Team USA’s Caeleb Dressel won the gold medal in the 100m freestyle at the Tokyo Summer Olympics. It is Dressel’s first individual Olympic medal.
Author: Rachel Axon, USA TODAY
Why did Simone Biles withdraw at Olympics? Here’s what we know about her status for Tokyo and beyond
Simone Biles has qualified for four individual event finals, starting Sunday, but it’s unclear if she will compete after dropping out of other events.
Nursing moms face difficult decision when coming to Tokyo Olympics to compete
Olympians who are nursing moms have expressed frustration with Tokyo organizers over rules they say make it too restrictive to care of their kids.
Russia officially barred from Tokyo Olympics, but punishment is effectively in name only
Russia is officially not at the Olympics due to doping scandal – there will be no flag or anthem – but 335 Russians will still be competing in Tokyo.
‘No way Games should be happening’: Can Olympic officials keep COVID-19 from spreading?
Public health experts note gaps in Tokyo organizers’ COVID-19 plans for the Olympic Games, including high-risk areas like the athletes’ village.
10 to watch: Caeleb Dressel, a medal favorite in multiple events, is always pushing to get better
Olympic swimming star Caeleb Dressel says he left his problems behind once he got out on the Appalachian Trail for a hiking trip.
Pandemic has opened door for cheaters to circumvent anti-doping rules in leadup to Olympics
Officials have a 10-year window to retest samples to catch doping cheats after the Olympics. After Beijing and London, dozens of athletes were caught.
IOC giving athletes more leeway to express views on political, social justice issues
Under new International Olympic Committee guidance, athletes will be able to express views on the field of play before competition at the Tokyo Games.
Suni Lee going to Tokyo Olympics after rare win over Simone Biles on Sunday at US gymnastics qualifying
Suni Lee’s all-around score Sunday marked the first time anyone had bested Simone Biles in any phase of an all-around meet since 2013.
Jade Carey to accept individual spot on US Olympic gymnastics team for Tokyo
Jade Carey has three world championship medals combined on vault and floor and is now focused on the Tokyo Olympics.