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‘The only difference I see is I’m a black young lady’: Sha’Carri Richardson calls out double-standard in Olympics doping ruling

The comments came after a Russian figure skater was allowed to skate after a positive drug test.

On Feb 14, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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How Elana Meyers Taylor became U.S. bobsledding’s barrier-breaking quarterback

'It's hugely important for people to see people who look like them.'

On Feb 10, 2022 by Kahron Spearman

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Leslie Jones says some of her Olympics commentary videos are being ‘blocked’ (updated)

'I'm tired of fighting the folks who don't want me to do it.'

On Feb 7, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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The Sha’Carri Richardson timeline

A more inclusive court of public opinion has her back.

On Sep 28, 2021 by Jillian Price

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Simone Biles returns to Olympic competition and wins bronze

She earned a standing ovation for her performance on the balance beam.

On Aug 3, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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McKayla Maroney reveals horrific details about 2012 Olympics, Larry Nassar

The former gymnast pulled back the curtain on her 2012 Olympic competition.

On Aug 2, 2021 by Audra Schroeder

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‘Patriots’ on the right are thrilled that U.S. women’s soccer lost Olympic match

Their celebration of the team losing wasn't met well by people online.

On Aug 2, 2021 by Claire Goforth

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Charlie Kirk calls Simone Biles ‘weak’—it backfires as people compare their accomplishments

'Simone Biles has won GOLD in triggering white fragile men like Charlie Kirk.'

On Jul 28, 2021 by Nahila Bonfiglio

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‘I truly do feel like I have the weight of the world on my shoulders’: Simone Biles pulls out of Olympics gymnastics team final

She is thought to have withdrawn due to a mental health issue.

On Jul 27, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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How to watch the Tokyo 2021 Summer Olympics

The show must go on.

On Jul 22, 2021 by Jaime Carrillo

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‘Get our Olympians some proper sleeping beds’: Athletes post their plastic mattresses on TikTok, sparking outrage

While folks applauded the recyclable materials, they questioned whether the mattresses were suitable for Olympians.

On Jul 20, 2021 by Cecilia Lenzen

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Olympic athletes record viral videos to prove beds in Tokyo aren’t ‘anti-sex’

'Love that I'm deep into Olympic Bed TikTok.'

On Jul 19, 2021 by Phil West

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The Australian government accidentally commissioned furry art for the Olympics

The 'Aussie Heroes' campaign involves a series of Olympics-themed fursonas.

On Jul 16, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Sha’Carri Richardson receives Olympic ban after testing positive for weed—and people are mad

Many are wondering why weed is a still forbidden substance for Olympic athletes.

On Jul 2, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The intro to this Olympics documentary needs to be seen to be believed

You won't see it coming.

On May 27, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski