Fireworks explode over Tokyo's National Stadium at the end of the Olympics' closing ceremony on Sunday, August 8. The word "arigato," seen at left, means thank you in Japanese.
Fireworks explode over Tokyo's National Stadium at the end of the Olympics' closing ceremony on Sunday, August 8. The word "arigato," seen at left, means thank you in Japanese.
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The Olympic cauldron closes, extinguishing the Olympic flame at the end of the closing ceremony.
The Olympic cauldron closes, extinguishing the Olympic flame at the end of the closing ceremony.
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Dancers perform during the closing ceremony.
Dancers perform during the closing ceremony.
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The national flags of Japan, Greece and France fly during the closing ceremony. Greece is the birthplace of the Olympic Games. France will host the 2024 Summer Olympics.
The national flags of Japan, Greece and France fly during the closing ceremony. Greece is the birthplace of the Olympic Games. France will host the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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The Olympic flag is folded after being lowered during the closing ceremony.
The Olympic flag is folded after being lowered during the closing ceremony.
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Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge, who won the gold medal in the marathon, listens as his country's National Anthem is played during his medal ceremony. The medal ceremonies for both the men's and women's marathon took place during the closing ceremony. And that meant two playings of the Kenyan National Anthem, as Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir won gold in the women's event.
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge, who won the gold medal in the marathon, listens as his country's National Anthem is played during his medal ceremony. The medal ceremonies for both the men's and women's marathon took place during the closing ceremony. And that meant two playings of the Kenyan National Anthem, as Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir won gold in the women's event.
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Jets conduct a flyover next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. While the closing ceremony was held in Tokyo, a celebration was held in Paris. The French capital will be hosting the next Summer Games in 2024.
Jets conduct a flyover next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. While the closing ceremony was held in Tokyo, a celebration was held in Paris. The French capital will be hosting the next Summer Games in 2024.
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Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee, makes a heart gesture as he delivers a speech at the closing ceremony. In his speech, Bach thanked the athletes and the Japanese people for their hard work and sacrifices in staging the most logistically challenging Olympic Games in history. "We did it together," he said.
Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee, makes a heart gesture as he delivers a speech at the closing ceremony. In his speech, Bach thanked the athletes and the Japanese people for their hard work and sacrifices in staging the most logistically challenging Olympic Games in history. "We did it together," he said.
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Athletes watch performers take part in the closing ceremony. Because of Covid-19 protocols, all athletes were required to leave Japan within 48 hours of their competition, so there were fewer athletes at the closing ceremony than there were at the opening ceremony.
Athletes watch performers take part in the closing ceremony. Because of Covid-19 protocols, all athletes were required to leave Japan within 48 hours of their competition, so there were fewer athletes at the closing ceremony than there were at the opening ceremony.
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Polish athletes take pictures as they attend the closing ceremony.
Polish athletes take pictures as they attend the closing ceremony.
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The flags of each participating nation are brought into the stadium for the closing ceremony.
The flags of each participating nation are brought into the stadium for the closing ceremony.
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Dignitaries applaud at the beginning of the closing ceremony.
Dignitaries applaud at the beginning of the closing ceremony.
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American athletes show their medals to a video camera at the closing ceremony. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F08%2F08%2Fsport%2Folympics-usa-most-medals%2Findex.html" target="_blank">The United States finished on top of the medal table</a> for the third straight Summer Olympics, winning 39 gold medals and 113 medals in all. Second-place China finished with 38 golds and 88 medals in all. Host nation Japan had a third-best 27 golds and won a total of 58 medals.
American athletes show their medals to a video camera at the closing ceremony. The United States finished on top of the medal table for the third straight Summer Olympics, winning 39 gold medals and 113 medals in all. Second-place China finished with 38 golds and 88 medals in all. Host nation Japan had a third-best 27 golds and won a total of 58 medals.
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The Japanese flag is brought into the stadium at the start of the closing ceremony.
The Japanese flag is brought into the stadium at the start of the closing ceremony.
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Fireworks explode over the National Stadium.
Fireworks explode over the National Stadium.
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The United States' Brittney Griner, right, defends Japan's Maki Takada during the gold-medal basketball game on August 8. Griner scored 30 points as <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-08-21-spt%2Fh_503bb19990d71b68b2d84343466c24c1" target="_blank">the Americans won 90-75.</a> It is the seventh consecutive gold medal for the US women's basketball team.
The United States' Brittney Griner, right, defends Japan's Maki Takada during the gold-medal basketball game on August 8. Griner scored 30 points as the Americans won 90-75. It is the seventh consecutive gold medal for the US women's basketball team.
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Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge crosses the finish line August 8 <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt%2Fh_af4bb17527e168632036b0fa6e6d54a5" target="_blank">to win the marathon</a> for the second Olympics in a row. Kipchoge, the world-record holder in the event, finished with a time of 2:08:38.
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge crosses the finish line August 8 to win the marathon for the second Olympics in a row. Kipchoge, the world-record holder in the event, finished with a time of 2:08:38.
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US basketball player Sue Bird is <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-08-21-spt%2Fh_bc7226718980e05be0decb858cc5a090" target="_blank">congratulated by her partner, Megan Rapinoe,</a> after the gold-medal game. Bird and teammate Diana Taurasi had just won their fifth career Olympic golds.
US basketball player Sue Bird is congratulated by her partner, Megan Rapinoe, after the gold-medal game. Bird and teammate Diana Taurasi had just won their fifth career Olympic golds.
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Serbia's Nikola Dedović, Vladimir Vujasinović and Milan Aleksić jump into the pool as they celebrate winning <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-08-21-spt%2Fh_a15625c29c75324d0b2fcf55f37f79ac" target="_blank">the water polo final against Greece </a>on August 8. Serbia won the match 13-10.
Serbia's Nikola Dedović, Vladimir Vujasinović and Milan Aleksić jump into the pool as they celebrate winning the water polo final against Greece on August 8. Serbia won the match 13-10.
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Jennifer Valente holds the American flag after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-08-21-spt%2Fh_f7a98da2ab04c518550c14c7c1c9ac5e" target="_blank">winning gold at the Omnium track cycling event</a> on August 8. It is the United States' first gold medal in track cycling since 2000.
Jennifer Valente holds the American flag after winning gold at the Omnium track cycling event on August 8. It is the United States' first gold medal in track cycling since 2000.
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The United States' Jordyn Poulter, right, sets the ball during <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-08-21-spt%2Fh_1307b067886f6129d5a535fad820afdc" target="_blank">the gold-medal volleyball match</a> against Brazil on August 8. The Americans defeated Brazil 3-0. It is the United States' first-ever gold medal in women's volleyball.
The United States' Jordyn Poulter, right, sets the ball during the gold-medal volleyball match against Brazil on August 8. The Americans defeated Brazil 3-0. It is the United States' first-ever gold medal in women's volleyball.
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Linoy Ashram, a rhythmic gymnast from Israel, won gold in the individual all-around on Saturday, August 7.
Linoy Ashram, a rhythmic gymnast from Israel, won gold in the individual all-around on Saturday, August 7.
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Japan's baseball team celebrates with manager Atsunori Inaba after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt%2Fh_20d805ee1b60a343b67edab57c1bb89c" target="_blank">winning the gold-medal game</a> against the United States on August 7.
Japan's baseball team celebrates with manager Atsunori Inaba after winning the gold-medal game against the United States on August 7.
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The United States' Allyson Felix runs in the 4x400-meter relay on August 7. The US team won gold, making Felix <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt%2Fh_6df17226e0ece94448232298e60511db" target="_blank">the most decorated American athlete in Olympic track-and-field history.</a>
The United States' Allyson Felix runs in the 4x400-meter relay on August 7. The US team won gold, making Felix the most decorated American athlete in Olympic track-and-field history.
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Brazil's Hebert Sousa, center, celebrates after he knocked out Ukraine's Oleksandr Khyzhniak to win the middleweight final on August 7. Khyzhniak was leading the first two rounds when Sousa caught him in the chin with a left hook.
Brazil's Hebert Sousa, center, celebrates after he knocked out Ukraine's Oleksandr Khyzhniak to win the middleweight final on August 7. Khyzhniak was leading the first two rounds when Sousa caught him in the chin with a left hook.
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The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan places a bag of ice on her face after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt%2Fh_c82d5d9a6c216a4f0d275f26f95aaa58" target="_blank">winning gold in the 10,000 meters</a> on August 7. Hassan also won the 5,000 meters in Tokyo and finished third in the 1,500. She's the first person in Olympic history to complete a medley of medals across both the middle- and long-distance events in a single Games.
The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan places a bag of ice on her face after winning gold in the 10,000 meters on August 7. Hassan also won the 5,000 meters in Tokyo and finished third in the 1,500. She's the first person in Olympic history to complete a medley of medals across both the middle- and long-distance events in a single Games.
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The United States' Nelly Korda, right, is congratulated by her sister, Jessica, after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt%2Fh_1ef78f509d1f661ba17cbf7cac6844a3" target="_blank">winning the gold medal by one stroke</a> on August 7. Nelly Korda, the world's top-ranked female golfer, took the tournament lead after a second-round 62. Jessica Korda finished tied for 15th.
The United States' Nelly Korda, right, is congratulated by her sister, Jessica, after winning the gold medal by one stroke on August 7. Nelly Korda, the world's top-ranked female golfer, took the tournament lead after a second-round 62. Jessica Korda finished tied for 15th.
