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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 » -
Typhoon appears on track to hit Tokyo Tuesday, amid Olympic Games Play Video
July 26, 2021 8:53 AM
TOKYO, Japan - Organizers of the Tokyo Olympic Games are scrambling to make preparations for severe weather conditions associated with a typhoon that may make landfall sometime Tuesday. Typhoon Nepartak is expected to approach east and northeastern Japan from the Pacific around Tuesday, according to local news outlet, Kyodo... more » -
Olympic Games kick off with Opening Ceremony in Tokyo Play Video
July 23, 2021 8:33 AM
TOKYO, Japan - After a year of COVID-related delays and uncertainty, on Friday morning the Japanese flag was raised in Tokyo's Olympic Stadium and the Opening Ceremony for the 2020 Olympic Games finally began. The $1.5 billion stadium, which was built specifically for the 2020 Olympics, was nearly empty... 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 » -
19 killed, dozens injured in Tokyo knife attack
July 25, 2016 6:23 PM
TOKYO - According to Japanese media reports, 19 people were killed and at least 20 wounded in a knife attack early Tuesday at a facility for the disabled. The attack happened just west of Tokyo in a rare case of mass violence in Japan. Police said they responded to... more »