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Jordan Chiles has been stripped of a gymnastics bronze medal, but the USOPC says it will appeal
Read full article: Jordan Chiles has been stripped of a gymnastics bronze medal, but the USOPC says it will appealU.S. Olympic officials say they will appeal a court ruling that resulted in American gymnast Jordan Chiles being asked to return the bronze medal she won in the Paris Olympics floor exercise.
American gymnast Jordan Chiles lost her bronze medal on floor exercise. What happened?
Read full article: American gymnast Jordan Chiles lost her bronze medal on floor exercise. What happened?Romania’s Ana Barbosu replaced American Jordan Chiles as the Olympic bronze medalist in gymnastics floor exercise after the International Gymnastics Federation restored Barbosu's third-place standing.
Olympians are turning to OnlyFans to fund dreams as they face a 'broken' finance system
Read full article: Olympians are turning to OnlyFans to fund dreams as they face a 'broken' finance systemDire financial straits are leading droves of Olympic athletes to sell images of their bodies to subscribers on OnlyFans — known for sexually explicit content — to sustain their dreams of gold at the Games.
Boxing group answers some questions but raises many more about tests on Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-ting
Read full article: Boxing group answers some questions but raises many more about tests on Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-tingThe International Boxing Association has raised new questions while struggling to answer others at a shambolic news conference about the opaque gender tests that led the Olympics-banned governing body to abruptly suspend Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting from last year’s world championships.
North Korea wins first diving medal ever, as China continues dominance with another gold
Read full article: North Korea wins first diving medal ever, as China continues dominance with another goldNorth Korea won the silver in the women’s synchronized 10-meter platform event to capture the nation’s first ever Olympic diving medal, as China continued its dominance of the sport with another gold.
Who will light flame at Paris opening ceremony?
Read full article: Who will light flame at Paris opening ceremony?One way the opening ceremony is very much following tradition is in how the French — as do all the host countries and cities — are trying to keep it top secret as to who will be the final torchbearer and light the flame.
Tarzan at the Olympics: Johnny Weissmuller won 3 gold medals at the 1924 Paris Games
Read full article: Tarzan at the Olympics: Johnny Weissmuller won 3 gold medals at the 1924 Paris GamesBefore there was Michael Phelps or Mark Spitz winning multiple Olympic gold medals in swimming for the United States — there was Tarzan.
Simone Biles, looking perhaps better than ever, surges to early lead at US Championships
Read full article: Simone Biles, looking perhaps better than ever, surges to early lead at US ChampionshipsSimone Biles put herself in position to win a ninth national gymnastics title, stringing together four occasionally brilliant rotations to take a massive lead at the U.S. Championships.
6 marathons in 6 days: Runners raising money for Northeast Florida pediatric patients
Read full article: 6 marathons in 6 days: Runners raising money for Northeast Florida pediatric patientsFreed said the group has to raise $125,000 more to meet its goal of $2.25 million. He’s confident they’ll be successful.
‘They’ll remember this forever’: Special day as Jaguars host Special Olympians
Read full article: ‘They’ll remember this forever’: Special day as Jaguars host Special OlympiansThey came, they signed, they tackled and they celebrated. In between, there were so many smiles and memories that it was difficult to pick just one that stood out the most.
Runners ready to go as milestone 45th Gate River Run arrives
Read full article: Runners ready to go as milestone 45th Gate River Run arrivesAfter two years plagued by COVID-19 precautions, the Gate River Run actually feels like the event of old. The 45th installment of the event, which will be televised on WJXT Channel 4 and streamed on News4JAX.com, is Saturday morning.
Olympic Latest: Paris welcomes handover of Olympic flag
Read full article: Olympic Latest: Paris welcomes handover of Olympic flagThousands of people, including medalists who have returned from Tokyo, gathered near the Eiffel Tower to welcome the handover of the Olympic flag to Paris, which will host the Games in 2024.
Throwing strikes: Track athletes outline job in simple terms
Read full article: Throwing strikes: Track athletes outline job in simple termsA simple question of describing one's track and field event led to some creative comparisons that might help the casual track fan better understand precisely what they do at the Tokyo Games.
Citing anxiety, Cambage pulls out of Aussie Olympic team
Read full article: Citing anxiety, Cambage pulls out of Aussie Olympic teamWNBA star Liz Cambage has withdrawn from Australia’s Olympic women’s basketball team because of the anxiety she’s been feeling about living and competing inside the restrictive bubble in place for the Tokyo Games.
