-
Over 624K Coronavirus Tests Conducted for Athletes, Workers During Tokyo Olympics
The IOC released their coronavirus testing data on Sunday, which included the total tests and results for Games participants, staff and contractors from July 1 through August 6. Across the weeks leading up to and through the Games, 624,364 screening tests were completed in Tokyo with 138 confirmed positives.
-
‘Olympic Fever' Sweeps Local Gyms and Pools, Fueling Uptick in Membership
Young swimmers are working harder than ever before, inspired by the Olympic Games. The so-called ”Olympic fever” has sparked interest in local swim teams, like Phoenix Swimming out of Haverhill, Mass. While it’s a trend every Olympic season, this year — after COVID shutdowns — the boost in membership is much needed.
-
Moms, Former Olympians, Medalists on Comeback Efforts & What Means More Than Medals
Former Olympians and moms Laura Wilkinson and Chellsie Memmel prove to their kids that sometimes in life the ‘go get ’em’ is more important than the ‘go for the gold’.
-
Former Olympic Gymnast Alicia Sacramone Quinn: No One Realizes The Pressure Athletes Like Simone Biles Are Under
In the wake of the Simone Biles story, former Olympic Gymnastics Medalist and Massachusetts native Alicia Sacramone Quinn stops by The HUB Today for an insider’s perspective on the pressures Olympians can face.
-
Don't Count Them Out: Former Olympians & Moms Making a Comeback
Former Olympians and moms Laura Wilkinson and Chellsie Memmel prove to their kids that sometimes in life the ‘go get ’em’ is more important than the ‘go for the gold’.
-
Who Is Suni Lee? Get to Know the Olympic Gymnast Who Won Gold
Suni Lee just won gold for USA’s Olympic gymnastics team. Get the know the gymnast and see some of her stunning Tokyo Olympics feats.
-
Tropical Storm Nepartak Heads Toward Japan, Possibly Impacting Olympic Events
With the Tokyo Olympics underway, in addition to facing obstacles from COVID, there may be a weather threat as well
-
Kabuki Theater Took the Stage at the Olympics Opening Ceremony
Before the torch ceremony in Tokyo, a Kabuki actor appeared in elaborate costume. Ayako Kiyono and Masa Hattori from InsideJapan explain the role that the theatrical form plays in Japanese culture.
-
The Significance of the Red String From the Opening Ceremony
Performers interconnected with a red string during the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony had many meanings, one tied to a children’s game and another about interconnectivity. Ayako Kiyono and Masa Hattori from InsideJapan explain the red string in Japanese culture.
-
Richarlison Bags Hat Trick to Lead Brazil's 4-2 Win Over Germany
Richarlison has scored a hat trick for Brazil in a 4-2 victory over Germany at the start of the men’s Olympic soccer tournament
-
Jill Biden Arrives in Tokyo for Olympic Games, Meets Prime Minister
Jill Biden is in Tokyo on her first solo international trip as first lady
-
Osaka Makes Her Return Against China's Zheng at Tokyo Olympics
Naomi Osaka’s first match in nearly two months will come against 52nd-ranked Zheng Saisai of China in the opening round of the Olympic tennis tournament.
-
The Cardboard Beds at the Olympics Aren't Meant to Prevent Sex — Here's the Truth
Over the weekend, a U.S. track and field team member started the rumor that the cardboard bed frames are too weak to support sex.
-
Tokyo Olympic Venues Lined Up, Schedule Remains the Same
The 42 venues for next year’s delayed Tokyo Olympics have been secured and the competition schedule will remain almost identical to the one that would have been used this year
-
Athletes Already Qualified for Tokyo Games Get to Keep Spots
About 6,500 athletes who already have earned their spots in the Tokyo Olympics are in for 2021