Ryan Crouser broke the Olympic record three times in the shot put final and won the first gold medal for the U.S. men in track and field.
Author: Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY
‘It’s not easy:’ U.S. men’s track and field team still in search of first gold medal at Olympics
After six days of competition, the U.S. men’s track and field team has won four silver medals, one bronze and no golds.
Field loaded for women’s 200-meter final at Tokyo Olympics
Jamaicans Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and American Gabby Thomas are the favorites in the 200 meter final at the Tokyo Olympics.
American Valarie Allman wins gold medal in women’s discus at Tokyo Olympics
Valarie Allman won the gold medal in women’s discus on Monday, the first medal by an American woman in the event since 2008.
American Raven Saunders let The Hulk come out in the ring to win shot put silver
American Raven Saunders overcomes adversity to win silver in shot put. As an advocate, she hopes she can continue to inspire and motivate.
American Isaiah Jewett’s act of sportsmanship after being tripped is bigger than a win
After their 800 meters races were cut short, Isaiah Jewett and Nijel Amos showed the ultimate sportsmanship at the Tokyo Olympics..
Elaine Thompson-Herah leads Jamaican sweep with 100-meter gold
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah won consecutive Olympics golds in the women’s 100 meters, leading a Jamaican sweep of the medals in Tokyo.
US women’s 3-on-3 basketball team makes history with gold medal in sport’s Olympic debut
The Americans stormed out to a 7-2 lead and never looked back during Wednesday’s final against the Russians in the 3-on-3 basketball debut.
‘The Olympics is overwhelming’: Michael Phelps says he can relate to Simone Biles
When Michael Phelps found out Simone Biles withdrew from Tuesday’s Olympics gymnastics event, citing mental health, it touched the ex-swimmer’s heart.
Inspired by her late father, American Katie Zaferes wins bronze in women’s triathlon
“He would’ve been crying,” Zaferes said of her father after winning bronze in the women’s triathlon. “I know he would’ve been so proud and so happy.”