Summer Olympics 2021

The Olimpico Goal Should Be Impossible — So How Has Megan Rapinoe Scored 2?
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07/14/2023

The Olimpico Goal Should Be Impossible — So How Has Megan Rapinoe Scored 2?

Just ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which starts on July 20 in Australia and New Zealand, soccer legend Megan Rapinoe announced her retirement — but she's not backing down without a fight.

Here's Why Greece Always Goes First in the Olympic Parade of Nations
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02/04/2022

Here's Why Greece Always Goes First in the Olympic Parade of Nations

If you've ever watched even one Olympics opening ceremony, you've probably noticed something particular about the Parade of Nations: Greece always walks in first.

Winter Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Can Skip Quarantine Upon Arrival in China If Fully Vaccinated
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10/29/2021

Winter Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Can Skip Quarantine Upon Arrival in China If Fully Vaccinated

You may be wondering, given the rise in COVID-19 variants, if Olympic and Paralympic athletes need vaccinations in order to compete overseas this winter.

Simone Biles's 2-Part Docuseries Finale Further Proves She's Not a Quitter — She's a Fighter
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09/27/2021

Simone Biles's 2-Part Docuseries Finale Further Proves She's Not a Quitter — She's a Fighter

Facebook Watch docuseries Simone vs Herself has given the world an inside look into the headspace of Simone Biles, one of the greatest talents the sport of gymnastics has ever seen.

Canada Won Soccer Gold, but Its Heroic Goalkeeper Fought Anxiety and Panic Attacks on the Way
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09/23/2021

Canada Won Soccer Gold, but Its Heroic Goalkeeper Fought Anxiety and Panic Attacks on the Way

From the outside, the Canadian women's soccer team had a fairy tale run to its first Olympic gold in Tokyo this year.

From After-School Escape to Olympian: Here's How Lizzie Armanto Became a Professional Skater
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09/16/2021

From After-School Escape to Olympian: Here's How Lizzie Armanto Became a Professional Skater

There was a time when skater Lizzie Armanto wasn't a full-time pro.

Golden Slams Don't Happen Very Often in Tennis, but 2 Occurred This Year Alone
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09/13/2021

Golden Slams Don't Happen Very Often in Tennis, but 2 Occurred This Year Alone

Photo: German tennis player Steffi Graf playing in the 1988 Wimbledon women's singles tournament.

Olympic Gymnast Jordan Chiles Has UCLA Floor Routines on Her Mind Ahead of Her Collegiate Debut
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09/08/2021

Olympic Gymnast Jordan Chiles Has UCLA Floor Routines on Her Mind Ahead of Her Collegiate Debut

Jordan Chiles left the Tokyo Olympic Games with one well-earned silver medal and the crucial lesson that she can succeed no matter what.

Danusia Francis's Olympic Moment Didn't Go as Planned, but She Is Proud of Those 11 Seconds
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09/08/2021

Danusia Francis's Olympic Moment Didn't Go as Planned, but She Is Proud of Those 11 Seconds

Though Danusia Francis's Olympic moment in the preliminary round of women's artistic gymnastics lasted just 11 seconds, she was more nervous than she expected.

US Women's Sitting Volleyball Players Set, Spike, and Block Their Way to 2nd Straight Paralympic Gold
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09/05/2021

US Women's Sitting Volleyball Players Set, Spike, and Block Their Way to 2nd Straight Paralympic Gold

The Team USA women's sitting volleyball team lost to China during preliminary pool play at the Tokyo Paralympics, but the gold-medal match on Sept. 4 proved victorious for USA when they won after four sets, dominating the court and defending their title from the Rio Games five years back.

Jessica Long Ends Her Fifth Paralympics With an Astounding 29 Career Medals
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09/03/2021

Jessica Long Ends Her Fifth Paralympics With an Astounding 29 Career Medals

The Tokyo Paralympics are coming to a close, and few athletes have had a more impressive run than American swimmer Jessica Long, whose Paralympic career spans nearly 20 years.

Team USA Women's Goalball Takes Home Silver at Paralympics in Final Against Turkey
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09/03/2021

Team USA Women's Goalball Takes Home Silver at Paralympics in Final Against Turkey

Team USA's women's goalball team made it to the gold medal match in the 2021 Paralympics on Sept. 3 but lost to defending champs Turkey 2-9.

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