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July 18, 2021
Two South African soccer players have become the first athletes inside the Olympic Village to test positive for COVID-19.
July 17, 2021
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka revealed she was targeted with racial backlash for her decision to represent Japan in the 2021…
July 17, 2021
German defender Jordan Torunarigha said he was the target of racist abuse during a preparation match for the Tokyo Games.
Gina Chiles thegrio.com
July 15, 2021
As gymnast Jordan Chiles prepares to represent Team U.S.A. at the Tokyo Olympics, her mother is preparing to report to…
Sha'Carri Richardson thegrio.com
July 14, 2021
Sha'Carri Richardson may not be running in the Olympics this year, but she still has plenty of opportunities coming her…
Jill Biden thegrio.com
July 13, 2021
First lady Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony of the summer Olympics in Tokyo, the White House announced Tuesday.
July 11, 2021
The year’s best athletes and moments were celebrated Saturday at the 2021 ESPYs, with Black women at the front and…
July 11, 2021
The American Olympic team was missing three players who haven’t come to Las Vegas yet because they’re still in the…
Chiney Ogwumike thegrio.com
July 9, 2021
WNBA star Chiney Ogwumike has partnered with Secret Deodorant as part of their “Watch Me” campaign to empower young girls…
Olympics thegrio.com
July 8, 2021
Fans have been banned from the Tokyo Olympics following a state of emergency aimed at containing rising COVID-19 infections.
Gabby Thomas thegrio.com
July 7, 2021
Olympian Gabby Thomas is speaking out and calling for support for Black athletes gearing up to compete in Tokyo.
Manchester International Swimming Meet 2021 - Day 2
July 6, 2021
After the International Swimming Federation (FINA) banned swimming caps designed for natural Black hair, they are reportedly reconsidering.
Olympics thegrio.com
July 6, 2021
The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics are shaping up as a TV-only event with few spectators — if any — being allowed.
July 4, 2021
President Joe Biden commented Saturday on star sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension from the Olympics over marijuana use.
Olympics thegrio.com
July 3, 2021
Two sprinters cannot compete in Tokyo after medical tests found their testosterone levels exceeded the limit designated by World Athletics.
Gwen Berry Meghan McCain thegrio.com
June 29, 2021
Hammer thrower Gwen Berry's protest at the U.S. Olympics trials draws international praise, and backlash from people like Meghan McCain.
June 27, 2021
A record heat wave settled in over the Pacific Northwest for the second day, with the temperature in Portland reaching…
June 27, 2021
Serena Williams said she will not go to the Tokyo Olympics, but did not want to say why during a…
June 26, 2021
34-year-old Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is the 2008 and 2012 Olympic champion. She also won a bronze medal in Rio de Janeiro…
June 26, 2021
Simone Biles, world and Olympic gymnastics champion, put on a dazzling display during the U.S. Olympic Trials on Friday night.