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Kazakhstan's Sergey Ponomaryov, left, crashes with Malaysia's Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom during a keirin race on August 7.
Kazakhstan's Sergey Ponomaryov, left, crashes with Malaysia's Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom during a keirin race on August 7.
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A Russian artistic swimmer competes in the team event on August 7. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt%2Fh_2383664d8b845653690edb64f8fe7554" target="_blank">Russian swimmers won gold</a> in both the team and duet events in Tokyo.
A Russian artistic swimmer competes in the team event on August 7. Russian swimmers won gold in both the team and duet events in Tokyo.
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Jessica Springsteen, the daughter of rock star Bruce Springsteen, was part of the US equestrian team <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F08%2F07%2Fsport%2Fjessica-springsteen-silver-tokyo-intl-spt%2Findex.html" target="_blank">that won silver in jumping</a> on August 7.
Jessica Springsteen, the daughter of rock star Bruce Springsteen, was part of the US equestrian team that won silver in jumping on August 7.
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Brazilian defender Dani Alves, left, and Spanish midfielder Carlos Soler react after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt%2Fh_bbe049a5800eb5f90d4e598956a6dd58" target="_blank">Brazil defeated Spain</a> 2-1 in the gold-medal football match on August 7. Brazil is the fifth men's team in history to win back-to-back titles at the Olympics.
Brazilian defender Dani Alves, left, and Spanish midfielder Carlos Soler react after Brazil defeated Spain 2-1 in the gold-medal football match on August 7. Brazil is the fifth men's team in history to win back-to-back titles at the Olympics.
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Ashleigh Johnson celebrates after the United States defeated Spain in the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt%2Fh_b1f5bd339ce782ce5cdecc2684560047" target="_blank">water polo final</a> on August 7. It's the third straight gold for the Americans, who won 14-5. That's the largest margin of victory in the history of water polo's gold-medal matches.
Ashleigh Johnson celebrates after the United States defeated Spain in the water polo final on August 7. It's the third straight gold for the Americans, who won 14-5. That's the largest margin of victory in the history of water polo's gold-medal matches.
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India's Neeraj Chopra won the javelin on August 7, becoming <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F08%2F07%2Fsport%2Fneeraj-chopra-india-olympics-javelin-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field.</a>
India's Neeraj Chopra won the javelin on August 7, becoming the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field.
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US basketball players celebrate after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt%2Fh_fbb5e6e6f9790e71f12c0994183a4819" target="_blank">defeating France 87-82 in the gold-medal game</a> on August 7. It's the Americans' fourth straight gold in men's basketball.
US basketball players celebrate after defeating France 87-82 in the gold-medal game on August 7. It's the Americans' fourth straight gold in men's basketball.
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Chinese diver Cao Yuan competes in the 10-meter platform event on August 7. He won the gold and became the first athlete to win Olympic gold medals in three different diving events. He won gold in the 3-meter springboard in 2016, and he won gold in the 10-meter synchronized event in 2012.
Chinese diver Cao Yuan competes in the 10-meter platform event on August 7. He won the gold and became the first athlete to win Olympic gold medals in three different diving events. He won gold in the 3-meter springboard in 2016, and he won gold in the 10-meter synchronized event in 2012.
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Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir crosses the finish line to <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt%2Fh_858792735c3c8bfeccdc9dbf238e95bc" target="_blank">win the marathon</a> on August 7. Her countrywoman Brigid Kosgei earned the silver medal.
Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir crosses the finish line to win the marathon on August 7. Her countrywoman Brigid Kosgei earned the silver medal.
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Italy's Filippo Tortu, bottom, finishes ahead of Great Britain's Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt%2Fh_8b0ed1bae950c6809673c316f9d711ac" target="_blank">by just .01 seconds</a> to win gold in the 4x100-meter relay on Friday, August 6.
Italy's Filippo Tortu, bottom, finishes ahead of Great Britain's Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake by just .01 seconds to win gold in the 4x100-meter relay on Friday, August 6.
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Germany's Annika Schleu was leading the modern pentathlon after two events. But in the show jumping event on August 6, her horse, Saint Boy, refused to cooperate with her wishes. The horse just wouldn't jump, and <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt%2Fh_e2ea37082eedb53e79deba154d931c9b" target="_blank">Schleu broke into tears</a> as her medal hopes faded away. In the modern pentathlon, horses are assigned to athletes via a draw.
Germany's Annika Schleu was leading the modern pentathlon after two events. But in the show jumping event on August 6, her horse, Saint Boy, refused to cooperate with her wishes. The horse just wouldn't jump, and Schleu broke into tears as her medal hopes faded away. In the modern pentathlon, horses are assigned to athletes via a draw.
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Teammates mob Canada's Julia Grosso after she scored the winning penalty in the shootout against Sweden on August 6. The gold-medal match was tied 1-1 after extra time, so a shootout had to decide the winner. It is <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt%2Fh_0a52c11c018e696baded3777427d393a" target="_blank">Canada's first gold medal in women's football.</a>
Teammates mob Canada's Julia Grosso after she scored the winning penalty in the shootout against Sweden on August 6. The gold-medal match was tied 1-1 after extra time, so a shootout had to decide the winner. It is Canada's first gold medal in women's football.
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Cuban boxer Julio César La Cruz poses with his gold medal after winning the heavyweight final on August 6.
Cuban boxer Julio César La Cruz poses with his gold medal after winning the heavyweight final on August 6.
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China's Liu Shiying competes in the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt%2Fh_5fff32ba0db7c8df821a21f71967b380" target="_blank">javelin final</a> on August 6. Her first throw of 66.34 meters was enough to secure the gold medal.
China's Liu Shiying competes in the javelin final on August 6. Her first throw of 66.34 meters was enough to secure the gold medal.
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American wrestler Gable Steveson celebrates after a <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt%2Fh_fa83b7c83d36fcfb8a0035d8791cc125" target="_blank">dramatic last-second comeback</a> earned him a gold medal on August 6. Steveson was named after legendary wrestler Dan Gable, who won gold at the Olympics in 1972.
American wrestler Gable Steveson celebrates after a dramatic last-second comeback earned him a gold medal on August 6. Steveson was named after legendary wrestler Dan Gable, who won gold at the Olympics in 1972.
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Canadian footballer Quinn waves during a medal ceremony in Yokohama, Japan. Quinn, who goes by just the one name, is <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F08%2F05%2Fsport%2Fquinn-canada-sweden-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">the first trans and the first nonbinary athlete to win a Olympic medal.</a>
Canadian footballer Quinn waves during a medal ceremony in Yokohama, Japan. Quinn, who goes by just the one name, is the first trans and the first nonbinary athlete to win a Olympic medal.
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Alina Harnasko, a rhythmic gymnast from Belarus, competes in the individual all-around on August 6.
Alina Harnasko, a rhythmic gymnast from Belarus, competes in the individual all-around on August 6.
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The United States' Paul Chelimo dives over the finish line to win a bronze medal in the 5,000 meters on August 6. He finished just ahead of Kenya's Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli.
The United States' Paul Chelimo dives over the finish line to win a bronze medal in the 5,000 meters on August 6. He finished just ahead of Kenya's Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli.
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The Netherlands' field hockey team celebrates their 3-1 win over Argentina in the gold-medal match on August 6. The Netherlands became the first country <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt%2Fh_ee43255a21088856e898b0025af865cc" target="_blank">to win four Olympic titles</a> in women's field hockey.
The Netherlands' field hockey team celebrates their 3-1 win over Argentina in the gold-medal match on August 6. The Netherlands became the first country to win four Olympic titles in women's field hockey.
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The United States' Allyson Felix celebrates after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt%2Fh_c43d6f52d2aea0dc6f56d09020439a73" target="_blank">winning the bronze medal</a> in the 400 meters on August 6. She passed Jamaica's Merlene Ottey to become the most decorated woman in Olympic track-and-field history.
The United States' Allyson Felix celebrates after winning the bronze medal in the 400 meters on August 6. She passed Jamaica's Merlene Ottey to become the most decorated woman in Olympic track-and-field history.
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Team Italy competes in artistic swimming on August 6.
Team Italy competes in artistic swimming on August 6.
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Slovenia's Janja Garnbret reacts after becoming <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F08%2F06%2Fsport%2Fjanja-garnbret-sports-climbing-tokyo-olympics-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in sport climbing </a>on August 6. At left are bronze medalist Akiyo Noguchi and silver medalist Miho Nonaka, both of Japan.
Slovenia's Janja Garnbret reacts after becoming the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in sport climbing on August 6. At left are bronze medalist Akiyo Noguchi and silver medalist Miho Nonaka, both of Japan.
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Japan's Ryo Kiyuna holds a photo of his late mother after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt%2Fh_847fb05b498eda3551989c461857a2e8" target="_blank">winning gold in karate's kata event</a> on August 6. Kiyuna is from the island of Okinawa, which is considered the birthplace of karate.
Japan's Ryo Kiyuna holds a photo of his late mother after winning gold in karate's kata event on August 6. Kiyuna is from the island of Okinawa, which is considered the birthplace of karate.
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The United States' Breanna Stewart plays against Serbia in a basketball semifinal on August 6. The Americans won 79-59.
The United States' Breanna Stewart plays against Serbia in a basketball semifinal on August 6. The Americans won 79-59.
