TOKYO| Her total lift of 224kg also set an Olympic record, beating a formidable field that included China’s world record holder Liao Quiyun. Liao finished with the silver medal at 223kg. Zulfiya Chinshanlo of Kazakhstan claimed the bronze with 213kg.In Rio 2016, Diaz won the silver medal that ended the Philippines’ 20-year drought. She spent the last year and half … [Read more...] about Hidilyn Diaz wins weightlifting gold in Tokyo Olympics
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Japan lied about the weather in its Olympic bid and now athletes are paying the price
TOKYO| The finish line of the men’s triathlon Monday morning looked something like a battlefield scene, bodies sprawled out on ground, trainers coming to the aid of overheated athletes, even a few being helped off with their arms draped over shoulders. This despite the Olympics moving the start time to 6:30 a.m. in an effort to beat the heat that, as these Tokyo Games … [Read more...] about Japan lied about the weather in its Olympic bid and now athletes are paying the price
Team USA Fails to Medal at Opening of Summer Olympics for First Time in Decades
TOKYO| Team USA athletes suffered multiple upset losses in the first official day of competition at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, the first time in decades the U.S. has walked away with no medals on Day 1 of the Summer Games. A total of 11 gold medals were given out Saturday for events in archery, cycling, fencing, judo, air rifle and pistol shooting, taekwondo, and … [Read more...] about Team USA Fails to Medal at Opening of Summer Olympics for First Time in Decades
Top 10 athletes to watch at Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO| Following are the top 10 athletes to watch at the Tokyo Olympic Games to be held from July 23 to August 8: Athletics: Allyson Felix, United States The 35-year-old Allyson is returning for her fifth and final Olympics. The American sprinter, who runs the 400m and 4x400m relay, has collected six Olympic gold medals and three silvers. She will make herself the most … [Read more...] about Top 10 athletes to watch at Tokyo Olympics
Women’s Soccer Team Skips Representing United States at Olympic Opening Ceremony
TOKYO| The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team was absent from the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, citing a scheduling conflict. Star forward Megan Rapinoe told NBC’s Mike Tirico and Savannah Guthrie that the team couldn’t be at the opening ceremony because the players had practice, WXIA-TV reported.“Obviously we can’t be there, I don’t know who scheduled us to … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Team Skips Representing United States at Olympic Opening Ceremony