Bradie Tennell captures second US Figure Skating title
Read full article: Bradie Tennell captures second US Figure Skating titleBradie Tennell performs during the women's free skate at the U.S. (AP Photo/John Locher)LAS VEGAS – Bradie Tennell is back on top of American figure skating. They sure missed an edge-of-your seat women's free skate. Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier have a six-point lead over Jessica Calalang and Brian Johnson headed into the pairs free skate, and the free dance wraps up the evening session. “We're really confident in our free dance,” Hubbell said after watching Chock and Bates perform Friday, “and it's not over till it's over.
Aqua Swim School led by Olympian who survived drowning experience
Read full article: Aqua Swim School led by Olympian who survived drowning experienceJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Living in Jacksonville, a city surrounded by water and pools sprawling throughout the community, water safety is extremely important. Aqua Swim School’s team offers a variety of classes and a swim team. Aqua Swim School is led by owner and team leader Nim Shapira, a two-time Olympian who raced in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic games. Shapira started swim lessons after nearly drowning at a birthday party when he was 7 years old. At Aqua Swim School, practices teach children various drills that mimic falling into the pool and show them body control they need to float, relax, breathe and then swim out of the pool.
4-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan retires from pro running
Read full article: 4-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan retires from pro running(CNN) - Shalane Flanagan, a four-time Olympian and the winner of the 2017 New York City Marathon, has announced her retirement after 15 years at age 38. "With happy tears I announce today that I am retiring from professional running," Flanagan wrote in an Instagram post. Flanagan is best known for becoming the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon in 40 years when she won in 2017. Her final race was the New York City Marathon in 2018, in which she finished third. "I hope I made myself a better person by running," Flanagan wrote.
Michael Phelps and Wife Nicole Welcome Third Child: Find Out His Name!
Read full article: Michael Phelps and Wife Nicole Welcome Third Child: Find Out His Name!Michael Phelps and his wife, Nicole, have welcomed their third child, a baby boy named Maverick. Born 9-9-19, he captioned an Instagram shot from Nicoles hospital room with his wife and their three sons. #housefullofboys @boonestudios.Michael and Nicole are already parents to sons Boomer, 3, and Beckett, 1. For more celebrity baby news, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Michael Phelps and Wife Nicole Johnson are Expecting Baby No. 3 -- See the Cute AnnouncementMichael Phelps Celebrates Son Boomer's 2nd Birthday With Heartwarming Family PhotosMichael Phelps and Wife Nicole Welcome Baby No.
Nike further expands protections for pregnant athletes
Read full article: Nike further expands protections for pregnant athletes(CNN) - Nike is making further changes to its maternity policy for sponsored athletes after its previous rules sparked a backlash from high-profile stars. The policy adjustment ensures that female athletes won't be "adversely impacted financially for pregnancy" for 18 months, which is six months more than under the previous policy. In a video for the newspaper's opinion section published in May, she criticized Nike for penalizing its own athletes for having children while marketing itself as a supporter of women in sports. "I'm grateful to NIKE leadership for believing that we are all more than athletes." Nike made an initial policy change after the controversy erupted in late May, exempting athletes who have children from minimum performance standards governing pay for 12 months.
Adam Rippon Shares Details on Taylor Swift's 'You Need to Calm Down' Music Video
Read full article: Adam Rippon Shares Details on Taylor Swift's 'You Need to Calm Down' Music VideoAdam Rippon is spilling all the details on making one of the biggest music video of the year Taylor Swifts "You Need to Calm Down." As fans know, Rippon appeared in the music video offering snow cones to a couple from his stand while rocking a mesh half-shirt and retro diner cap. "When we were all filming the music video, we had no idea what the song was or anything about it," he admitted. And I love the music video and I love the song." RELATED CONTENT:Adam Rippon Announces Retirement From Competitive SkatingKelly Clarkson Offers Advice to Taylor Swift Following Scooter Braun DramaWas Taylor Swift Throwing Shade During This Amazon Prime Day Concert Moment?
Woman first to cross finish line, thousands compete in 41st 'Gate'
Read full article: Woman first to cross finish line, thousands compete in 41st 'Gate'But she and the other elite runners did get a six-minute head start. Others were just trying to finish their first 15K run. For the first time ever, two of the Elite women runners crossed ahead of the first man. UNCUT: Sam Kouvaris' interview with Molly HuddleKorir crossed the finish line of his second Gate 15K with an unofficial time of 43:06, besting Saturday's field and his 2017 winning time by 16 seconds. FIND YOUR TIME: Database of 2018 Gate River Run resultsIMAGES: The 41st annual Gate in photosYOUR POSTS: A running conversationSPECIAL SECTION: 41st Annual Gate River RunOther familiar faces in the Gate were the 38 "streakers," those who have run in each of the race's 41 years.