Category: 2021 olympics

The Olympic Finale

In today’s episode of Counterculture, Danielle takes stock of the Olympic games as they come to a close– the winners, the quitters, and more. Does America value winners like American gymnast Sunisa Lee, as well as the values she represents like grit and determination, or heroic quitters like American gymnast Simone Biles, who represents prioritizing…


EpochTV: The Olympic Finale

In today’s episode of Counterculture, Danielle takes stock of the Olympic games as they come to a close—the winners, the quitters, and more. Does America value winners like American gymnast Sunisa Lee, as well as the values she represents like grit and determination, or heroic quitters like American gymnast Simone Biles, who represents prioritizing one’s…


Thompson-Herah Leads Jamaica Clean Sweep of 100m Medals

TOKYO—Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah retained her 100 metres title on Saturday in a scorching 10.61 seconds as she smashed the Olympic record and became the second fastest woman ever. Double Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won silver while fellow compatriot Shericka Jackson took bronze. What They Said Elaine Thompson-Herah On Her Celebration “I have no idea (what…


US and Canada Set up Women’s Soccer Semifinal Date With Penalty Shootout Wins

TOKYO—The United States and Canada set up a mouth-watering semifinal in the women’s Olympic soccer tournament with both teams having prevailed in penalty shootouts on Friday. After the United States and the Netherlands were locked at 2–2 following 90 minutes and extra time, Dutch striker Vivianne Miedema and defender Aniek Nouwen had their spot kicks…