Category: Beijing 2022 Olympics

US Senators Introduce Resolution Condemning Beijing’s Silencing of Peng Shuai

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced a resolution calling on China to guarantee the safety and freedom of tennis player Peng Shuai, and rebuking the failure of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to “clearly and forcefully challenge” Beijing’s narrative over her well-being. Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) led their colleagues to introduce the…


US Beats Out China to Win Mixed Aerials Olympic Debut

ZHANGJIAKOU, China—Ashley Caldwell thinks of Christopher Lillis as family, and Justin Schoenefeld as something even more. Together, they’re Olympic gold medalists. The trio of Americans won gold in the Olympics’ first mixed team aerials event Thursday, giving the United States its first medals in the freestyle skiing discipline since Jeret “Speedy” Peterson in 2010. Caldwell…


American Snowboarder Chloe Kim Defends Olympic Halfpipe Title

ZHANGJIAKOU, China—There were doubts, and falls, and fear for Chloe Kim. Ultimately, there was a gold medal, too. The 21-year-old American’s second straight trip to the top of the Olympic podium—a trip taken Thursday after a terrible pre-contest training session that made her wonder if she really could make it—came with a timely reminder not…


Russian Star Valieva Practices Despite Report of Positive Drug Test

BEIJING—Kamila Valieva, the 15-year-old Russian superstar who was expected to deliver her nation its third straight Olympic gold medal in women’s figure skating, practiced as usual Thursday, hours after reports that she tested positive for a banned substance. Valieva tested positive for a banned heart medication before the Beijing Games, the Russian newspaper RBC reported….


Nathan Chen Wins Figure Skating Gold for US

Nathan Chen completed his four-year journey toward an elusive Olympic gold medal Thursday, following his record short program at the Beijing Games with a near-perfect free skate that earned him a standing ovation from supporters inside the Capital Indoor Stadium. The 22-year-old star landed all five of his quads during his “Rocketman” program to finish…


Beijing Olympic Judges Accused of Favoritism Over Rulings Leading to Gold for China

China’s quest for gold medals at the Beijing Winter Olympics has been one filled with drama. Two out of three golds so far have come from the short track speed skating. Both wins came about from post-race reviews in favor of China, sparking protest from aggrieved players, as well as accusations of referee favoritism for…


US First Olympic Gold by Lindsey Jacobellis

In her fifth Olympic competition, Lindsey Jacobellis won her first gold medal in the Women’s Snowboard Cross for the United States at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Wednesday at Genting Snow Park; a reprieve after losing a last-second lead at Turin in 2006. Sixteen years ago, Jacobellis slipped as she prematurely celebrated while grabbing her board, losing her lead…


US Wins First Olympic Gold in Beijing Winter Olympics

In her fifth Olympic competition, Lindsey Jacobellis won her first gold medal in the Women’s Snowboard Cross for the United States at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Wednesday at Genting Snow Park; a reprieve after losing a last-second lead at Turin in 2006. Sixteen years ago, Jacobellis slipped as she prematurely celebrated while grabbing her board, losing her lead…


GOP Lawmaker Condemns China’s Unjust Detentions During Winter Olympics

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) condemned Beijing’s “gross” arrests ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics targeting those who speak against the Chinese regime’s rule, saying such a move “deserves the scorn of every freedom-loving nation.” “These latest arrests are the latest example of Beijing’s willingness to silence and imprison religious minorities and political dissidents,” Scott said…


Winter Olympics Sees All-Time Viewership Lows

Following the first four nights of competition at the Beijing Winter Olympics, NBC is slated for the lowest-rated Winter Games in history. NBC, USA Network, and Peacock averaged 12.8 million viewers on Friday night, down tremendously from the 27.8 million average four years ago for the event in South Korea’s Pyeongchang. Viewership for the opening ceremony…