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• Sha'Carri Richardson maintains optimism despite finishing last in return to track

  August 21, 2021 6:40 PM

  EUGENE, Oregon - Former LSU track and field sprinter, Sha'carri Richardson came in last place at Saturday's Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. According to ESPN , the 21-year-old Dallas native competed alongside eight other runners in the 100 meters and then withdrew from the 200 meters. Richardson's time... more »

• Olympic athlete whose gold medal was bitten by mayor will receive new medal

  August 13, 2021 9:15 AM

  NAGOYA, Japan - When the mayor of Nagoya, Japan removed his mask and bit softball pitcher Miu Goto's Olympic gold medal, he likely had no idea of the firestorm his actions would cause. Pictures and video of Mayor Takashi Kawamura chomping down on the medal incited criticism from the... more »

• Allyson Felix becomes most decorated female track & field athlete

  August 6, 2021 10:16 AM

  TOKYO, Japan - American track and field star Allyson Felix has yet another reason to celebrate after competing in Tokyo's Games this week. Felix became the most decorated female track and field athlete of all time Friday, after winning the 400 meter race and earning the bronze medal, which... more »

• New Iberia's Morgann Leleux Romero, injured, has difficulty in Women's Pole Vault final at Tokyo Games

  August 5, 2021 8:09 AM

  TOKYO, Japan - Louisiana's Morgann Leleux Romero fulfilled her dream of qualifying to perform in the Olympic Games, but was unable to secure a medal for the U.S. Thursday during the Women's Pole Vault Final, KATC reports. Romero and one other jumper, Anicka Newell of Canada, were out of... more »

• U.S. Women's Soccer Team makes historic Olympic win

  August 5, 2021 7:25 AM

  TOKYO, Japan - The United States Women’s National Team defeated Australia 4-3, Thursday, earning the bronze medal in women’s football at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. It's #bronze for @USWNT in the women's #football - their sixth Olympic medal! #StrongerTogether | #Tokyo2020 | @FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/l0wFK3vsfo — Olympics (@Olympics) August... more »

• Russia beats United States for Olympic Gold after Biles is pulled from team finals Play Video

  July 27, 2021 7:55 AM

  TOKYO, Japan - The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) outpaced the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team Tuesday and claimed the top spot. It’s a #gold medal for #ROC in the women’s #artisticgymnastics team final! #StrongerTogether | #Tokyo2020 | @gymnastics pic.twitter.com/kpYhFbCvjy — Olympics (@Olympics) July 27, 2021 ... more »

• Award-winning Deaf-blind Paralympian bows out of Tokyo Games after officials deny her request for certain disability services

  July 26, 2021 10:36 AM

  BALTIMORE, Maryland - A six-time Paralympic medalist selected to be a participant in the 2020 Tokyo Games says she is choosing not to attend the Games due to being treated as if she's, "a burden on the team." After months of intense training, a celebrated Baltimore-based swimmer named Becca... more »

• US beach volleyball player set to compete in Olympics tests positive for COVID-19

  July 21, 2021 10:19 AM

  TOKYO- A member of the U.S. Olympic Men's Volleyball team tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Japan. USA Today says the player has been identified as 29-year-old Taylor Crabb. USA Volleyball issued a statement that did not specify Crabb as the player, but confirmed that an athlete... more »

• Alternate on U.S. women's gymnastics team tests positive for COVID after arriving in Japan

  July 19, 2021 7:12 AM

  NARITA, Japan - Days before the start of the Tokyo Olympic Games, an alternate gymnast from the United States tested positive for novel coronavirus, Olympic officials announced Monday. The test was performed in Narita, Japan early Monday morning, according to ESPN, and though the athlete's name has not been... more »

• Bruce Springsteen's daughter in line to make Olympic debut

  July 6, 2021 10:44 AM

  Jessica Springsteen, daughter of internationally recognized rock star Bruce Springsteen and singer-songwriter Patti Scialfa, has repeatedly proved she's tougher than the rest by becoming a standout among her equestrian peers. As of Monday, Springsteen's accomplishments reached new heights. CNN reports that the 29-year-old athlete has been named in... more »

• 'Don't judge me, because I'm human,' LSU track star Sha'Carri Richardson tells fans in apology

  July 2, 2021 9:23 AM

  LSU Track and Field star Sha'Carri Richardson tested positive for marijuana in June, which now means she will not participate in the upcoming 2021 Olympic games. Though Richardson won the 100 meters at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials on June 19, testing positive for marijuana means a... more »

• New Iberia to host parade for local athlete headed to Tokyo Olympics

  July 1, 2021 7:49 AM

  NEW IBERIA - A New Iberia native is all set to compete in 2021's Tokyo Olympics and hometown supporters are planning to send her off with fanfare, KATC reports. According to the news outlet, New Iberia Native Morgann Leleux successfully completed the USA Track and Field Olympic Trials and... more »

• LSU's JuVaughn Harrison earns spot on U.S. Olympic track and field team Play Video

  June 28, 2021 6:48 AM

  EUGENE, Oregon - For many athletes, to compete in the Olympics is the ultimate achievement, and LSU National Champion JuVaughn Harrison is on his way to accomplishing this long-sought dream. The 22-year-old Alabama native was selected to compete in the 2021 Toyko Olympics when he earned a coveted spot... more »

• US Olympic gold medalist charged in Capitol riot

  January 13, 2021 5:36 PM

  WASHINGTON - A former swimmer and U.S. Olympic gold medalist is facing charges after allegedly taking part in the unlawful entrance of the U.S. Capitol building last week. Police identified 38-year-old Klete Keller, a 6'6" swimmer, thanks in part to his height, but also because of a Team USA... more »

• Seimone Augustus becomes first La. native with three Olympic gold medals

  August 20, 2016 9:18 PM

  RIO DE JANIERO – Former LSU Tigers Seimone Augustus and Sylvia Fowles earned their third straight Olympic gold medals Saturday after the USA women’s basketball team defeated Spain 101-72. Saturday’s win marks the sixth straight Olympic gold medal win for the Team USA women’s basketball team. According to... more »

• U.S. women's 'Final Five' wins gold in team final in Rio Olympics

  August 9, 2016 6:20 PM

  RIO – The U.S. women's gymnastics team won the gold for a second consecutive Olympic games at the 2016 Rio Olympics Tuesday. The team consisted of 20-year-old Gabby Douglas, 22-year-old Aly Raisman, 16-year-old Laurie Hernandez, 19-year-old Madison Kocian and 19-year-old Simone Biles. Both Douglas and Raisman were a part... more »

• U.S. Olympic gymnast gets a superhero Barbie

  July 11, 2016 5:20 PM

  U.S. Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas now has her own superhero Barbie doll. Douglas will be headed to Rio for the 2016 Olympics after qualifying at the U.S. gymnastics team trials over the weekend. Douglas began making history when she competed in the 2012 Olympics in London and became... more »