Author: SG
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Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Speaks Out About the Pressure Put on Athletes: ‘You Have to Be Perfect’
On the newest Deep Dives, a Health video series where inspiring people talk about a health topic that’s meaningful to them, Laurie Hernandez’s opens up about her mental health journey and the expectation of perfection placed on gymnasts. Watch it here!
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Alec Yoder: An Olympic Story by Deanna Hong
“A few days ago Alec Yoder competed in the 2020 Olympic pommel horse final and ended up 6th in the world, an amazing accomplishment. Especially considering the fact that he spent most of the pandemic driving DoorDash every day to make ends meet, as the result of being overlooked for the US National Team and […]
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Colin Duffy qualifies for Combined Climbing Finals!
AP — Colin Duffy, 17, of Colorado qualified third in sport climbing’s Olympic debut Tuesday and will go on to the finals. The teen calls Broomfield home. He is the youngest climber in the field at 17 and will joined in the finals by eighth-place teammate Nathaniel Coleman. Image Courtesy: AP
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Laurie Hernandez talks to TODAY in Tokyo about Jade Carey’s gold medal and Simone Biles’ return
American artistic gymnast Laurie Hernandez joins TODAY in Tokyo to talk about Jade Carey’s gold medal win in floor exercise Monday: “She did such a wonderful routine.” She also talks Biles’ decision to compete on balance beam Tuesday after withdrawing from previous events. “It is a huge accomplishment for her to be able to compete […]
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NBC Special Correspondents Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski Take Fans Inside Their Tokyo Hotel Rooms for the Olympics
Just how many shoes — and frocks and skirts and tuxedo jackets — did Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir bring with them to Tokyo for the Summer Games? Wonder no more: The pair of Olympic figure skaters, who are returning as NBC commentators, brought their followers to Tokyo in a pair of room tours shared on social media. Read more in People or […]
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