Soul Cap: FINA 'reviewing' decision to ban swim caps for natural Black hair at Olympics
The Switzerland-based FINA said it’s reviewing a decision to ban Soul Cap’s swim caps that are designed for natural Black hair at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
The Switzerland-based FINA said it’s reviewing a decision to ban Soul Cap’s swim caps that are designed for natural Black hair at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Sha'Carri Richardson suspended, will miss Olympic 100 after drug test
Sha’Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced Friday.
Sha’Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced Friday.
13-year-old skateboarder Sky Brown to be Britain's youngest Olympian
Skateboarder Sky Brown will become Britain's youngest Summer Olympian in Tokyo and hopes to inspire other girls.
Skateboarder Sky Brown will become Britain's youngest Summer Olympian in Tokyo and hopes to inspire other girls.
Coronavirus infections spike in Tokyo, hits worst level on gov't scale ahead of Olympics
The resurgence has fanned concern that Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga may declare another state of emergency in Tokyo less than a month before the Olympics. It could also reignite public debate on whether the event should take place with or without spectators.
The resurgence has fanned concern that Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga may declare another state of emergency in Tokyo less than a month before the Olympics. It could also reignite public debate on whether the event should take place with or without spectators.
Japan Olympic body to patrol for hateful online posts during Tokyo Games
The Japanese Olympic Committee plans to set up a special team tasked with patrolling social media accounts of athletes to shield them from any potential hateful comments during the Tokyo Games.
The Japanese Olympic Committee plans to set up a special team tasked with patrolling social media accounts of athletes to shield them from any potential hateful comments during the Tokyo Games.
From Tampa to Tokyo: Hillsborough High teen becomes youngest runner to make Team USA in decades
Tampa's own Erriyon Knighton, a 17-year-old at Hillsborough High, has made history. He will be joining Team USA as the youngest track-and-field athlete since 1964.
Tampa's own Erriyon Knighton, a 17-year-old at Hillsborough High, has made history. He will be joining Team USA as the youngest track-and-field athlete since 1964.
Gwen Berry turns from flag as national anthem plays at Olympic trials
Hammer thrower Gwen Berry placed her left hand on her hip and took a quarter-turn so she was facing the stands, not the flag, while the national anthem played.
Hammer thrower Gwen Berry placed her left hand on her hip and took a quarter-turn so she was facing the stands, not the flag, while the national anthem played.
Serena Williams says she will not play at Tokyo Olympics
Serena Williams said she will not be playing at the Tokyo Olympics. “I’m actually not on the Olympic list," she said. "Not that I’m aware of. If so, then I shouldn’t be on it."
Serena Williams said she will not be playing at the Tokyo Olympics. “I’m actually not on the Olympic list," she said. "Not that I’m aware of. If so, then I shouldn’t be on it."
Tokyo Olympics 2021: No alcohol or cheering allowed
According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.
According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.
Japan's emperor is 'extremely worried' about Olympics amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.
The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.
Rower from New York excited for Tokyo Olympics
Charlotte Buck made the U.S. Olympic team as part of the women's eight rowing squad. The New York native didn't even start rowing until she went to college.
Charlotte Buck made the U.S. Olympic team as part of the women's eight rowing squad. The New York native didn't even start rowing until she went to college.
Transgender weightlifter selected to compete at Tokyo Olympics
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand will be the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympic Games.
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand will be the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympic Games.
US Olympic runner disqualified over positive drug test
One of the runners trying to make it onto Team USA has been disqualified from the sport for four years for testing positive for a banned steroid, but she claims that a pork burrito was to blame.
One of the runners trying to make it onto Team USA has been disqualified from the sport for four years for testing positive for a banned steroid, but she claims that a pork burrito was to blame.
Tokyo Olympics: Japan’s top medical adviser says 'no fans' safest
Japan’s top medical adviser said the safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without fans, seeming to put him at odds with organizers.
Japan’s top medical adviser said the safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without fans, seeming to put him at odds with organizers.
Tokyo Olympics: Lancet calls for ‘global conversation’ on whether to cancel
Prominent medical journal The Lancet has called for a “global conversation” about the safety of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, criticizing global health organizations for staying silent on the matter.
Prominent medical journal The Lancet has called for a “global conversation” about the safety of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, criticizing global health organizations for staying silent on the matter.
Gymnast Simone Biles claims 7th US title, eyes Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles looks ready for Tokyo. So it seems, are the leading contenders vying to join the reigning world and Olympic gymnastics champion in Japan next month.
Simone Biles looks ready for Tokyo. So it seems, are the leading contenders vying to join the reigning world and Olympic gymnastics champion in Japan next month.
Olympic officials try to reassure athletes over coronavirus waiver
Olympic athletes are being asked to sign a waiver releasing Tokyo games organizers from liability for COVID-19 issues.
Olympic athletes are being asked to sign a waiver releasing Tokyo games organizers from liability for COVID-19 issues.
US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
IOC VP faces backlash for saying Tokyo Olympics are on despite pandemic
Comments from an IOC vice president saying the Tokyo Olympics will go on even if the city is under a COVID-19 state of emergency have stirred a backlash in Japan.
Comments from an IOC vice president saying the Tokyo Olympics will go on even if the city is under a COVID-19 state of emergency have stirred a backlash in Japan.
Frustration mounts as Japanese Prime Minister pushes Olympics despite pandemic
A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines.
A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines.