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18 Heartwarming Photos Of Olympians Embracing New COVID Protocols

To prevent the spread of germs amid COVID-19, Olympic officials are presenting medals on a tray — so athletes have taken matters into their own hands.
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Runner Takes Bad Fall And What Happens Next Is Why We Love The Olympics

She was aiming to complete a grueling triple in Tokyo — the 1,500, 5,000 and 10,000.
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Italy's Olympic Sprint King Reconnects With American Dad He Last Saw As Infant

The surprise 100-meter champ said establishing a relationship with his father helped motivate him in Tokyo.
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Activists: Belarus Olympian Plans To Seek Asylum In Poland

"The campaign was quite serious and that was a clear signal that her life would be in danger in Belarus," according to the Belarusian Sport Solidarity Foundation.
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See The Heartwarming Moment 2 Olympians Decided To Share A Gold Medal

The Italian high jumper leapt into his Qatari rival's arms when they decided to split the title.
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Simone Biles Will Compete In The Balance Beam Final

The four-time gold medalist has one last chance for an individual medal at the Tokyo Olympics after mental health concerns arose.
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Shot-Putter Raven Saunders Defends ‘X’ Gesture In Honor Of All Who Are ‘Oppressed’

“Shout out to all my Black people. Shout out to all my LBGTQ community. Shout out to everybody dealing with mental health," Saunders said.
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Australian Basketball Player Aron Baynes Out At Olympics After Bathroom Incident

The Aussie, who also plays for the Toronto Raptors, has a neck injury after a "complicated series of events."
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U.S. Fencers Wear Pink Masks In Protest Of Their Own Teammate

Alen Hadzic, who is accused of sexual assault by multiple women, wore a black face mask.
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Fans Wonder How Olympic 100 Meters Would Have Gone With Sha'Carri Richardson

Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah won in record time, but would the best American have been faster?
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