Olympics
Jesse Owens’ Plight to Gold
Jesse Owens is seen as one of the greatest athletes in Olympic history, winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany. However, what people may not know [...]
Looking Closer at the Suspension of Sha’Carri Richardson
Those that are heavily invested in the world of athletics have likely already heard the news of Sha'Carri Richardson and her suspension. Richardson is a professional sprinter from Dallas, Texas, [...]
Simone Biles Opens Minds With Her Heart At 2020 Tokyo Olympics
In the Women’s Gymnastics Team Event, the Russian Olympic Committee won a gold medal over Team USA. The Americans were favored slightly despite trailing the ROC in qualifying because of [...]
Young Medalists Defy Age at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
As the saying goes, “age is just a number.” And that’s been the approach for several young athletes at the Olympics in Tokyo, all of whom are both under the [...]
Robots Delight And Terrify At 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Even though Olympians are the stars of the Tokyo Games, several robots have stolen the spotlight these past few days. Thanks to the Tokyo 2020 Robot Project, event organizers are [...]
Team USA Medal Watch
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics have lived up to the anticipation thus far, and Team USA has relished in the opportunity to prove its continued Olympic games dominance. Five days in [...]
The Power of Women is on Full Display at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
In 2020, before the decision was made to postpone the Olympics because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Olympic Committee said the games in Tokyo would be historical, including the [...]
Athletes in Olympic Village Cope with COVID-19 Restrictions
The Olympic Village is situated in Tokyo’s Harumi waterfront district, touching the Heritage and Tokyo Bay Zones, where most competitions will occur. 21 residential buildings, totaling 3,600 rooms, comprise the [...]
Fueling Olympians In Tokyo
Upwards of 600 athletes competing at the Tokyo Games leaves Brian Knutson with his hands full. He serves as the director of food and nutrition services for the U.S. Olympic [...]
Cardboard Beds In Tokyo Elicit Laughter And Concern
Hundreds of top athletes worldwide will gather in Tokyo for the Olympics, and many will sleep on cardboard beds during their stay in the athletes’ village. Rumors swirled around the [...]
