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BANNED: Russian Olympic Swim Champ Who Attended Putin Rally

Evgeny Rylov, who won two golds at the Tokyo Games, has been banned from the sport for nine months.
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Allyson Felix Makes History With Bronze

Allyson Felix just became the most decorated female track athlete after winning bronze in the 400-meter final at the Tokyo Olympics.
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7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Japan, Prompts Tsunami Alert

The quake hit near Fukushima, where buildings shook violently.
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This Woman Channeled Her Pandemic Anxiety Into A Campaign For LGBTQ Rights

Soyoka Yamamoto petitioned Tokyo's governor to adopt a "partnership system" to protect same-sex partners. She hopes full marriage recognition is next.
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Simone Biles Is Time Magazine's 2021 Athlete Of The Year

“I do believe everything happens for a reason, and there was a purpose,” the gymnast said about prioritizing her mental and physical health at the Olympics.
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North Korea Banned From Beijing Olympics After Skipping Tokyo Games

North Korea said it decided against sending athletes to the Summer Games because of coronavirus concerns.
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Simone Biles Decimates Critics Who Called Her A 'Quitter'

"Best line ever. The queen has spoken," one commenter wrote on Instagram.
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Paralympian Finishes Women's 200-Meter Race And Wins Surprise Engagement

The runner from Cape Verde said she had been with her partner and running guide for 11 years prior to the proposal.
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Simone Biles Details The 'Frustrating' Part Of Her Post-Olympics Return To Gym

"I started doing a couple fulls, and on the first one it was literally like second nature again," the gymnastics gold medalist said.
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Olympian Finds Volunteer Who Paid For Cab To Race That Led Him To A Gold Medal

Jamaican hurdler Hansle Parchment feared he'd be late for his race when he got on the wrong bus and ended up at a different venue.
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