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From left, American beach volleyball players April Ross and Alix Klineman celebrate after they won their <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt%2Fh_faefc6150a210d35f46498be8df1f679" target="_blank">gold-medal match</a> on August 6.
From left, American beach volleyball players April Ross and Alix Klineman celebrate after they won their gold-medal match on August 6.
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Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto, left, celebrates after defeating South Korea's Jang Woo-jin to win a bronze medal in table tennis on August 6.
Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto, left, celebrates after defeating South Korea's Jang Woo-jin to win a bronze medal in table tennis on August 6.
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Chinese diver Quan Hongchan competes in the 10-meter platform final on Thursday, August 5. The 14-year-old is the second-youngest female ever <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt%2Fh_c25efb2c4e36e8ba76624d8c60fa3ab0" target="_blank">to win gold </a>in the event. Two of her dives were perfect 10s.
Chinese diver Quan Hongchan competes in the 10-meter platform final on Thursday, August 5. The 14-year-old is the second-youngest female ever to win gold in the event. Two of her dives were perfect 10s.
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The United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates with her teammates after scoring the opening goal of the bronze-medal match against Australia on August 5. It was an Olimpico goal, which is a goal straight from a corner kick, and she later added another score as <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt%2Fh_3d38ca534ac779dbd51a3419ada50589" target="_blank">the United States won 4-3.</a>
The United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates with her teammates after scoring the opening goal of the bronze-medal match against Australia on August 5. It was an Olimpico goal, which is a goal straight from a corner kick, and she later added another score as the United States won 4-3.
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Belgium's Nafissatou Thiam throws a javelin on her way to <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt%2Fh_982943442a366f096662fafb4971fa2e" target="_blank">winning gold in the heptathlon</a> on August 5. She's just the second woman ever to win back-to-back heptathlon titles.
Belgium's Nafissatou Thiam throws a javelin on her way to winning gold in the heptathlon on August 5. She's just the second woman ever to win back-to-back heptathlon titles.
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The Czech Republic's Adam Ondra, left, celebrates after he defeated France's Mickael Mawem in the sport climbing speed finals on August 5.
The Czech Republic's Adam Ondra, left, celebrates after he defeated France's Mickael Mawem in the sport climbing speed finals on August 5.
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Australia's Keegan Palmer warms up prior to the park skateboarding competition on August 5. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt%2Fh_3b0447ab85bc74a7de159247fed341ad" target="_blank">Palmer went on to win gold in the event.</a>
Australia's Keegan Palmer warms up prior to the park skateboarding competition on August 5. Palmer went on to win gold in the event.
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Spain's Sandra Sánchez <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt%2Fh_99e39c091abd8b5e3f489dffdd59da42" target="_blank">won gold in karate's kata event</a> on August 5.
Spain's Sandra Sánchez won gold in karate's kata event on August 5.
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Belgium's field hockey team celebrates after winning <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt%2Fh_005a55de11092c221b556085f2dcaecb" target="_blank">a dramatic penalty shootout</a> in the gold-medal match against Australia on August 5.
Belgium's field hockey team celebrates after winning a dramatic penalty shootout in the gold-medal match against Australia on August 5.
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The United States' Joe Ryan pitches to South Korea's Park Hae-min during a semifinal baseball game on August 5. The Americans won 7-2 to clinch a spot in the final against Japan.
The United States' Joe Ryan pitches to South Korea's Park Hae-min during a semifinal baseball game on August 5. The Americans won 7-2 to clinch a spot in the final against Japan.
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The Bahamas' Steven Gardiner reacts after<a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt%2Fh_fbfe1128351faa8afe40eb53969f98df" target="_blank"> winning gold in the men's 400 meters</a> on August 5.
The Bahamas' Steven Gardiner reacts after winning gold in the men's 400 meters on August 5.
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The United States' Zach LaVine scores against Australia during a basketball semifinal on August 5. The Americans won 97-78 and will play France in the gold-medal game.
The United States' Zach LaVine scores against Australia during a basketball semifinal on August 5. The Americans won 97-78 and will play France in the gold-medal game.
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The United States' Ryan Crouser shows a message for his grandfather after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-04-21-spt%2Fh_fc93790d8fbfbb7e24eb0e1c79d16530" target="_blank">winning gold in the shot put</a> on August 5. Crouser, who also won gold at the 2016 Games, set a new Olympic record with a throw of 23.30 meters. It's the second-longest throw in history.
The United States' Ryan Crouser shows a message for his grandfather after winning gold in the shot put on August 5. Crouser, who also won gold at the 2016 Games, set a new Olympic record with a throw of 23.30 meters. It's the second-longest throw in history.
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Decathletes rest on the track following the 1,500 meters on August 5.
Decathletes rest on the track following the 1,500 meters on August 5.
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Great Britain's Lois Toulson dives off the 10-meter platform on August 5.
Great Britain's Lois Toulson dives off the 10-meter platform on August 5.
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Jamaica's Hansle Parchment, third from left, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-04-21-spt%2Fh_fc93790d8fbfbb7e24eb0e1c79d16530" target="_blank">wins the 110-meter hurdles</a> on August 5. He finished with a time of 13.04 seconds, just beating out the United States' Grant Holloway, who ran a 13.09.
Jamaica's Hansle Parchment, third from left, wins the 110-meter hurdles on August 5. He finished with a time of 13.04 seconds, just beating out the United States' Grant Holloway, who ran a 13.09.
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Cuba's Cristian Nápoles competes in the triple jump final on August 5.
Cuba's Cristian Nápoles competes in the triple jump final on August 5.
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Turkey's Eray Samdan, left, takes on Azerbaijan's Firdovsi Farzaliyev as karate made its Olympic debut on August 5. Samdan won 7-1 and went on to earn a silver medal.
Turkey's Eray Samdan, left, takes on Azerbaijan's Firdovsi Farzaliyev as karate made its Olympic debut on August 5. Samdan won 7-1 and went on to earn a silver medal.
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The United States' Katie Nageotte celebrates after clearing the bar in the pole vault final on August 5. Nageotte cleared a height of 4.90 meters <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt%2Fh_202cff9a9f8ad6a09d05f0698f05d506" target="_blank">to win the gold.</a>
The United States' Katie Nageotte celebrates after clearing the bar in the pole vault final on August 5. Nageotte cleared a height of 4.90 meters to win the gold.
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Great Britain's Jason Kenny competes in track cycling on Wednesday, August 4.
Great Britain's Jason Kenny competes in track cycling on Wednesday, August 4.
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Ukraine's Marta Fiedina competes in artistic swimming's duet final on August 4. She and Anastasiya Savchuk won the bronze. The gold was won by Russians Svetlana Kolesnichenko and Svetlana Romashina.
Ukraine's Marta Fiedina competes in artistic swimming's duet final on August 4. She and Anastasiya Savchuk won the bronze. The gold was won by Russians Svetlana Kolesnichenko and Svetlana Romashina.
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A statue of a sumo wrestler is seen near an obstacle as Japan's Koki Saito, aboard Chilensky, competes in jumping qualifiers on August 4. Riders said the lifelike statue <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fapnews.com%2Farticle%2F2020-tokyo-olympics-equestrian-sumo-sculpture-8c9a3588952acf9502221636a5bf29d5" target="_blank" target="_blank">might have distracted some horses</a> during the competition.
A statue of a sumo wrestler is seen near an obstacle as Japan's Koki Saito, aboard Chilensky, competes in jumping qualifiers on August 4. Riders said the lifelike statue might have distracted some horses during the competition.
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Sky Brown competes in <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-04-21-spt%2Fh_c2549005be5dc618c931752e6b2193f8" target="_blank">the park skateboarding final </a>on August 4. Brown, who at 13 is Great Britain's youngest-ever athlete to compete in the Summer Olympics, won a bronze medal. Japan's Sakura Yosozumi won the gold, and her compatriot Kokona Hiraki won the silver. Hiraki is just 12 years old.
Sky Brown competes in the park skateboarding final on August 4. Brown, who at 13 is Great Britain's youngest-ever athlete to compete in the Summer Olympics, won a bronze medal. Japan's Sakura Yosozumi won the gold, and her compatriot Kokona Hiraki won the silver. Hiraki is just 12 years old.
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Spanish decathlete Jorge Ureña competes in the high jump on August 4.
Spanish decathlete Jorge Ureña competes in the high jump on August 4.
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Sydney McLaughlin finishes just ahead of fellow American Dalilah Muhammad, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-03-21-spt%2Fh_001278266bf285c1d7be43464aa383c5" target="_blank">breaking her own world record to win the 400-meter hurdles</a> on August 4. McLaughlin's time was 51.46 seconds, and Muhammad's was 51.58. Muhammad's time is the second-fastest in history.
Sydney McLaughlin finishes just ahead of fellow American Dalilah Muhammad, breaking her own world record to win the 400-meter hurdles on August 4. McLaughlin's time was 51.46 seconds, and Muhammad's was 51.58. Muhammad's time is the second-fastest in history.
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From left, Italy's Simone Consonni and Filippo Ganna celebrate after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-04-21-spt%2Fh_78cf746b97bccd1690781b8701b0f329" target="_blank">setting a new world record</a> and winning a gold medal in the team pursuit event on August 4.
From left, Italy's Simone Consonni and Filippo Ganna celebrate after setting a new world record and winning a gold medal in the team pursuit event on August 4.
