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Tokyo reported 3,177 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, the highest number of infections recorded so far for the city.

Tokyo Hits New High For Daily COVID-19 Cases. This Time, No Olympians Are Among Them

2:07pm July 28, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

The city surpassed a record that had been set a day earlier, notching more than 3,000 new cases on Tuesday. For the first time in four days, no Olympic athletes tested positive for the coronavirus.

Russia's Daniil Medvedev returns the ball to Italy's Fabio Fognini during their third-round match Wednesday at the Tokyo Olympics.

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It's So Hot In Tokyo That Officials Are Having To Reschedule The Tennis Matches

1:42pm July 28, 2021

by Joe Hernandez

Officials say they will start Olympic matches in the afternoons to avoid some of the sweltering heat that forced one player to withdraw from her match and another to warn a judge, "I can die."

From left, screenshots from Olympians Laviai Nielsen, Ilona Maher and Raven Saunders' recent TikTok posts from the Tokyo Olympics.

Olympians Are Dominating TikTok. Here's How To Follow Along

1:16pm July 28, 2021

by Emily Alfin Johnson

TikTok is owning the 2020 Olympics as athletes share highlights and behind the scenes updates from Tokyo with each other and followers at home.

Britain's Tom Dean celebrates winning gold in the men's 200-meter freestyle swimming event at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday.

An Olympic Swimmer Who Battled COVID-19 Twice Is Now A Gold Medalist

1:02pm July 28, 2021

by Jonathan Franklin

Great Britain's Tom Dean was diagnosed with COVID for a second time just a few months ahead of the Olympic trials. Now he has two gold medals in Tokyo.

Simone Biles reacts during the artistic gymnastics women's team final Tuesday at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre during the Tokyo Games.

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Simone Biles Highlights The Unique Stresses Athletes Feel At The Tokyo Olympics

1:00pm July 28, 2021

by Mandalit del Barco

Biles' teammates applauded her decision to take care of her mental well-being. But she's not the only athlete who has spoken about the pressures of performing at the Games.

Olympic Pressure And How Black Athletes Balance Being Applauded Yet Feared

12:00pm July 28, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with sociologist Harry Edwards about the pressure Black Olympians face and how it intersects with white supremacy that has been historically perpetuated in the games.

Simone Biles spoke at length about the reasons behind her withdrawal from the gymnastics team final. She's seen here on Wednesday with teammate MyKayla Skinner, as they watch the men's all-around final in Tokyo.

Read What Simone Biles Said After Her Withdrawal From The Olympic Final

10:40am July 28, 2021

by Bill Chappell

Simone Biles' decision to exit the women's team final has prompted comments from around the world. Here's the transcript of what the gymnast said about her exit.

Simone Biles (center) cheers the performance of teammate Grace McCallum after she withdrew from the artistic gymnastics women's final at the Summer Olympics on Tuesday in Tokyo.

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Simone Biles Withdraws From The Individual All-Around Final At The Tokyo Olympics

10:36am July 28, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

"We wholeheartedly support Simone's decision and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being," USA Gymnastics said in a statement.

U.S. players Stefanie Dolson, Jacquelyn Young, Kelsey Plum and Allisha Gray celebrate after defeating the team from Russia in the women's 3-on-3 gold medal basketball game at the Summer Olympics on Wednesday.

U.S. 3x3 Women's Basketball Takes Gold In The Sport's Olympic Debut

10:03am July 28, 2021

by Merrit Kennedy

The U.S. women's team took an early lead against the Russians and maintained it the entire game. The action unfolds over just 10 minutes — or the first to 21 points if that happens more quickly.

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After Winning Her 1st Gold Medal In Tokyo, Ledecky Will Try For 2 More

8:36am July 28, 2021

by Tom Goldman

American swimmer Katie Ledecky's legend could grow by a mile on Wednesday. She's scheduled to race in two finals, less than 90 minutes apart, with a total distance of more than a mile.