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Ukrainian Athletes Join Military After Russian Invasion
Dmytro Pidruchnyi was competing at the Winter Olympics in Ukraine’s national colors less than two weeks ago
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Where Are Former U.S. Winter Olympic Stars Today? Find Out Here
From two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan to the most decorated female skier Lindsey Vonn, here’s a look at where these famous Olympians are now.
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Move Over, Michael Phelps: Ireen Wüst Is First to Win Individual Gold at Five Olympics
Ireen Wüst won the 1500m in Olympic-record time and in doing so became the first athlete to win individual gold at five Olympics.
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Medal Worthy Moments: Figure Skater Football, Mr. T and Sleepy Putin
The opening ceremony has kicked off the 2022 Winter Olympics and we are taking a look at the most medal-worthy moments!
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America's Pipeline of Olympic Athletes Is in Serious Jeopardy
Almost 80% of U.S. athletes who participated in the Tokyo Olympics came from NCAA programs. But with college sports business models changing in recent years, teams that don’t generate as much revenue as football and men’s basketball are at risk of being axed. NBCLX storyteller Noah Pransky breaks down the reasons behind this shift and what it could mean...
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Olympic Sprinter Alex Quiñónez Killed in Shooting in Ecuador
Police say Ecuadorian sprinter Alex Quiñónez was fatally shot in the port city of Guayaquil
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Skateboarding Medalist Cory Juneau Shows Us How to Do One of His Hardest Tricks (Kind Of)
Cory Juneau says it’s still “surreal” that he took home the bronze medal for park skateboarding from the Tokyo Olympics. As the 22-year-old San Diego native looks to the future, he stopped by NBCLX to look back at his experience — and attempted to show us how to do one of the trickiest kickflips he nailed in Tokyo.
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How Did the Olympian Power Couples Perform in Tokyo?
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird were one of several Olympic couples that competed at the Tokyo Games this year.
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Which Olympian Wins Most Eye-Catching Hairdo in Tokyo?
Here are ten of the top hair contenders, inspired by everything from Avatar to LGBTQ pride.
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Why Do Athletes Parade in No Particular Order During the Olympics Closing Ceremony?
While athletes paraded their flags according to the Japanese alphabet during the opening ceremony, at the finale they march en masse.
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Why Do Olympic Athletes March En Masse at the Closing Ceremony?
As the Tokyo Olympic Games come to an end, the Olympians that competed will parade their nation’s flags in the closing ceremony. The ceremony will reflect the opening ceremony in some ways, but during the closing ceremony, athletes will parade in no particular order. The ceremony will also include a parade of flags of the countries that competed, starting...
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Olympians Bring Fans Closer to Olympic Village Than Ever Before … Via TikTok
In an Olympic Games closed off to fans, athletes have used TikTok to provide a glimpse at life in the Olympic Village. From dining hall reviews to videos testing out the infamous cardboard beds to videos from training in the arenas, many athletes have gone viral on the popular social media app throughout the Games, connecting fans directly to the...
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Congratulations! Now, Get Out. Olympians Get Rushed Out of Tokyo as Games End
As the Tokyo Olympics wind down, its athletes — and even its most decorated medalists — are getting rushed out of the country almost immediately after stepping off the podium. That’s due to Japanese visa restrictions related to worries about the spread of COVID-19. NBCLX storyteller Chase Cain explains.
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See the Best Videos of Families Going Wild as Their Loved Ones Win Olympic Medals
From Dustin Lance Black’s screaming reaction to husband Tom Daley’s first ever Olympic gold medal to Lydia Jacoby’s friends and family exploding into cheers over Alaska’s first swimming win, families stuck at home are going wild for medals around the world
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The Youngest Olympians Competing at the Tokyo Olympics
A new generation of young athletes is prepared to make a splash in Tokyo. While many would believe that age and experience play a factor in who ultimately wins gold, some Olympians have defied the odds in recent years to reach the podium before they’ve even reached college. Here are some of the youngest athletes competing in the upcoming...
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Mike Tirico Says He's Disappointed Parents Can't Be at Olympics
NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico said Thursday he laments athletes won’t have parents with them at the Tokyo Olympics. “While I feel bad for the fans [who could not attend the Tokyo Olympics], the ones I feel the worst for are the parents,” he said. “Their parents have put in a lot of hours. It’s just so disappointing that they can’t...
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Meet Team USA's Tokyo 2020 Track and Field Team
Meet the stars of Team USA’s track and field team for Tokyo 2020.
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Watch Athletes Reveal They Made the Olympic Team to Their Families
This past year, athletes had to virtually reveal their lifelong dream of making the Olympic team had finally come true. Watch as their families react to the news and prove that despite the circumstances, the emotion and excitement are still real.
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Meet the Musicians of Team USA
For these Olympians, athletic ability is just one of their many talents. Meet the musically gifted champions of Team USA.
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What Motivates Swimmer Ryan Murphy to Keep Pursuing Medals
The three-time gold medalist highlights the importance of his family’s support. “Everything adds up at this level.”