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Bobby Finke of the United States celebrates winning the men's 800-meters freestyle final at the Summer Olympics on Thursday in Tokyo.

U.S. Swimmer Bobby Finke Makes Epic Comeback To Win The Men's 800m Freestyle

11:05pm July 28, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

Bobby Finke made up almost a second and a half in the final stretch of the 16 lap race, making up time and surging past the leaders to win the event at the Tokyo Olympics.

Megan Rapinoe says she uses a variety of CBD products as part of the "all-natural recovery system" that has become part of her daily routine.

As Megan Rapinoe Promotes CBD Use, Sha'Carri Richardson Sits Out The Olympics

6:55pm July 28, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

Critics are outraged, saying the anti-doping agency for the Games is ignoring the actions of the white athlete on the heels of suspending the Black sprinter this month.

Netherland's Simone van de Kraats reacts to an official's call during a preliminary round women's water polo match against Spain at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.

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We Answered Extremely Random Questions People Had About The Olympics

6:06pm July 28, 2021

by Saeed Ahmed

As you cheer on sports you didn't think you cared about during the 2020 Summer Olympics, we're here to answer all those random questions that keep popping up in your brain.

What A Sports Psychologist Has To Say About The Olympics

5:29pm July 28, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with sports psychologist Dr. Mark Aoyagi about the way athletes deal with psychological pressure at the Olympics.

German cyclist Nikias Arndt said he was "appalled" an official from his country's cycling federation shouted a racial slur during the men's time trial at the Tokyo Games.

A German Cycling Official Apologizes After Shouting A Racial Slur During A Race

5:27pm July 28, 2021

by Bill Chappell

A German cyclist says he was "appalled" by the words from the sporting director of Germany's cycling federation.

How An American Athlete Found Home In Japan

4:53pm July 28, 2021

by Leila Fadel

Texan Ira Brown always dreamed of wealth and a place that felt safe. He found it in Japan. Brown got Japanese citizenship in 2018 and is now representing Japan at the Olympics in basketball.

Luis Grijalva, a student at Northern Arizona University, has qualified to compete at the Tokyo Olympics and represent his home country of Guatemala. But as a DACA recipient he couldn't leave the United States without special permission.

His DACA Status Almost Dashed His Olympic Hopes. He Just Got The All-Clear

3:42pm July 28, 2021

by Deepa Shivaram

Luis Grijalva qualified to run track for his home country of Guatemala. But, being a DACA recipient, the Arizona college student needed a special permit to leave the United States in order to return.

A medal tray that will be used during the victory ceremonies at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

How The Olympic Medal Table Explains The World

3:25pm July 28, 2021

by Greg Myre

The medal table provides a concise lesson in world history for the past century, reflecting wars won and lost, economic growth and decline, and a country's overall standing on the international stage.

The Unites States tug-of-war team in action during the 1908 London Olympics at White City Stadium.

Sports

Here's How The Olympics Decide What Sports To Include — And Which To Leave Out

2:47pm July 28, 2021

by Sharon Pruitt-Young

This year it's skateboarding. In 2024, breakdancing will be an Olympic sport. Wondering how those decisions are made? Here's what it takes for a new sport to make the Games.

Things like anxiety and depression can affect everyone. These six Life Kit episodes can help you on your way.

You Don't Have To Be An Olympian To Prioritize Your Mental Health

2:30pm July 28, 2021

by Wynne Davis

You don't need a gold medal to justify putting your mental health first. Whether you or someone you know is struggling, NPR's Life Kit has a few ways for you to focus on your mental wellbeing.