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Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse lies on the track after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-04-21-spt%2Fh_329822ffaa1cc67218da92bea7a9c900" target="_blank">winning the 200-meter final</a> on August 4. It's the first Olympic gold for De Grasse, who won bronze in the 100 this year and was the silver medalist in the 200 five years ago.
Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse lies on the track after winning the 200-meter final on August 4. It's the first Olympic gold for De Grasse, who won bronze in the 100 this year and was the silver medalist in the 200 five years ago.
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Emmanuel Korir, left, crosses the finish line just ahead of fellow Kenyan Ferguson Rotich <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-04-21-spt%2Fh_0ecaf8fa5aa10f4087557bd3420c96b7" target="_blank">to win gold in the 800 meters</a> on August 4. Kenyan runners have won the 800 at the last four Olympics.
Emmanuel Korir, left, crosses the finish line just ahead of fellow Kenyan Ferguson Rotich to win gold in the 800 meters on August 4. Kenyan runners have won the 800 at the last four Olympics.
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Singaporean swimmer Li-Shan Chantal Liew grabs a drink while competing in the 10-kilometer open-water event on August 4.
Singaporean swimmer Li-Shan Chantal Liew grabs a drink while competing in the 10-kilometer open-water event on August 4.
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US gymnast Simone Biles competes in the balance beam final on Tuesday, August 3. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F08%2F03%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fsimone-biles-return-balance-beam%2Findex.html" target="_blank">She won the bronze</a> in her much-anticipated return to competition.
US gymnast Simone Biles competes in the balance beam final on Tuesday, August 3. She won the bronze in her much-anticipated return to competition.
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Sweden's Armand "Mondo" Duplantis competes in the pole vault final on August 3. He would go on to win the gold.
Sweden's Armand "Mondo" Duplantis competes in the pole vault final on August 3. He would go on to win the gold.
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American runners Athing Mu, left, and Raevyn Rogers celebrate after the 800 meters on August 3. Mu, 19, won the gold and is <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-03-21-spt%2Fh_4ae43952a2625a65718b5cbc88da554d" target="_blank">the second-youngest 800-meter champion in history.</a> Rodgers won the bronze.
American runners Athing Mu, left, and Raevyn Rogers celebrate after the 800 meters on August 3. Mu, 19, won the gold and is the second-youngest 800-meter champion in history. Rodgers won the bronze.
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Poland's Anita Wlodarczyk celebrates after winning gold in the hammer throw on August 3. Wlodarczyk is<a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-03-21-spt%2Fh_91f7f59d8442402997076f949c92db18" target="_blank"> the first woman to win a specific individual athletics event three times in a row</a> at the Olympic Games.
Poland's Anita Wlodarczyk celebrates after winning gold in the hammer throw on August 3. Wlodarczyk is the first woman to win a specific individual athletics event three times in a row at the Olympic Games.
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Spain's Alberto Ginés López competes in sport climbing on August 3. He would go on to win gold.
Spain's Alberto Ginés López competes in sport climbing on August 3. He would go on to win gold.
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Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah reacts <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-03-21-spt%2Fh_bf3e0de4ba9674243fe29a8b449e5c1b" target="_blank">after defending her crown </a>in the 200 meters on August 3. She also won gold in the 100 meters on Saturday. She's the first-ever woman to win the 100 and 200 double at consecutive Olympic Games.
Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah reacts after defending her crown in the 200 meters on August 3. She also won gold in the 100 meters on Saturday. She's the first-ever woman to win the 100 and 200 double at consecutive Olympic Games.
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US gymnast Simone Biles is congratulated by coach Cecile Canqueteau-Landi as it became evident that Biles would earn a medal on August 3. Biles now has seven Olympic medals, tying her with Shannon Miller for the most by an American gymnast.
US gymnast Simone Biles is congratulated by coach Cecile Canqueteau-Landi as it became evident that Biles would earn a medal on August 3. Biles now has seven Olympic medals, tying her with Shannon Miller for the most by an American gymnast.
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German sailors Erik Heil and Thomas Ploessel jump into the water as they celebrate winning bronze in the 49er category on August 3.
German sailors Erik Heil and Thomas Ploessel jump into the water as they celebrate winning bronze in the 49er category on August 3.
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Athletes compete in a 400-meter heat on August 3.
Athletes compete in a 400-meter heat on August 3.
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Norway's Karsten Warholm celebrates after winning gold in the 400-meter hurdles on August 3. Warholm finished the race in 45.94 seconds, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-02-21-spt%2Fh_c575aefe40b0453a64105030fdda4b1c" target="_blank">breaking his own world record.</a>
Norway's Karsten Warholm celebrates after winning gold in the 400-meter hurdles on August 3. Warholm finished the race in 45.94 seconds, breaking his own world record.
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Japan's Sena Irie, right, celebrates after defeating the Philippines's Nesthy Petecio to win the women's featherweight final on August 3.
Japan's Sena Irie, right, celebrates after defeating the Philippines's Nesthy Petecio to win the women's featherweight final on August 3.
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Germany's Malaika Mihambo <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-02-21-spt%2Fh_b269858c371c79e5729bac518d0211df" target="_blank">won gold in the long jump</a> on August 3. She leapt from third to the top of the leaderboard on her final attempt.
Germany's Malaika Mihambo won gold in the long jump on August 3. She leapt from third to the top of the leaderboard on her final attempt.
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South Africa's Kyle Blignaut competes in the shot put on August 3.
South Africa's Kyle Blignaut competes in the shot put on August 3.
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Denmark's Viktor Axelsen is applauded after receiving his <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-02-21-spt%2Fh_9eeee5368bdc8f9a5ecb35b3a3a125fc" target="_blank">badminton gold medal</a> on Monday, August 2. He is the first player from outside of Asia to win Olympic gold in men's singles in more than 20 years.
Denmark's Viktor Axelsen is applauded after receiving his badminton gold medal on Monday, August 2. He is the first player from outside of Asia to win Olympic gold in men's singles in more than 20 years.
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The United States' Carli Lloyd leaves the field after the Americans <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-02-21-spt%2Fh_b1b8d645ed70fa3fab891ec3cb76cf07" target="_blank">lost to Canada in a semifinal match</a> on August 2. The US team was trying to become the first reigning World Cup champion to win Olympic gold.
The United States' Carli Lloyd leaves the field after the Americans lost to Canada in a semifinal match on August 2. The US team was trying to become the first reigning World Cup champion to win Olympic gold.
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New Zealand's Laurel Hubbard competes in weightlifting on Monday, August 2. She <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-02-21-spt%2Fh_80658388c8d42fe99194a6687e9a0307" target="_blank">is the first openly transgender woman to compete</a> in the 125-year history of the Olympics.
New Zealand's Laurel Hubbard competes in weightlifting on Monday, August 2. She is the first openly transgender woman to compete in the 125-year history of the Olympics.
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This photo, taken underwater, shows Greece's Evangelia Papazoglou and Evangelia Platanioti competing in artistic swimming on August 2. Artistic swimming used to be called synchronized swimming at the Olympics.
This photo, taken underwater, shows Greece's Evangelia Papazoglou and Evangelia Platanioti competing in artistic swimming on August 2. Artistic swimming used to be called synchronized swimming at the Olympics.
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Jade Carey, a US gymnast <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-02-21-spt%2Fh_b7894bf5c54fa32296e7e1f0ab3b03dc" target="_blank">who won gold in the floor exercise,</a> places her medal over the neck of her father and coach, Brian, on August 2.
Jade Carey, a US gymnast who won gold in the floor exercise, places her medal over the neck of her father and coach, Brian, on August 2.
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Runners compete in the 3,000-meter steeplechase on August 2.
Runners compete in the 3,000-meter steeplechase on August 2.
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Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim, left, and Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi share the podium during a medal ceremony on August 2. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-01-21-spt%2Fh_86532abc405785d7c29b0fda0e27cdce" target="_blank">They agreed to share the gold medal in high jump</a> after they both cleared 2.37 meters but failed to clear 2.39. Beside them is bronze medalist Maksim Nedasekau of Belarus. No one was given a silver medal.
Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim, left, and Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi share the podium during a medal ceremony on August 2. They agreed to share the gold medal in high jump after they both cleared 2.37 meters but failed to clear 2.39. Beside them is bronze medalist Maksim Nedasekau of Belarus. No one was given a silver medal.
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Kyrgyzstan's Akzhol Makhmudov, top, competes against Tunisia's Lamjed Maafi in Greco-Roman wrestling on August 2. Makhmudov went on to win a silver medal.
Kyrgyzstan's Akzhol Makhmudov, top, competes against Tunisia's Lamjed Maafi in Greco-Roman wrestling on August 2. Makhmudov went on to win a silver medal.
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Cyclists from New Zealand competes in a team pursuit heat while China's Zhong Tianshi, left, takes a break on August 2.
Cyclists from New Zealand competes in a team pursuit heat while China's Zhong Tianshi, left, takes a break on August 2.
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American Valarie Allman celebrates <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-02-21-spt%2Fh_9c313d4717e617966da08ec40cab0b49" target="_blank">winning the gold medal</a> in the discus on August 2.
American Valarie Allman celebrates winning the gold medal in the discus on August 2.
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India's Neha Goyal embraces Navneet Kaur after a 1-0 win over Australia in a field hockey quarterfinal on August 2.
India's Neha Goyal embraces Navneet Kaur after a 1-0 win over Australia in a field hockey quarterfinal on August 2.
