2016 Summer Olympics

Tokyo 2020 Games Could Be Postponed Due To Coronavirus: Olympic Minister

The event could be held later in the year instead of July 24, Japan’s Olympic minister said Tuesday.
By AP

Simone Biles Throws An Axe Into Bullseye Because You Knew She Would

The G.O.A.T. gymnast looks sharp in her other sport as the Tokyo Olympics near.
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Coronavirus Spread Would More Likely Cancel Than Postpone Tokyo Olympics: IOC

The International Olympic Committee says it has a three-month window to decide the fate of the 2020 games.
By Stephen Wade, AP

The U.S. Olympic Skateboarding Team's Uniforms Are Very, Very Good

Serious question: Do you have to make the Olympics to wear these very stylish uniforms? Asking for us.
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Simone Biles Tears Up Over USA Gymnastics’ Failure To Protect Athletes: ‘You Had One Job’

"You literally had one job and you couldn’t protect us," the Olympic medalist said at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships this week.
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Jailed Former Rio De Janeiro Governor Says He Paid $2 Million Bribe To Host Olympics

Sergio Cabral told a judge that he bought votes of International Olympic Committee members to award the Brazilian city the 2016 Summer Games.
By AP

Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Is Getting Her Very Own Barbie

Hernandez will be the newest doll in Mattel's Barbie "Shero" line.
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Ryan Lochte Banned 14 Months For Anti-Doping Violation

The Olympic swimmer had posted an image on social media showing himself receiving an infusion in May.
By Frank Pingue, Reuters

Opinion | There’s Nothing ‘Fair’ About The New Rules For Women Track Athletes

Women's sports should be about the destruction of gender norms, not reinforcing them.
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Pita Taufatofua Goes Shirtless One Last Time For Closing Ceremony

The Tongan flag bearer and cross-country skier stole the show once more.
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