The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Greg Louganis
The 1980s were the height of his run. Louganis was one of the best divers in the world during that period. But his aquatic career started well before that.
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Olympians Who Died Too Soon
Being healthy and fit enough to quality for the Olympics doesn't guarantee a long life. Here are some Olympians who died too soon.
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Athletes To Watch During The Tokyo Paralympics
At one time, sports competitions for the disabled weren't widely practiced. That all changed after World War II, with the many injured veterans and civilians.
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Olympic Athletes Who Lost It On Live TV
If an Olympics fan or athlete acts the fool, it's going to be seen by at least some people, possibly millions, and repeated on the news and on YouTube.
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The Truth About Muhammad Ali's Spoken Word Album
In 1963, boxer Muhammad Ali — then known as Cassius Clay — released the spoken-word album "I Am The Greatest!" Much like Ali, it ended up making history.
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Here's What Happens To The Bowling Ball After You Hit A Strike
The pinsetter is to bowling what the ski lift is to skiing: a surprisingly complicated machine that takes some of the actual work out of a popular sport.
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April Ross: The Untold Truth Of The Olympic Beach Volleyball Champ
Professional beach volleyball player April Ross is appearing at the Tokyo Olympics -- her third appearance in the Olympics, and gunning for her third medal.
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Team USA's Tattoos Explained
At least some this year's Olympians have tats that will be visible to TV viewers, inasmuch as they won't be covered by the players' uniforms during competition.
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Sky Brown: Details About The Skateboarding Olympian
Sky Brown is the world's youngest professional skateboarder, and she'll be in the 2021 Olympics. Here are some details about the skateboarding Olympian.
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Inside The African Boycott Of The 1976 Olympics
In 1976, as the Olympics were ramping up in Montreal, Quebec -- mere days before the opening ceremonies -- more than 30 teams simply packed up and went home.
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The Untold Truth Of Olympic Sprinter Allyson Felix
Allyson Felix has become one of the winningest track and field stars in sports history - but the story of her life off the track is even more compelling.
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The Untold Truth Of Noah Lyles
Even with a lifetime of athletic achievement under Noah Lyles' belt, sports aren't the only thing to make up his person. The Olympian even has a nerdier side.
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Katie Ledecky: The Untold Truth Of The Olympic Swimmer
Katie Ledecky, 24, started swimming competitively at age six, in a summer league at the Palisades Swim & Tennis Club. Her grit became apparent early.
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The Untold Truth Of Pete Alonso, Two Time Home Run Derby Champ
This is the untold truth of Pete Alonso, rookie record-breaker, two-time consecutive Home Run Derby champ, and the man ESPN called "baseball's next big thing."
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The Truth About Underground Boxing Matches On New York's Hart Island
New York's Hart Island is mostly known as a cemetery, but it has a rich history dating back to the 17th century — including its time hosting illegal boxing.
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The Most Memorable Moments From Summer Olympics History
History is made at the Olympic games. Here are some of the most memorable moments from Summer Olympics history.
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The Untold Truth Of Nyjah Huston
Qualifying for his first-ever Olympic Games, Nyjah Huston is set to make his debut at the Tokyo Olympics, leading the first U.S. Olympic skateboarding team.
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Why The 1996 Women's Basketball Team's Gold Medal Was So Important
For 24 years the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been one of the primary outlets for women in what was previously a male-dominated sport.
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Inside The Track And Field Controversy Of The 1908 Olympics
In the first Olympics, the world learned that some countries don't follow the same rules as others for every sport, and so a 1908 race enraged many people.
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Whatever Happened To US Track And Field Star Jackie Joyner-Kersee?
Jackie Joyner-Kersee was named by Sports Illustrated as "Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century" — on the cover of the magazine's September 1987 issue!
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Inside The U.S. Swim Team Controversy At The 2016 Olympics
Here's the truth behind the U.S. swim team's controversy at the 2016 Rio Games, where Ryan Lochte and three teammates claimed to have been robbed.
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The Magnificent Seven: The Truth About The 1996 US Women's Gymnastics Team
In 1996, everything changed when the U.S. women's team, nicknamed the "Magnificent Seven," brought gold home for the first time in Olympics history.
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Olympic Records That Were Held For The Shortest And Longest Time
Some Olympic records have lasted decades, others for just a few seconds. Here are some of the Olympic records that were held for the shortest and longest time.
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Francisco Lazaro: The Truth About The Runner Who Died At The Olympics
It is not the place you'd imagine dying but it's happened several times. This is how one Portuguese marathoner's bad Olympics decision led to his death.
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This Is How Japan Is Preparing For The 2021 Tokyo Olympics
It should go without saying that Japan's plans for the 2021 Olympics have been a bit complicated by COVID-19 — but is the country ready for the big event?
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This Is What Happens After You Win An Olympic Medal
Of course, the first thing most people do after winning a medal is crash in their beds in the Athletes' Village from exhaustion. But there's more than that.
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Olympic Skateboarding: Everything You Need To Know Before Watching
The Olympics reflect the world's growth. Arguably, no change has embodied that as much as one of the most recent additions to the Olympic games: skateboarding.
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