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Author: Rachel Axon, USA TODAY

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Australian Kieran Woolley crashes into cameraman during park skateboarding run at Olympics

August 4, 2021 Rachel Axon, USA TODAY Comments Off on Australian Kieran Woolley crashes into cameraman during park skateboarding run at Olympics

Australian Kieran Woolley, a medal favorite in park skateboarding, collided with a cameraman atop the bowl during his run at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Why did Simone Biles withdraw at Olympics? Here’s what we know about her status for Tokyo and beyond

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 Rachel Axon, USA TODAY Comments Off on Why did Simone Biles withdraw at Olympics? Here’s what we know about her status for Tokyo and beyond

Simone Biles has qualified for four individual event finals, starting Sunday, but it’s unclear if she will compete after dropping out of other events.

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Distraught Simone Biles pulls out of Olympics team final: ‘I was still struggling with some things’

July 27, 2021 Rachel Axon, USA TODAY Comments Off on Distraught Simone Biles pulls out of Olympics team final: ‘I was still struggling with some things’

U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles left the team competition on Tuesday at the Tokyo Olympics after struggling to land a vault.

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Is there a price to pay for Team USA’s unvaccinated athletes?

July 26, 2021 Rachel Axon, USA TODAY Comments Off on Is there a price to pay for Team USA’s unvaccinated athletes?

The 103 American athletes at the Tokyo Olympics who are unvaccinated are causing concern among some teammates that they could affect their Games.

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‘No way Games should be happening’: Can Olympic officials keep COVID-19 from spreading?

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 Rachel Axon, USA TODAY Comments Off on ‘No way Games should be happening’: Can Olympic officials keep COVID-19 from spreading?

Public health experts note gaps in Tokyo organizers’ COVID-19 plans for the Olympic Games, including high-risk areas like the athletes’ village.

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USOPC says it’s confident in support provided to Paralympic athletes after Becca Meyers’ withdrawal

July 21, 2021 Rachel Axon, USA TODAY Comments Off on USOPC says it’s confident in support provided to Paralympic athletes after Becca Meyers’ withdrawal

Paralympic swimmer Becca Meyers has pulled out of the Tokyo Games because she said the USOPC did not accommodate her personal care assistant.

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Pandemic has opened door for cheaters to circumvent anti-doping rules in leadup to Olympics

July 18, 2021July 18, 2021 Rachel Axon, USA TODAY Comments Off on Pandemic has opened door for cheaters to circumvent anti-doping rules in leadup to Olympics

Officials have a 10-year window to retest samples to catch doping cheats after the Olympics. After Beijing and London, dozens of athletes were caught.

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IOC giving athletes more leeway to express views on political, social justice issues

July 2, 2021 Rachel Axon, USA TODAY Comments Off on IOC giving athletes more leeway to express views on political, social justice issues

Under new International Olympic Committee guidance, athletes will be able to express views on the field of play before competition at the Tokyo Games.

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Jade Carey to accept individual spot on US Olympic gymnastics team for Tokyo

June 15, 2021 Rachel Axon, USA TODAY Comments Off on Jade Carey to accept individual spot on US Olympic gymnastics team for Tokyo

Jade Carey has three world championship medals combined on vault and floor and is now focused on the Tokyo Olympics.

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Tokyo Olympics: Health experts warn holding 2020 Summer Games too soon risks spreading coronavirus more

March 22, 2020 Rachel Axon, USA TODAY Comments Off on Tokyo Olympics: Health experts warn holding 2020 Summer Games too soon risks spreading coronavirus more

Until this past week, the IOC and Tokyo organizers had been steadfast in hosting the Games in July has planned. But they have backed off that stance.

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