Commentary In the recent Tokyo Olympics, the United States placed first overall and won the most gold medals. However, China is now claiming first place in gold, but not by anything accomplished on the field of play. After the final official count, China added the medals won by Hong Kong and Taiwan, improving their count…
Netizens Shame Beijing for Taking Credit for Margaret Mac Neil’s Olympic Gold Win, Calling Her a ‘Chinese Contestant’
August 7, 2021
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The Chinese government was shamed by netizens for taking credit for the success of Olympic gold medal-winner Margaret Mac Neil, blasting China’s one-child policy which was in place for decades. On July 26 in Tokyo, Mac Neil gained international fame after winning the first gold medal for Canada in the women’s 100-metre butterfly, defeating Chinese…
Hello, Again: US and Spain to Meet in Olympic Men’s Basketball Quarterfinals
SAITAMA, Japan—The United States and Spain played for Olympic gold in 2008 and 2012, then in the semifinals in 2016. And at the Tokyo Games, the top teams in the FIBA world rankings will meet again—just earlier than has been the norm. The three-time reigning Olympic champion Americans will face reigning World Cup champion Spain…
US 4×400 Mixed Relay Team Reinstated to Final
TOKYO—The United States’ mixed 4×400 meter relay team has been reinstated into Saturday’s final due to an official’s error, a World Athletics spokesperson said, after they were disqualified on Friday for exchanging the baton outside the changeover zone. The American team, comprising Elija Godwin, Lynna Irby, Taylor Manson and Bryce Deadmon, were reinstated by jury…
‘Just Proud’: Ledecky Finally Wins Gold at Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO—When Katie Ledecky finally saw that familiar number next to her name, the emotions flooded to the surface at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. She tumbled over the lane rope to give her runner-up teammate a hug. She let out an uncharacteristic scream toward the American cheering section in the mostly empty arena. Finally, as the…
Olympics Swimming: UK, Russian Men Triumph, Aussie Women Shine Again, Alaska Teen Shocks With Gold
July 26, 2021
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TOKYO—Britain enjoyed a one-two success in the men’s 200m freestyle on Tuesday, while Russian swimmers ended U.S. dominance in the 100m backstroke, and Kaylee McKeown gave Australia’s women more Olympic gold to celebrate at the Tokyo pool. On the same day, Alaskan teenager Lydia Jacoby upstaged her 2016 Olympic champion teammate Lily King to win…
Peaty Sheds Moustache but Wins by Much More Than a Whisker
TOKYO—World record holder and defending champion Adam Peaty shaved his moustache but won, as usual, by much more than a whisker as he powered through to the Tokyo Olympics 100m breaststroke final with the fastest time on Sunday. The 26-year-old Briton won his morning semi-final comfortably in 57.63 seconds, slower than the 57.56 in Saturday’s…
Biles and Ledecky Headline Day 2 of Olympic Competition
TOKYO—Two of America’s star Olympians headline Sunday’s events at the Tokyo Games as Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky both begin their quests to rewrite the record books. The U.S. men’s basketball team begins play, while surfing makes its Olympic debut and the women’s skateboarders see their first action. Here are some things to watch. (all…
US Rebounds From Opening Loss With 6–1 Win Over New Zealand
SAITAMA, Japan—After a stunning loss in the opener, the U.S. women’s soccer team vowed to be ruthless against New Zealand. And they rebounded in a big way. The Americans cruised to a 6–1 rout of New Zealand in front of First Lady Jill Biden at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. With the United States leading…
‘Zero Audience’ For 80 Percent of Tokyo Olympic Venues To Prevent Spread of CCP Virus
More than 80 percent of the Tokyo Olympic venues will have “zero audience” due to a rebound of the CCP virus pandemic in Japan. Muto Toshiro, secretary-general of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee, suggested that the estimated ticket revenue was initially 90 billion yen ($817 million), and it would now plummet to several billion yen….
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