Tamyra Mensah-Stock Becomes 1st U.S. Black Woman To Win Wrestling Gold
"I'm feeling very happy and I keep trying not to cry, but it keeps happening," Tamyra Mensah-Stock said after her historic win in Tokyo.
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Jamaican Sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah Wins Historic 'Double-Double' In Track
The Jamaican sprinter has nabbed gold in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes in Tokyo, after winning the same races at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Greece's Entire Synchronized Swimming Team Is Out After Positive Coronavirus Tests
First came news that one athlete had tested positive; three more quickly followed. Now the whole team is being moved to a separate hotel.
Child Care During Competitions Presents A Major Hurdle For Olympians And Paralympians
If you think parenting is stressful, imagine parenting while also competing as a Paralympic athlete. Lora Webster, who competes in sitting volleyball, is a mother of three, and pregnant with one more.
U.S. Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher Won't Play In Women's Olympic Bronze Medal Match
Naeher was injured in the Olympic semifinal loss against Canada. Naeher landed awkwardly trying to swat the ball away in the first half. She played for a few more minutes and then was substituted out.
She's Still Dealing With The Twisties, But Simone Biles Wins Another Medal In Tokyo
Biles looked happy and relieved after dismounting the balance beam, smiling and waving at the crowd to roaring applause. She's still experiencing the "twisties" but has found ways to cope.
U.S. Long Jumper And Medalist Brittney Reese Says It's Time She Gets Some Recognition
Is she the best long jumper of all time? "I am," she says. "Point-blank." Reese doesn't hold the world record, but she's established herself as an extraordinary athlete over a huge number of years.
U.S. Nabs Olympic Silver In The Fastest Men's 400 Meter Hurdles Race Ever
The world record was absolutely smashed with the fastest field ever to run the men's 400 meter hurdles. Norway's Karsten Warholm took gold and Rai Benjamin won bronze for the U.S.
Gymnast Simone Biles Takes Bronze In A Triumphant Return On The Balance Beam
Biles returned to Olympic competition, winning bronze in the individual balance beam. China's Guan Chenchen and Tang Xijing won gold and silver. American Sunisa Lee placed fifth.
Ex-NFLer, Who Is Vaccinated, Criticizes League's Memo On Unvaccinated Players
NPR's A Martinez speaks with former NFL cornerback Orlando Scandrick about the league's new coronavirus mandates, and why he decided to get vaccinated.