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Katie Ledecky claims 8th gold medal after 1,500m win, notching new Olympic record

Katie Ledecky claims 8th gold medal after 1,500m win, notching new Olympic record

American swimming legend Katie Ledecky pulled away from her competition in the 1,500 meter freestyle and then pulled away even more. The 27-year-old didn't just win gold. She made a statement.
by Brian Mann

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Kaylee McKeown still rules the Olympic backstroke, beating Minnesotan Regan Smith in women’s 100 meters

Kaylee McKeown still rules the Olympic backstroke, beating Minnesotan Regan Smith in women’s 100 meters

At the turn Tuesday night, it was Smith in the lead with McKeown right on her heels. By the time they reached the other end of the pool, it was the Aussie lunging there first.
by The Associated Press

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Refugee athletes want more of them to compete at the Olympics as migration takes global focus

Refugee athletes want more of them to compete at the Olympics as migration takes global focus

South Sudanese runner Perina Lokure Nakang first ran for sport along the road near her refugee camp in Kenya. Now, the 21-year-old is among many of the 37 athletes on the refugee team who are pushing to see more refugees like her able to compete at the Olympics.
by The Associated Press

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With her signature stiff arm and red lip, Ilona Maher rules Olympic rugby and TikTok

With her signature stiff arm and red lip, Ilona Maher rules Olympic rugby and TikTok

U.S. women’s rugby sevens center Ilona Maher has dominated the Olympics, both on the pitch and on social media. Here’s what to know about the rising star — and the rising sport.
by Rachel Treisman

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South Sudan's underdog story continues at Olympics with a basketball rematch against the US

South Sudan's underdog story continues at Olympics with a basketball rematch against the US

The U.S. and South Sudan meet in a group-play game at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, two weeks after the African nation nearly stunned the Americans at an exhibition in London, falling 101-100 in a game that it led for most of the way.
by The Associated Press

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The once-mighty U.S. swim team sinks in early Olympic races, winning only two gold

The once-mighty U.S. swim team sinks in early Olympic races, winning only two gold

The once-mighty U.S. Olympic swim team has only won two gold medals so far at the Paris Games. Athletes say the sport has grown more competitive since Americans like Michael Phelps owned the pool.
by Brian Mann

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Meet Frederick Richard, the TikTok U.S. gymnast competing for (another) Olympic medal

Meet Frederick Richard, the TikTok U.S. gymnast competing for (another) Olympic medal

The 20-year-old gymnast has more than 1.2 million followers between his TikTok and Instagram. But more than followers — or even Olympic medals — he wants more people to care about men's gymnastics.
by Becky Sullivan

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Olympic athletes and events that might be under your radar

Olympic athletes and events that might be under your radar

From the fast-paced 3x3 basketball event to sword fighting in the home of The Three Musketeers — there might be fewer eyes on these events but the contenders and storylines are just as thrilling.
by Becky Sullivan, Brian Mann, Juana Summers and Emma Bowman

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