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Dutch runner Sifan Hassan celebrates after winning <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-01-21-spt%2Fh_7420134ef52384301a9248b1d162bb5f" target="_blank">her 1,500-meter heat</a> on August 2. Hassan won despite falling down at the beginning of the last lap. She tripped over another runner but got up and raced past the field.
Dutch runner Sifan Hassan celebrates after winning her 1,500-meter heat on August 2. Hassan won despite falling down at the beginning of the last lap. She tripped over another runner but got up and raced past the field.
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Puerto Rico's Jasmine Camacho-Quinn leads the field on her way to a gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles on August 2. It was Puerto Rico's second-ever gold medal and its first in track.
Puerto Rico's Jasmine Camacho-Quinn leads the field on her way to a gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles on August 2. It was Puerto Rico's second-ever gold medal and its first in track.
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Chile's Humberto Mansilla competes in hammer throw qualifications on August 2.
Chile's Humberto Mansilla competes in hammer throw qualifications on August 2.
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Greece's Miltiadis Tentoglou competes in the long jump on August 2. Both he and Cuba's Juan Miguel Echevarria had a top jump of 8.41 meters, but <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-01-21-spt%2Fh_e020f618747e2ab11a985a7728bfc2e8" target="_blank">Tentoglou won the gold medal</a> because his second-best jump was longer than Echevarria's.
Greece's Miltiadis Tentoglou competes in the long jump on August 2. Both he and Cuba's Juan Miguel Echevarria had a top jump of 8.41 meters, but Tentoglou won the gold medal because his second-best jump was longer than Echevarria's.
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Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade poses with her medals on August 2. During these Games, she won gold in the vault and silver in the individual all-around.
Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade poses with her medals on August 2. During these Games, she won gold in the vault and silver in the individual all-around.
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Polish table-tennis player Natalia Partyka, who was born without a right hand and forearm, eyes the ball during a doubles match on August 2. In the foreground is South Korea's Choi Hyo-joo. Partyka has competed in both the Olympics and the Paralympics.
Polish table-tennis player Natalia Partyka, who was born without a right hand and forearm, eyes the ball during a doubles match on August 2. In the foreground is South Korea's Choi Hyo-joo. Partyka has competed in both the Olympics and the Paralympics.
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Italian sprinter Lamont Marcell Jacobs <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F08%2F01%2Fsport%2Flamont-marcell-jacobs-olympics-100m-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">wins the 100-meter final</a> on Sunday, August 1. He finished the race in 9.80 seconds, winning the first 100 final since the retirement of three-time champion Usain Bolt.
Italian sprinter Lamont Marcell Jacobs wins the 100-meter final on Sunday, August 1. He finished the race in 9.80 seconds, winning the first 100 final since the retirement of three-time champion Usain Bolt.
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From left, the United States' Caeleb Dressel, Brazil's Bruno Fratus, Great Britain's Benjamin Proud and Italy's Lorenzo Zazzeri swim the 50-meter freestyle final on August 1. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-31-21-spt%2Fh_c226c17ea9aa7f2579e8e24284aa494f" target="_blank">Dressel went on to win</a> with an Olympic record time of 21.07 seconds. He won five golds in Tokyo.
From left, the United States' Caeleb Dressel, Brazil's Bruno Fratus, Great Britain's Benjamin Proud and Italy's Lorenzo Zazzeri swim the 50-meter freestyle final on August 1. Dressel went on to win with an Olympic record time of 21.07 seconds. He won five golds in Tokyo.
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British diver Tom Daley, who has a whole <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmadewithlovebytomdaley%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Instagram account</a> devoted to his hobby of knitting and crochet, works on a new creation while watching the women's 3-meter springboard final on August 1. On his Instagram Stories, he revealed he was making a "jumper," or sweater, for a French bulldog. Daley <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F07%2F26%2Fsport%2Ftom-daley-matty-lee-diving-olympic-gold-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">picked up the hobby</a> during the pandemic.
British diver Tom Daley, who has a whole Instagram account devoted to his hobby of knitting and crochet, works on a new creation while watching the women's 3-meter springboard final on August 1. On his Instagram Stories, he revealed he was making a "jumper," or sweater, for a French bulldog. Daley picked up the hobby during the pandemic.
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Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-01-21-spt%2Fh_81ebfce1a9943387db3fea815ae110da" target="_blank">won gold in the vault</a> on August 1.
Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade won gold in the vault on August 1.
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Germany's Alexander Zverev reacts after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-01-21-spt%2Fh_2399c259ddcbd7c3811fb5fc9da62c03" target="_blank">winning his gold-medal tennis match</a> on August 1. He defeated Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-1.
Germany's Alexander Zverev reacts after winning his gold-medal tennis match on August 1. He defeated Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-1.
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The United States' Isaiah Jewett, left, and Botswana's Nijel Amos help each other to their feet after falling during an 800-meter semifinal on August 1. They embraced and went on to finish the race together.
The United States' Isaiah Jewett, left, and Botswana's Nijel Amos help each other to their feet after falling during an 800-meter semifinal on August 1. They embraced and went on to finish the race together.
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Field hockey players from Spain warm up before their match against Belgium on August 1.
Field hockey players from Spain warm up before their match against Belgium on August 1.
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During the medal ceremony for the women's shot put, the United States' Raven Saunders lifted her arms above her head and made an X with her wrists. When the silver medalist was asked what <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F08%2F02%2Fsport%2Fraven-saunders-podium-protest-olympics-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">the gesture</a> meant, she explained that "it's the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet." Saunders has been outspoken in the past about <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F05%2F27%2Fsport%2Fraven-saunders-olympics-shot-put-spt-intl-cmd%2Findex.html" target="_blank">her desire to destigmatize mental health.</a> "Shout out to all my Black people. Shout out to all my LGBTQ community. Shout out to all my people dealing with mental health," she said. "At the end of the day, we understand it's bigger than us and it's bigger than the powers that be."
During the medal ceremony for the women's shot put, the United States' Raven Saunders lifted her arms above her head and made an X with her wrists. When the silver medalist was asked what the gesture meant, she explained that "it's the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet." Saunders has been outspoken in the past about her desire to destigmatize mental health. "Shout out to all my Black people. Shout out to all my LGBTQ community. Shout out to all my people dealing with mental health," she said. "At the end of the day, we understand it's bigger than us and it's bigger than the powers that be."
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China's Fan Yilin competes in the uneven bars final on August 1.
China's Fan Yilin competes in the uneven bars final on August 1.
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Dutch sailor Kiran Badloe jumps into the water to celebrate after winning gold in the men's RS:X category on August 1.
Dutch sailor Kiran Badloe jumps into the water to celebrate after winning gold in the men's RS:X category on August 1.
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Venezuela's Yulimar Rojas celebrates after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-01-21-spt%2Fh_2505806e001df14d45588ce165a9747a" target="_blank">setting a new world record in the triple jump</a> on August 1. On her last jump of the night, she jumped 15.67 meters, breaking a record that had stood since 1995. It is Rojas' first Olympic gold medal.
Venezuela's Yulimar Rojas celebrates after setting a new world record in the triple jump on August 1. On her last jump of the night, she jumped 15.67 meters, breaking a record that had stood since 1995. It is Rojas' first Olympic gold medal.
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French boxer Mourad Aliev refused to leave the ring after he was disqualified in his bout against Frazer Clarke on August 1. His protest lasted about an hour. He was disqualified for what the referee determined was an intentional headbutt.
French boxer Mourad Aliev refused to leave the ring after he was disqualified in his bout against Frazer Clarke on August 1. His protest lasted about an hour. He was disqualified for what the referee determined was an intentional headbutt.
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Australian swimmer Emma McKeon dives into the pool at the start of the 50-meter freestyle final on August 1. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-31-21-spt%2Fh_a446974be9f9f42dd484d438fdc1f426" target="_blank">She won her third gold in Tokyo</a> and set an Olympic record time of 23.81 seconds.
Australian swimmer Emma McKeon dives into the pool at the start of the 50-meter freestyle final on August 1. She won her third gold in Tokyo and set an Olympic record time of 23.81 seconds.
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The United States' Raven Saunders competes in the shot put on August 1. Saunders, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-01-21-spt%2Fh_49dcfff65c83baeeee7adb5ad0c3dc67" target="_blank">who stood out with her eye-catching mask and her green and purple hair,</a> won the silver.
The United States' Raven Saunders competes in the shot put on August 1. Saunders, who stood out with her eye-catching mask and her green and purple hair, won the silver.
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Georgia's Iakobi Kajaia, left, takes on Russian Sergei Semenov in a Greco-Roman wrestling quarterfinal on August 1. Kajaia went on to win a silver medal.
Georgia's Iakobi Kajaia, left, takes on Russian Sergei Semenov in a Greco-Roman wrestling quarterfinal on August 1. Kajaia went on to win a silver medal.
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Divers warm up ahead of the women's 3-meter springboard finals on August 1.
Divers warm up ahead of the women's 3-meter springboard finals on August 1.
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From left, Italy's Gregorio Paltrinieri, the United States' Bobby Finke, Ukraine's Mykhailo Romanchuk, Germany's Florian Wellbrock and Great Britain's Daniel Jervis race the 1,500-meter freestyle on August 1. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-31-21-spt%2Fh_fd9cb74d1f4403d6a096f915c2eeb0dd" target="_blank">Finke won the gold</a> after racing down Romanchuk and Wellbrock in the final 50 meters. Finke also won gold in the 800-meter freestyle earlier in these Olympics.
