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Health & Safety

Uganda's gold medal runner wants all kids to 'make it.' But they need help

1:32pm August 08, 2024

by James Kassaga Arinaitwe

Joshua Cheptegei, who grew up in rural Uganda, is the record holder in the 10,000-meter race and an Olympic champion. Here's what we should do for all youngsters to help them fulfill their dreams.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of Calif., applauds U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger, during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Politics & Government

Capitol Police chief: Jan. 6 failures 'largely' fixed but extremism threat persists

12:51pm December 06, 2022

by Deirdre Walsh

USCP Chief Tom Manger says problems that led to the Capitol riot have been addressed, and he is focusing on expanding field offices to be better prepared for rising threats to congressional members.

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Members of New York's famous 369th Infantry Regiment wave as they come back home from France.

National

An All-Black Unit That Fought Germany And Racism In WWI Gets Congressional Gold Medal

10:41am August 31, 2021

by Bill Chappell

The Harlem Hellfighters served in a segregated U.S. Army unit and were known for their valor and skill on the battlefield, even while facing discrimination from fellow soldiers and at home.

Gold medalist Hansle Parchment of Jamaica holds up his medal on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's 110-meter hurdles on Aug. 5.

World News

A Gold Medalist Returned To Thank The Volunteer Who Helped Him Make His Race On Time

5:08pm August 13, 2021

by Josie Fischels

Jamaican Olympic hurdler Hansle Parchment took the wrong bus and likely would have missed his semifinal if not for a volunteer who paid his taxi fare. He went back to repay her after winning gold.

U.S. track star Allyson Felix smiles after winning the bronze medal in the 400 meter race on Friday.

The 14 Moments That Swept Us Away At The Tokyo Olympics

6:00am August 08, 2021

NPR's team in Tokyo put together our favorite moments of the Games, where participants showed their athleticism, sportsmanship, and what motivated them to compete.

U.S. runners (from left) Sydney McLaughlin, Dalilah Muhammad, Athing Mu and Allyson Felix celebrate winning the gold medal in the women's 4x400 meter relay at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

U.S. Women Win 4x400, And Allyson Felix Becomes The Most Decorated U.S. Track Athlete

11:23am August 07, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

The gold medal for U.S. star Allyson Felix brings her Olympic medal total up to 11, surpassing the record set by U.S. track legend Carl Lewis.

Australian gold medalist Kaylee McKeown (left) poses with bronze medalist and teammate Emily Seebohm, who she invited to the top podium after the women's 200-meter backstroke swimming final at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.

An Australian Gold Medalist Invited Her Bronze-Winning Teammate To Share The Podium

2:31pm July 31, 2021

by Josie Fischels

After winning her second gold medal, swimmer Kaylee McKeown invited Emily Seebohm to share the top step of the podium. "It was quite emotional. She had some tears in her eyes, so did I," McKeown says.

Carissa Moore from the U.S. performs on the wave during the gold medal heat in the women's surfing competition at the Summer Olympics on Tuesday in Ichinomiya, Japan.

U.S. Surfer Carissa Moore Wins The First Gold Medal Ever In Her Sport At The Olympics

12:22pm July 27, 2021

by Mandalit del Barco

Carissa Moore is the first woman to ever win a gold medal in surfing, which is making its Olympic debut in Tokyo. "The ocean has changed my life and I can't imagine my life without it," Moore said.

Gold medal winner Flora Duffy of Bermuda (center) celebrates her win in the triathlon on Tuesday, next to silver medalist Georgia Taylor-Brown of Great Britain.

Bermuda Wins Olympic Gold. It Has The Smallest Population To Ever Do That

11:21pm July 26, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

Flora Duffy is one of two Bermudian athletes participating in the Tokyo Olympics. The remote set of islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is more than 600 miles from the closest land mass.

Qian Yang of China celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women's 10-meter air rifle at the Asaka Shooting Range in the 2020 Summer Olympics on Saturday.

The First Gold Medal Of The Tokyo Olympics Goes To China

11:44pm July 23, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

A 21-year-old woman from China came out on top in the 10 meter air rifle competition. Qian Yang narrowly beat out a competitor from Russia and beamed as she held up her gold medal.