Black women, across generations, heed Biles’ Olympic example
NEW YORK — Naomi Osaka. Simone Biles. Both are prominent young Black women under the pressure of a global Olympic spotlight that few human...
Chinese beat Biles, take gold and silver in balance beam
TOKYO — Two Chinese gymnasts stood on the top two spots of the Olympic podium Tuesday, collecting their country’s first medals in the women’s...
Black athletes defend Spanish roots after winning in Tokyo
MADRID — Triple jumper Ana Peleteiro and gymnast Ray Zapata came out defending their Spanish roots after winning medals for their country at the...
Olympian Dolgopyat arrives home to hero’s welcome in Israel
TEL AVIV, Israel — Olympian Artem Dolgopyat arrived home to Israel on Tuesday to a hero's welcome after winning Israel's first-ever gold medal in...
Biles returns to competition with a bronze medal and a smile
TOKYO — Simone Biles returned to the competition at the Tokyo Olympics in style, and will leave with another medal.
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Simone Biles sticks landing in balance beam at Olympics
TOKYO — Simone Biles stuck the landing.
The American gymnastics superstar...
Israel’s Olympic gold victory raises Jewish identity debate
JERUSALEM — Artem Dolgopyat fulfilled a lifelong dream when he won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. But back home in Israel, his...
Jade Carey’s long road to the Olympics ends with gold
TOKYO — Jade Carey traveled the world for a spot in the Olympics. Germany. Qatar. Azerbaijan. Australia.
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US women lose in soccer, win in volleyball, basketball
TOKYO — The quest for gold medals is on track for the U.S. women's basketball and volleyball teams after finishing at the top of...
Roundup of Olympic gold medals from Monday, August 2
TOKYO — A roundup of gold medals from Monday, August 2, at the Tokyo Games:
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