From left, Italy's Gregorio Paltrinieri, the United States' Bobby Finke, Ukraine's Mykhailo Romanchuk, Germany's Florian Wellbrock and Great Britain's Daniel Jervis race the 1,500-meter freestyle on August 1. Finke won the gold after racing down Romanchuk and Wellbrock in the final 50 meters. Finke also won gold in the 800-meter freestyle earlier in these Olympics.
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US golfer Xander Schauffele hits a tee shot during the third round on Saturday, July 31. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-01-21-spt%2Fh_59d1594d965ff40e9283eb85afbefd2c" target="_blank">He went on to win gold,</a> holding off Slovakia's Rory Sabbatini by one stroke.
US golfer Xander Schauffele hits a tee shot during the third round on Saturday, July 31. He went on to win gold, holding off Slovakia's Rory Sabbatini by one stroke.
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Members of the Dominican Republic's volleyball team line up before a match against Kenya on July 31.
Members of the Dominican Republic's volleyball team line up before a match against Kenya on July 31.
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From left, Jamaican sprinters Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson celebrate after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-31-21-spt%2Fh_fad429aba3c7d06c0e4de7fd7b3973ba" target="_blank">sweeping the 100 meters</a> on July 31. Thompson-Herah won gold and was followed by Fraser-Pryce and Jackson.
From left, Jamaican sprinters Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson celebrate after sweeping the 100 meters on July 31. Thompson-Herah won gold and was followed by Fraser-Pryce and Jackson.
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Thompson-Herah crosses the finish line first in the 100 meters. Fraser-Pryce, center, won this event in 2008 and 2012.
Thompson-Herah crosses the finish line first in the 100 meters. Fraser-Pryce, center, won this event in 2008 and 2012.
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Switzerland's Belinda Bencic serves to the Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova during the gold-medal tennis match on July 31. Bencic won 7-5, 2-6, 6-3.
Switzerland's Belinda Bencic serves to the Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova during the gold-medal tennis match on July 31. Bencic won 7-5, 2-6, 6-3.
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Poland won <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-31-21-spt%2Fh_0ca9ae0e1fbae06e5f1ca145f2e28674" target="_blank">the Olympics' first-ever mixed relay in the 4x400 meters.</a> From left are Kajetan Duszynski, Natalia Kaczmarek, Justyna Swiety-Ersetic and Karol Zalewski.
Poland won the Olympics' first-ever mixed relay in the 4x400 meters. From left are Kajetan Duszynski, Natalia Kaczmarek, Justyna Swiety-Ersetic and Karol Zalewski.
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US diver Hailey Hernandez competes in the 3-meter springboard on July 31.
US diver Hailey Hernandez competes in the 3-meter springboard on July 31.
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Japan's Shoichiro Mukai, left, and Germany's Eduard Trippel compete in team judo on July 31.
Japan's Shoichiro Mukai, left, and Germany's Eduard Trippel compete in team judo on July 31.
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American swimmer Caeleb Dressel competes in the 100-meter butterfly on July 31. He finished in 49.45 seconds, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-30-21-spt%2Fh_4199d75e43fa3fccdfcca6cb47520ebf" target="_blank">winning gold and breaking his own world record in the process.</a>
American swimmer Caeleb Dressel competes in the 100-meter butterfly on July 31. He finished in 49.45 seconds, winning gold and breaking his own world record in the process.
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Russian fencers celebrate after winning gold in the team sabre event on July 31.
Russian fencers celebrate after winning gold in the team sabre event on July 31.
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Sweden's Armand "Mondo" Duplantis competes in the pole vault on July 31. He holds the world record in the event.
Sweden's Armand "Mondo" Duplantis competes in the pole vault on July 31. He holds the world record in the event.
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Dutch field hockey players run from sprinklers after pre-match warmups on July 31.
Dutch field hockey players run from sprinklers after pre-match warmups on July 31.
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Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrates after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-31-21-spt%2Fh_fad429aba3c7d06c0e4de7fd7b3973ba" target="_blank">winning gold in the 100-meter dash</a> on July 31. She set an Olympic record time of 10.61 seconds as she defended her title from 2016.
Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah celebrates after winning gold in the 100-meter dash on July 31. She set an Olympic record time of 10.61 seconds as she defended her title from 2016.
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Kenya's Mercy Moim spikes the ball during a volleyball match against the Dominican Republic on July 31.
Kenya's Mercy Moim spikes the ball during a volleyball match against the Dominican Republic on July 31.
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Spanish tennis player Pablo Carreño Busta celebrates after he defeated Serbia's Novak Djokovic to win bronze on July 31.
Spanish tennis player Pablo Carreño Busta celebrates after he defeated Serbia's Novak Djokovic to win bronze on July 31.
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Members of New Zealand's rugby team hug after defeating France <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-31-21-spt%2Fh_c290ab55510bd8ce401aa12537d8b410" target="_blank">to win gold</a> on July 31.
Members of New Zealand's rugby team hug after defeating France to win gold on July 31.
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US swimmer Simone Manuel leaves the pool after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-31-21-spt%2Fh_2c9984424e5cc46191c70c46ea5da190" target="_blank">failing to qualify for the 50-meter freestyle final</a> on July 31. In 2016, Manuel became the first African American woman to ever win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming.
US swimmer Simone Manuel leaves the pool after failing to qualify for the 50-meter freestyle final on July 31. In 2016, Manuel became the first African American woman to ever win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming.
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The United States' Katie Ledecky leads Australia's Ariarne Titmus during the 800-meter freestyle on July 31. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-30-21-spt%2Fh_54e2fe78b366440913795bbeafb5f449" target="_blank">Ledecky won the event for the third straight Olympics.</a> Titmus took the silver.
The United States' Katie Ledecky leads Australia's Ariarne Titmus during the 800-meter freestyle on July 31. Ledecky won the event for the third straight Olympics. Titmus took the silver.
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The United States' Keni Harrison races a 100-meter hurdles heat on July 31.
The United States' Keni Harrison races a 100-meter hurdles heat on July 31.
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Team Israel celebrates winning the bronze in the judo mixed-team event on July 31. France won the gold and Japan won the silver.
Team Israel celebrates winning the bronze in the judo mixed-team event on July 31. France won the gold and Japan won the silver.
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Lydia Jacoby's <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-30-21-spt%2Fh_0c78cc31ccb8107279f316ba09d06600" target="_blank">goggles fell off</a> while the American was competing in the mixed 4x100-meter medley relay on July 31. The US team finished fifth in the event. Great Britain won the gold.
Lydia Jacoby's goggles fell off while the American was competing in the mixed 4x100-meter medley relay on July 31. The US team finished fifth in the event. Great Britain won the gold.
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Great Britain's Charlotte Worthington competes in BMX freestyle on July 31. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-08-01-21-spt%2Fh_eb8e9933ba3a3896d7a5f838985b580e" target="_blank">She would go on to win gold.</a>
Great Britain's Charlotte Worthington competes in BMX freestyle on July 31. She would go on to win gold.
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Great Britain's Jessica Learmonth competes in the mixed relay triathlon on July 31. Great Britain won gold in the event, which was the first of its kind in Olympics history.
Great Britain's Jessica Learmonth competes in the mixed relay triathlon on July 31. Great Britain won gold in the event, which was the first of its kind in Olympics history.
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The world's top-ranked tennis player, Serbia's Novak Djokovic, reacts during his semifinal match against Germany's Alexander Zverev on Friday, July 30. Zverev won 1-6, 6-3, 6-1, ending Djokovic's <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-30-21-spt%2Fh_9febcc9aa1b72eb9df5e9c8a6b60d055" target="_blank">quest for a "Golden Slam."</a> Djokovic has already won the Australian Open, the French Open and Wimbledon this year. He was looking to add an Olympic gold and then a US Open title later in the year. The only person in history to win all five in one calendar year was Steffi Graf in 1988.
The world's top-ranked tennis player, Serbia's Novak Djokovic, reacts during his semifinal match against Germany's Alexander Zverev on Friday, July 30. Zverev won 1-6, 6-3, 6-1, ending Djokovic's quest for a "Golden Slam." Djokovic has already won the Australian Open, the French Open and Wimbledon this year. He was looking to add an Olympic gold and then a US Open title later in the year. The only person in history to win all five in one calendar year was Steffi Graf in 1988.
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US players celebrate after they defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout July 30 to advance to the semifinals in women's football.
US players celebrate after they defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout July 30 to advance to the semifinals in women's football.
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Swimmers compete in the 1,500-meter freestyle on July 30.
Swimmers compete in the 1,500-meter freestyle on July 30.
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A robot shoots a free throw during halftime of a women's basketball game between Belgium and Puerto Rico on July 30.
A robot shoots a free throw during halftime of a women's basketball game between Belgium and Puerto Rico on July 30.
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Dominican baseball players Gustavo Nunez, left, and Julio Rodriguez collide as Rodriguez catches a ball during their 1-0 win over Mexico on July 30.
Dominican baseball players Gustavo Nunez, left, and Julio Rodriguez collide as Rodriguez catches a ball during their 1-0 win over Mexico on July 30.
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Ethiopia's Selemon Barega <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F07%2F30%2Fsport%2Fselemon-barega-tokyo-olympics-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">won the 10,000 meters</a> on July 30 after a thrilling sprint on the final lap.
Ethiopia's Selemon Barega won the 10,000 meters on July 30 after a thrilling sprint on the final lap.
