trap shooting In Women's Trap Shooting, San Marino Wins First-Ever Olympic Medal Alessandra Perilli won bronze for the microstate, with a score of 29.
cats Luck of the Cats: How Felines Can Bring Athletes Success Japan is cat crazy. Athletes may want to follow a beckoning cat to bring them success. Natalie Morales looks at feline folklore and visits the temple where cats could make your wishes come true.
simone biles Simone Biles Will Withdraw From Final Individual All-Around Competition The American gymnast will continue to be evaluated daily to determine whether or not she will compete in next week’s individual event finals.
Regan Smith Teenage Swimmer Regan Smith's Pandemic Story, In Her Own Words When the pandemic hit, Smith deferred her enrollment at Stanford, stayed home with parents in Minnesota, and kept herself entertained with TikTok. Now, she’s a contender for the gold medal in the 100m backstroke.
Opening Ceremony Kabuki Theater Took the Stage at the Olympics Opening Ceremony Before the torch ceremony in Tokyo, a Kabuki actor appeared in elaborate costume. Ayako Kiyono and Masa Hattori from InsideJapan explain the role that the theatrical form plays in Japanese culture.
Opening Ceremony 10 Winning Moments From the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony As the 2020 Tokyo Olympics kicked off on Friday, Japan unveiled an opening ceremony unlike any games before. From a moment of silence for the victims of the coronavirus pandemic to unique callouts to Japanese culture, here are the top 10 moments from the Olympics opening ceremony.
Opening Ceremony What's Behind the Firework Display at Tokyo's Opening Ceremony? Hanabi, or fireworks, are a staple of summer nights in Japan. Ayako Kiyono and Masa Hattori from InsideJapan share the cultural significance of the displays.
Rai Benjamin An Injury Caused Rai Benjamin to Miss the Rio Olympics Hurdler Rai Benjamin was given the opportunity to participate in the 2016 Rio Olympics, but a foot injury held him back. Now he is returning for Tokyo 2020, ready to compete against some of the fastest runners out there.
Sue Bird Sue Bird Recalls Her ‘See It, Be It' Moment Basketball star Sue Bird names the first basketball player who made her realize she could be an Olympian
simone biles Simone Biles is Coming Back After Winning Five Medals Gymnast Simone Biles was one of the most decorated female athletes in Rio. Four years later, she is hoping to do even better in Tokyo
