TOKYO—Simone Biles came to Tokyo as the star of the U.S. Olympic movement and perhaps the Games themselves. It all came to a stunning halt in the women’s gymnastics final on Tuesday night with an uncertain vault. In a flash, the rest of the American star’s Games came into question. And the United States’ long…
With Simone Biles Out, Russians Win Women’s Team Gymnastics
July 27, 2021
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Olympic Champ Biles out of Team Finals
TOKYO—Reigning Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles is out of the team finals after apparently sustaining an injury during the vault. The 24-year-old U.S. star, considered to be the greatest gymnast of all time, huddled with a trainer after landing her vault. She then exited the competition floor with the team doctor. Biles returned several minutes…
All a Blur as Canada’s MacNeil Claims 2 Medals at Olympics
TOKYO—Races often end in a blur for Canada’s Maggie MacNeil, who wears glasses outside the pool but doesn’t use contacts or prescription goggles when swimming. That means it takes a second or two for the picture to become clear after she’s touched the wall as she tries to focus in on the results board. Did…
Savsek Wins Slovenia’s First Canoe Slalom Gold
TOKYO—Benjamin Savsek won Slovenia’s first gold medal in the men’s canoe slalom on Monday after barreling down the white-water course in Tokyo almost four seconds ahead of his nearest rival. Lukas Rohan from the Czech Republic took silver with Germany’s Sideris Tasiadis, who finished runner-up in 2012, getting bronze. Savsek paddled through the difficult course…
Britain’s Pidcock Storms to Cross-Country Gold
July 26, 2021
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IZU, Japan—Britain’s Tom Pidcock became the youngest ever Olympic mountain bike champion as he left his rivals in a cloud of dust as he stormed to the gold medal on the Izu course on Monday. The relentless 21-year-old seized control after four laps of the 4.1km Izu circuit and he was never challenged, riding away…
Russia Edges Japan, China for Gold in Men’s Gymnastics
TOKYO—Nikita Nagornyy huddled with the rest of the Russian men’s gymnastics team, stared at the scoreboard and waited. And waited. And waited. What in reality was only a few moments seemed like forever to the group representing the Russian Olympic Committee. In a way it was. For a quarter-century, the Russians had ceded the top…
Japan’s Nishiya Leads Teen Skater Medal Rush
TOKYO—Japanese 13-year-old Momiji Nishiya clinched the Olympic title in the women’s street skateboarding competition on Monday, shedding tears of happiness after nailing her final trick and becoming the country’s youngest-ever gold medal winner. Nishiya came out on top of an unusually young field of competitors, with all three medalists in their teens. Brazilian silver medalist…
Osaka in Dominant Form as Barty Makes Shock Exit
July 25, 2021
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TOKYO—Japan’s Naomi Osaka powered through her opening match at the Tokyo Games on Sunday as world number one Ash Barty stumbled out of the tournament after a lackluster, error-strewn performance. Osaka, who is aiming to become only the fourth singles player since 1988 to win Olympic gold on home soil, admitted to having the jitters…
Rider, 14, Dies in Crash During Motorcycle Race in Spain
MADRID—A 14-year-old Spanish rider died after being struck by another rider in a motorcycle race in Spain on Sunday, organizers said. Hugo Millán was run over after going down in the middle of the track on the second lap of the European Talent Cup race at the MotorLand Aragón Circuit. Although a few riders were…
Portuguese Surfer Frederico Morais Tests Positive for COVID-19
TOKYO—Portuguese surfer Frederico Morais has announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the sport’s Olympic debut in Japan. Morais, 29, issued a statement on social media Friday evening. “This is likely the saddest video I’ve ever had to post. In 2019 I qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics that were postponed because…
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