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Australian diver Esther Qin competes in the 3-meter springboard event on July 30.
Australian diver Esther Qin competes in the 3-meter springboard event on July 30.
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Athletes compete in the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-30-21-spt%2Fh_14b192fc6e9c5e50db92d60028d2a1d4" target="_blank">Olympic debut</a> of the 4x400-meter mixed relay on July 30.
Athletes compete in the Olympic debut of the 4x400-meter mixed relay on July 30.
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Lea Yanitsas, a goalkeeper for Australia's water polo team, tries to block a shot during a match against Spain on July 30.
Lea Yanitsas, a goalkeeper for Australia's water polo team, tries to block a shot during a match against Spain on July 30.
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Russian rugby player Anna Baranchuk reaches for the ball during a match against New Zealand on July 30.
Russian rugby player Anna Baranchuk reaches for the ball during a match against New Zealand on July 30.
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Morocco's Mohamed Tindouft falls while competing in the 3,000-meter steeplechase on July 30.
Morocco's Mohamed Tindouft falls while competing in the 3,000-meter steeplechase on July 30.
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South African swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker is congratulated by some of her fellow competitors — from left, American Lilly King, American Annie Lazor and South African Kaylene Corbett — after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-29-21-spt%2Fh_5fc36626ed162977a9a007f5febace8b" target="_blank">winning gold in the 200-meter breaststroke</a> on July 30. She broke the world record, finishing with a time of 2:18.95.
South African swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker is congratulated by some of her fellow competitors — from left, American Lilly King, American Annie Lazor and South African Kaylene Corbett — after winning gold in the 200-meter breaststroke on July 30. She broke the world record, finishing with a time of 2:18.95.
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US gymnast Sunisa "Suni" Lee competes on the balance beam during the individual all-around final on Thursday, July 29.<a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F07%2F29%2Fsport%2Fsunisa-lee-tokyo-olympics-gymnastics-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank"> Lee is the fifth straight American to win gold in the event</a> going back to the 2004 Olympics.
US gymnast Sunisa "Suni" Lee competes on the balance beam during the individual all-around final on Thursday, July 29. Lee is the fifth straight American to win gold in the event going back to the 2004 Olympics.
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The Czech Republic's Jiri Prskavec reacts after winning gold in the kayak final on July 30.
The Czech Republic's Jiri Prskavec reacts after winning gold in the kayak final on July 30.
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Australia's Saya Sakakibara receives medical attention after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-29-21-spt%2Fh_d55cb6c29fe4a772ffb248a71eb69844" target="_blank">a crash in the BMX racing semifinal</a> on July 30. She was leading the race when she went down. American BMX racer Connor Fields was also injured in a semifinal race.
Australia's Saya Sakakibara receives medical attention after a crash in the BMX racing semifinal on July 30. She was leading the race when she went down. American BMX racer Connor Fields was also injured in a semifinal race.
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Indonesian badminton players Apriyani Rahayu and Greysia Polii react after winning their quarterfinal match on July 29.
Indonesian badminton players Apriyani Rahayu and Greysia Polii react after winning their quarterfinal match on July 29.
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From left, US gymnasts Grace McCallum, Jordan Chiles, Simone Biles and MyKayla Skinner cheer for teammate Suni Lee after her gold-medal performance on July 29. Biles, the defending champion, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F07%2F28%2Fsport%2Fsimone-biles-gymnastics-tokyo-2020-mental-health-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">withdrew from the event</a> because of mental-health concerns. <em>Correction: This caption has been updated to include Grace McCallum, who was previously misidentified by Getty Images.</em>
From left, US gymnasts Grace McCallum, Jordan Chiles, Simone Biles and MyKayla Skinner cheer for teammate Suni Lee after her gold-medal performance on July 29. Biles, the defending champion, withdrew from the event because of mental-health concerns. Correction: This caption has been updated to include Grace McCallum, who was previously misidentified by Getty Images.
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British field hockey players prepare to defend a penalty corner during a match against the Netherlands on July 29.
British field hockey players prepare to defend a penalty corner during a match against the Netherlands on July 29.
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American swimmer Caeleb Dressel, top, competes in the 100-meter freestyle final on July 29. With an <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-28-21-spt%2Fh_63baf0a0f201fe751bcbe93b78f86bc7" target="_blank">Olympic record time</a> of 47.02 seconds, he won his fourth career gold medal and his second in Tokyo. He won the race by just .06 seconds.
American swimmer Caeleb Dressel, top, competes in the 100-meter freestyle final on July 29. With an Olympic record time of 47.02 seconds, he won his fourth career gold medal and his second in Tokyo. He won the race by just .06 seconds.
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American gymnast Suni Lee takes a selfie with silver medalist Rebeca Andrade, center, and bronze medalist Angelina Melnikova after winning the individual all-around on July 29. Andrade is the first Brazilian to ever medal in women's gymnastics. Melnikova is Russian.
American gymnast Suni Lee takes a selfie with silver medalist Rebeca Andrade, center, and bronze medalist Angelina Melnikova after winning the individual all-around on July 29. Andrade is the first Brazilian to ever medal in women's gymnastics. Melnikova is Russian.
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Tunisia's Mohamed Hammed picks an arrow during archery competition on July 29.
Tunisia's Mohamed Hammed picks an arrow during archery competition on July 29.
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US beach volleyball player Sarah Sponcil stretches out for a ball during a match on July 29.
US beach volleyball player Sarah Sponcil stretches out for a ball during a match on July 29.
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US swimmer Katie McLaughlin places a silver medal around the neck of teammate Katie Ledecky after the 4x200-meter freestyle relay on July 29. The International Olympic Committee created a contactless medal ceremony, asking athletes to put their medals on themselves. Some athletes have been <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-29-21-spt%2Fh_f28d5e8948c5b62f6965c00dcfd35a2f" target="_blank">putting the medal on their teammates.</a>
US swimmer Katie McLaughlin places a silver medal around the neck of teammate Katie Ledecky after the 4x200-meter freestyle relay on July 29. The International Olympic Committee created a contactless medal ceremony, asking athletes to put their medals on themselves. Some athletes have been putting the medal on their teammates.
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Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey, left, competes against France's Ysaora Thibus in a foil team quarterfinal on July 29.
Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey, left, competes against France's Ysaora Thibus in a foil team quarterfinal on July 29.
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Italy's Cristina Chirichella serves the ball during a match against Argentina on July 29.
Italy's Cristina Chirichella serves the ball during a match against Argentina on July 29.
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Brazil's Bruna de Paula is defended by Spain's Lara González Ortega during a preliminary round handball match on July 29.
Brazil's Bruna de Paula is defended by Spain's Lara González Ortega during a preliminary round handball match on July 29.
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Japanese golfer Rikuya Hoshino tees off to start his first round on July 29. The Olympic golf is taking place at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan.
Japanese golfer Rikuya Hoshino tees off to start his first round on July 29. The Olympic golf is taking place at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan.
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From left, the United States' Bobby Finke, Ukraine's Mykhailo Romanchuk and Germany's Florian Wellbrock dive in the water at the start of the 800-meter freestyle final on July 29. Finke won gold after a late rally.
From left, the United States' Bobby Finke, Ukraine's Mykhailo Romanchuk and Germany's Florian Wellbrock dive in the water at the start of the 800-meter freestyle final on July 29. Finke won gold after a late rally.
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China's Sun Yingsha waits for a serve from Japan's Mima Ito during a table-tennis semifinal on July 29. Sun won to advance to the final.
China's Sun Yingsha waits for a serve from Japan's Mima Ito during a table-tennis semifinal on July 29. Sun won to advance to the final.
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BMX racers compete in the women's quarterfinals on July 29.
BMX racers compete in the women's quarterfinals on July 29.
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Spain's Cristina Ouviña, center, is defended by a group of Serbian players during a preliminary round basketball game on July 29.
Spain's Cristina Ouviña, center, is defended by a group of Serbian players during a preliminary round basketball game on July 29.
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Japanese badminton player Arisa Higashino, top, hits a shot toward China's Huang Dongping in a mixed-doubles semifinal on July 29.
Japanese badminton player Arisa Higashino, top, hits a shot toward China's Huang Dongping in a mixed-doubles semifinal on July 29.
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US swimmer Katie Ledecky celebrates after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-27-21-spt%2Fh_86106ef469b0352fbf88fceea5aa405a" target="_blank">crushing the field in the 1,500-meter freestyle</a> on Wednesday, July 28. It was her sixth career gold medal and her eighth Olympic medal in all.
US swimmer Katie Ledecky celebrates after crushing the field in the 1,500-meter freestyle on Wednesday, July 28. It was her sixth career gold medal and her eighth Olympic medal in all.
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Ledecky led the field for most of the 1,500-meter freestyle, and she finished the race more than four seconds ahead of silver medalist Erica Sullivan, a fellow American.
Ledecky led the field for most of the 1,500-meter freestyle, and she finished the race more than four seconds ahead of silver medalist Erica Sullivan, a fellow American.
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Japanese gymnast Daiki Hashimoto competes during the individual all-around on July 28. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-28-21-spt%2Fh_2d7ccf6cf360f0a4dcb7e60b18f7e8ad" target="_blank">Hashimoto won the gold.</a>
Japanese gymnast Daiki Hashimoto competes during the individual all-around on July 28. Hashimoto won the gold.
