China’s youngest gold medallist told the press her motivation to win was simple: to make “a lot of money” to cure her mother’s illness. The young lady’s drive to help her family casts a spotlight on the dismal economic conditions faced by many Chinese citizens today. “My mom is ill… I don’t know what illness…
14-Year-Old Chinese Gold Medallist Hopes To Raise Enough Money to Cure Mother’s Illness
14-Year-Old Chinese Gold Medalist Hopes To Raise Enough Money to Cure Mother’s Illness
China’s youngest gold medalist told the press her motivation to win was simple: to make “a lot of money” to cure her mother’s illness. The young lady’s drive to help her family casts a spotlight on the dismal economic conditions faced by many Chinese citizens today. “My mom is ill… I don’t know what illness…
US Women Beat Brazil to Win 1st Olympic Volleyball Gold
TOKYO—Jordan Larson fell to the floor, put her head in her hands and cried after Brazil couldn’t return her spike on match point. The frustration of being so close but not quite good enough was replaced by a feeling of relief after the U.S. women’s volleyball team finally claimed Olympic gold with a 25–21, 25–20,…
Just ‘Chipping Away’ Says Modest Kenny After Record 7th Gold
IZU, Japan—With a glorious sense of under-statement Jason Kenny said he had just kept “chipping away” over more than a decade of track cycling domination to become Britain’s most successful Olympian. By not just beating, but absolutely smashing the opposition, in the keirin final at the Izu Velodrome on Sunday, the 33-year-old Kenny earned a…
‘I Feel at Peace’: Felix Exits Stage With Record 11th Olympic Medal
August 7, 2021
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TOKYO—Allyson Felix knows the way to the Olympic medals stand better than any runner alive. She made her record-setting 11th trip there Saturday, after starring as the headliner on a 4×400 relay win that featured a who’s-who of American running. With the gold medal dangling from her neck and the “Star-Spangled Banner” playing in the…
Korda Closes in on Gold, India’s Ashok Eyes Surprise Medal
KAWAGOE, Japan—World number one Nelly Korda pulled within tantalizing reach of the gold medal in Olympic women’s golf on Friday, as Aditi Ashok boosted India’s hopes of an unlikely podium spot after the third round at Kasumigaseki Country Club. Overnight leader by four strokes, American Korda carded a two-under 69 to lead by three from…
US Women’s Volleyball Avenges Loss to Serbia, Reaches Final
August 6, 2021
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TOKYO—U.S. volleyball star Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson woke up with a vision that her team was poised to make it back to the gold medal game. Five years after Akinradewo Gunderson could only watch the end of a crushing five-set loss to Serbia in the Olympic semifinals because of an injured knee, she helped lead her…
Canada Clinches Olympic Gold in a Shootout Win Over Sweden
Julia Grosso converted her kick from the spot and Canada clinched the Olympic gold medal in women’s soccer by winning a penalty shootout 3–2 against Sweden after Friday’s final ended in a 1–1 draw. It was the first major tournament title for the Canadians, who were the bronze medalists at London in 2012 and in…
Slovenia’s Garnbret Clinches First Gold Medal in Women’s Climbing
TOKYO—Slovenian champion Janja Garnbret claimed the first gold medal in women’s climbing on Friday, solidifying her dominance in the field, as the sport’s debut appearance at the Olympic Games this week drew to a close. Japan’s Miho Nonaka claimed silver, while senior compatriot Akiyo Noguchi took home the bronze in her final appearance as a…
Kenny Wins Fifth Gold as Britain Win Women’s Madison
August 6, 2021
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IZU, Japan—Laura Kenny became the most-decorated female Olympic cyclist as she rode to a fifth gold medal by partnering British team mate Katie Archibald to a commanding victory in the first-ever women’s madison in the Games on Friday. The British stamped their authority on a frantic race early on and their points advantage grew as…
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