Olympics News
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How Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade went from last-minute qualifier to Olympic medalist
Rebeca Andrade earned silver in the Olympic all-around competition on Thursday, making history as Brazil's first medalist in women's gymnastics. Two months ago, she hadn't even qualified to the Games yet.
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Olympics 2021: Mexico softball team tosses uniforms in Olympic Village trash
Olympians representing Mexico see act as an affront to the national identity, but softball federation president says it's simply a case of having too much cargo to take back.
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Sponsors laud Simone Biles for prioritizing mental health
Simone Biles' sponsors, including Athleta and Visa, are lauding her decision to put her mental health first and withdraw from the gymnastics team competition.
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Suni Lee on her Olympic gold medal: 'It doesn't feel like real life'
Suni Lee never thought she could win gold in the Olympic all-around. But on Thursday, she did exactly that -- making history for herself and her Hmong American community.
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Brittney Griner supports Simone Biles, says 'it hit close to home'
Brittney Griner and other members of the U.S. women's basketball team expressed their support for American gymnast Simone Biles on Thursday.
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Russian women win Olympic gold in team foil; U.S. misses out on bronze
Despite an ankle injury, the Russian women took gold in Olympic team foil fencing. The U.S. failed to medal after losing bronze to Italy.
