Tag: Olympic
Japan declares state of emergency just weeks ahead of Olympic opening ceremonies
The order comes as the delta variant has become dominant in at least 92 countries, including the U.S. #ABCNews #Japan #TokyoOlympics source
US gymnastics team opts to stay in a hotel over Olympic Village
Beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb said he’s symptom-free but “deeply disappointed†after testing positive. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC…
Skateboarding prodigy dreams of landing 1260 following X Games gold
ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt speaks with 12-year-old Gui Khury, the first to land a 1080 on a vert ramp, which made him the youngest ever…
ABC News Update: Naomi Osaka lights Olympic torch at opening ceremony
Plus, how the pandemic affected children’s language development, and country star Morgan Wallen speaks out in an exclusive interview. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream…
Simone Biles withdraws from another Olympic gymnastics final
The gymnast heralded as the “greatest of all time†announced she would not compete in the individual all-around final. ABC News Live Update, Weekdays at…
How Olympic athletes trained through uncertainty of Tokyo Games
The International Olympics Committee announced the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Games in March of last year as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world….
Simone Biles pulls out of Olympic team gymnastics final
Team USA ended up winning the silver medal. ABC News Live Update, Weekdays at 9 AM & 11AM EST WATCH the ABC News Live Stream:…
What’s next for Simone Biles after pulling out of 2 events
Plus, Katie Ledecky takes gold in Olympics swimming as COVID-19 and sweltering heat raise concerns. ABC News Live Update, Weekdays at 9 AM & 11AM…
Olympic wins and losses, wildfires and wildlife protectors: World in Photos, Aug. 2
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source
Stacey Hengsterman: CEO of Special Olympics New York | Voices Magnified | A&E
President and CEO of Special Olympics New York, Stacey Hengsterman, discusses using the power of sports to start an inclusion revolution that will change the…
By the Numbers: Simone Biles’ Olympic milestone
A look at the remarkable career of Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, whose seven Olympic medals ties her for the most medals won by a U.S….
Olympics, Turkey fire and drought: World in Photos, Aug. 3
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source
Border reopens, Olympic closing ceremonies, wildfire’s: World in Photos, Aug. 9th
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source
By the Numbers: Team USA strikes gold
The U.S. Olympic team finished with the most gold medals and the most overall medals in the Tokyo Summer Games. source
NBA legend Spencer Haywood works to bring vaccines to disadvantaged communities
The Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist speaks out about his work with the Roseman University College of Medicine. source
US Olympic gymnasts to testify in Senate hearing on sex assault investigation
The Justice Department’s inspector general alleges the FBI mishandled the investigation into the team’s doctor, Larry Nassar. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM…
Olympic gymnasts testify in Congress about sexual abuse
A group of elite gymnasts testified before Congress on Wednesday about what they say were failures in the FBI’s handling of the sexual abuse case…
Allyson Felix talks Annual Salute to Women in Sports
Olympic track & field star Allyson Felix shares what is behind her success and her fight for maternity protection. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream…
ABC News Live: Amazon CEO announces major change to its work-from-home policy
Plus, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman discusses the league’s return and Olympic track & field star Allyson Felix salutes women in sports. WATCH the ABC News…
Simone Biles blasts USA Gymnastics for failing to protect her
The four-time Olympic gold medalist spoke out in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal, saying, “You literally had one job, and you couldn’t protect…
