]
Continue readingExtra Olympic year helped American swimmer Torri Huske make the Tokyo Games a reality | USA TODAY
At 18, Torri Huske already holds American record in 100 fly and she's just getting started. RELATED: One of the bright young stars of the […]
Continue readingOlympians talk well-being, mental health ahead of the Tokyo Olympics | USA TODAY
In the midst of training for the Tokyo Games, athletes note the importance of keeping their mental health in check while vying for Olympic gold. […]
Continue readingOlympians describe how not having their families at the Olympics will impact them | USA TODAY
U.S. and international athletes describe what they'll miss most about not being able to have their family at the games. » We've rounded up all […]
Continue readingCrystal Dunn and USWNT want historic back-to-back World Cup title and Olympic gold | USA TODAY
US Women's National Team player Crystal Dunn has gained confidence as an outspoken player since their 2019 World Cup win. Looking ahead to the Olympics, […]
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