Tag: Tokyo Olympics

‘We Did It’: American Ryan Crouser Dedicates His Olympic Gold to Late Grandfather

American Ryan Crouser dedicated his shot put gold medal to his late grandfather after setting an Olympic record at the Tokyo Games on Thursday. After securing his second consecutive gold medal and breaking his own Olympic record as he scored a 23.0, the Penn State graduate held up a hand-written sign to the camera that…


‘I Love Representing the US’: Tamyra Mensah-Stock Takes Gold in Women’s Wrestling

American wrestler Tamyra Mensah-Stock has gone viral after she expressed her love for the United States in an interview following a historic Olympic win, which saw her secure a gold medal in the 68kg final over Blessing Oborududu of Nigeria. An emotional Mensah-Stock draped the American flag over her shoulders as she took questions from…


‘I Love Representing the US’: Gold Medal Winner Tamyra Mensah-Stock Goes Viral After Professing Love for Country

American wrestler Tamyra Mensah-Stock has gone viral after she expressed her love for the United States in an interview following a historic Olympic win, which saw her secure a gold medal in the 68kg final over Blessing Oborududu of Nigeria. An emotional Mensah-Stock draped the American flag over her shoulders as she took questions from…


The Olympics: A Microcosm of the State of America

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been off to a rather lackluster start, but it has shed light on mental health issues as well as a lack of American pride. These Olympics can be a time for reflection as a country and show us who we are right now and what we want to become. Hosted…


Are the Olympic Games Sustainable?

Commentary “Alea iacta est,” the die has been cast. This famous statement, attributed by ancient Roman historian Suetonius to Julius Caesar just as he was leading his army across the Rubicon River, came to mind when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Brisbane as the Olympic Host City for the 35th Games in 2032. The announcement was…


Texas-Born Italian Sprints From Unknown to Bolt’s Successor

TOKYO—The 100 meters at the Olympics is the event that turns sprinters into kings: Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis, Usain Bolt. On one of the most unusual nights the sport has ever seen, fans, experts, and even the racers themselves needed a lineup card. The race that has long defined Olympic royalty went to a Texas-born…


Germany’s Zverev Cruises Past Khachanov to Olympic Tennis Gold in Tokyo

TOKYO–World number five Alexander Zverev won the biggest title of his career when he crushed Russian Karen Khachanov 6–3 6–1 on Sunday to win the men’s singles tennis gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. The 24-year-old, who has yet to win a Grand Slam title, was in stunning form as he demolished Khachanov in 79…


France Beats Russians for Team Foil Gold

TOKYO—The French men’s foil team avenged its loss in the 2016 Olympic final by beating a trio of Russians for a gold medal in Tokyo. Erwann le Pechoux, Julien Mertine, and Enzo Lefort combined to best Anton Borodachev, Kirill Borodachev, and Timur Safin 45-28 for France’s second fencing gold of the Tokyo Olympics. Romain Cannone…


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 Men’s Basketball Team Wins in Olympics to Reach Quarterfinals

The U.S. men’s basketball team on Saturday pummeled the Czech Republic to earn a berth in the Olympic version of the playoffs as they seek a gold medal. Team USA won 119-84 after trailing by seven at the end of the first quarter. Jayson Tatum led the Americans with 27 points, followed by Kevin Durant…