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Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev receives medical treatment during his third-round singles match on July 28. Midway through the match, the Russian — known for his dry humor and sarcasm — approached the chair umpire <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-28-21-spt%2Fh_b0563c9d42927603e030f93c22bb2492" target="_blank">to ask what would happen if he died.</a> Medvedev went on to win the match over Italy's Fabio Fognini.
Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev receives medical treatment during his third-round singles match on July 28. Midway through the match, the Russian — known for his dry humor and sarcasm — approached the chair umpire to ask what would happen if he died. Medvedev went on to win the match over Italy's Fabio Fognini.
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Poland's Lukasz Przybytek and Pawel Kolodzinski compete in the 49er sailing competition on July 28.
Poland's Lukasz Przybytek and Pawel Kolodzinski compete in the 49er sailing competition on July 28.
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Serbia's Dusan Domovic Bulut, left, competes for the ball with Belgium's Rafael Bogaerts, center, and Thibaut Vervoort during a 3-on-3 basketball game on July 28. Serbia won the game for a bronze medal.
Serbia's Dusan Domovic Bulut, left, competes for the ball with Belgium's Rafael Bogaerts, center, and Thibaut Vervoort during a 3-on-3 basketball game on July 28. Serbia won the game for a bronze medal.
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American divers Michael Hixon, left, and Andrew Capobianco compete in the synchronized 3-meter springboard event on July 28. They won silver. China's Wang Zongyuan and Xie Siyi won gold.
American divers Michael Hixon, left, and Andrew Capobianco compete in the synchronized 3-meter springboard event on July 28. They won silver. China's Wang Zongyuan and Xie Siyi won gold.
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From left, Jacquelyn Young, Stefanie Dolson, Kelsey Plum and Allisha Gray celebrate after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-28-21-spt%2Fh_8aba5e07f9b1531a79bd7533f8c4ecc8" target="_blank">they won gold in 3-on-3 basketball</a> on July 28. This was the first year that 3-on-3 was an Olympic event.
From left, Jacquelyn Young, Stefanie Dolson, Kelsey Plum and Allisha Gray celebrate after they won gold in 3-on-3 basketball on July 28. This was the first year that 3-on-3 was an Olympic event.
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Swiss cyclist Marlen Reusser competes in the time trial event on July 28.
Swiss cyclist Marlen Reusser competes in the time trial event on July 28.
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Fiji players celebrate after winning gold in rugby sevens on July 28.
Fiji players celebrate after winning gold in rugby sevens on July 28.
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Kazakhstan's Bekzad Nurdauletov gets hit by Russian boxer Imam Khataev during their light-heavyweight match on July 28. Khataev won 4-1.
Kazakhstan's Bekzad Nurdauletov gets hit by Russian boxer Imam Khataev during their light-heavyweight match on July 28. Khataev won 4-1.
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Chinese weightlifter Shi Zhiyong celebrates July 28 after winning gold in the 73-kilogram weight class. He lifted 166 kilograms in the snatch and 198 kilograms in the clean-and-jerk, setting <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-28-21-spt%2Fh_377e9649c19957df713a660d039f1d4e" target="_blank">a new world record total of 364 kilograms.</a>
Chinese weightlifter Shi Zhiyong celebrates July 28 after winning gold in the 73-kilogram weight class. He lifted 166 kilograms in the snatch and 198 kilograms in the clean-and-jerk, setting a new world record total of 364 kilograms.
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Japan's Megumi Murakami competes in a beach volleyball match on July 28.
Japan's Megumi Murakami competes in a beach volleyball match on July 28.
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A crowd watches equestrian action on July 28.
A crowd watches equestrian action on July 28.
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Australia's Ariarne Titmus swims her way to gold in the 200-meter freestyle on July 28. She also <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-27-21-spt%2Fh_2678ef626f78848939865d4d3a7abd69" target="_blank">set a new Olympic record,</a> finishing in 1:53.50. It is her second gold of these Olympics, as she also won the 400-meter freestyle.
Australia's Ariarne Titmus swims her way to gold in the 200-meter freestyle on July 28. She also set a new Olympic record, finishing in 1:53.50. It is her second gold of these Olympics, as she also won the 400-meter freestyle.
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Egyptian fencer Ziad Elsissy celebrates a team sabre win on July 28.
Egyptian fencer Ziad Elsissy celebrates a team sabre win on July 28.
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US gymnast Simone Biles wears her warm-up gear after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F07%2F27%2Fsport%2Fsimone-biles-tokyo-2020-olympics%2Findex.html" target="_blank">she pulled out of the team all-around competition</a> on Tuesday, July 27. Biles withdrew after stumbling on the vault, Team USA's first apparatus of the night. She cited mental-health concerns for her withdrawal. "I have to focus on my mental health and not jeopardize my health and well-being," she told reporters.
US gymnast Simone Biles wears her warm-up gear after she pulled out of the team all-around competition on Tuesday, July 27. Biles withdrew after stumbling on the vault, Team USA's first apparatus of the night. She cited mental-health concerns for her withdrawal. "I have to focus on my mental health and not jeopardize my health and well-being," she told reporters.
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A tattoo of the Olympic rings is seen on the back of South African swimmer Brad Tandy on July 27. Many of this year's athletes <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fstyle%2Farticle%2Folympics-tokyo-tattoos-trnd-spt%2Findex.html" target="_blank">are sporting a wide range of ink.</a>
A tattoo of the Olympic rings is seen on the back of South African swimmer Brad Tandy on July 27. Many of this year's athletes are sporting a wide range of ink.
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A man sits among rows of empty seats as he watches table tennis at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on July 27.
A man sits among rows of empty seats as he watches table tennis at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on July 27.
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US gymnast Simone Biles performs on the vault during the team all-around event on July 27. She stumbled on the landing and <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F07%2F27%2Fsport%2Fsimone-biles-tokyo-2020-olympics%2Findex.html" target="_blank">withdrew right after that,</a> saying she wasn't in the right frame of mind to compete. "It just sucks when you're fighting with your own head," she told reporters.
US gymnast Simone Biles performs on the vault during the team all-around event on July 27. She stumbled on the landing and withdrew right after that, saying she wasn't in the right frame of mind to compete. "It just sucks when you're fighting with your own head," she told reporters.
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An underwater view shows the United States' Delaney Schnell, left, and Jessica Parratto after a dive in the the synchronized 10-meter platform event on July 27.
An underwater view shows the United States' Delaney Schnell, left, and Jessica Parratto after a dive in the the synchronized 10-meter platform event on July 27.
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Turkish archer Yasemin Anagoz competes on July 27.
Turkish archer Yasemin Anagoz competes on July 27.
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French slalom canoeist Marie-Zélia Lafont competes in the K-1 semifinal on July 27.
French slalom canoeist Marie-Zélia Lafont competes in the K-1 semifinal on July 27.
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Japan's softball team celebrates with head coach Reika Utsugi after winning the gold-medal game against the United States on July 27. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-27-21-spt%2Fh_13b9a6c62c003209afe550b465f7ab7e" target="_blank">Japan won 2-0.</a>
Japan's softball team celebrates with head coach Reika Utsugi after winning the gold-medal game against the United States on July 27. Japan won 2-0.
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Russian gymnast Viktoria Listunova performs on the balance beam during the team all-around competition on July 27. She <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-27-21-spt%2Fh_8916e07951f273460cfa89cee9100a9a" target="_blank">won the gold medal</a> along with her teammates Vladislava Urazova, Angelina Melnikova and Lilia Akhaimova. Russian athletes at these Olympics are officially recognized as members of ROC, an abbreviation of the Russian Olympic Committee. That's because in 2019, the World Anti-Doping Agency <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F07%2F26%2Fsport%2Fwhat-is-roc-olympics-explainer-spt-trnd%2Findex.html" target="_blank">banned Russia</a> from all international sporting competitions, including the Olympics, for doping non-compliance. Russian athletes can't compete under their country's name, flag and national anthem until December 2022.
Russian gymnast Viktoria Listunova performs on the balance beam during the team all-around competition on July 27. She won the gold medal along with her teammates Vladislava Urazova, Angelina Melnikova and Lilia Akhaimova. Russian athletes at these Olympics are officially recognized as members of ROC, an abbreviation of the Russian Olympic Committee. That's because in 2019, the World Anti-Doping Agency banned Russia from all international sporting competitions, including the Olympics, for doping non-compliance. Russian athletes can't compete under their country's name, flag and national anthem until December 2022.
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German table-tennis player Timo Boll serves during a match on July 27.
German table-tennis player Timo Boll serves during a match on July 27.
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Taiwanese weightlifter Kuo Hsing-chun reacts after winning gold in the 59-kilogram category on July 27.
Taiwanese weightlifter Kuo Hsing-chun reacts after winning gold in the 59-kilogram category on July 27.
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A man in Yokohama, Japan, walks past the Olympic rings lit up at dusk on July 27.
A man in Yokohama, Japan, walks past the Olympic rings lit up at dusk on July 27.
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The United States' Carissa Moore celebrates after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-27-21-spt%2Fh_fef4a80c23cb5ec5e96752ab3be966f2" target="_blank">she won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in surfing</a> on July 27.
The United States' Carissa Moore celebrates after she won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in surfing on July 27.
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American Regan Smith swims the final of the women's 100-meter backstroke on July 27. She won the bronze.
American Regan Smith swims the final of the women's 100-meter backstroke on July 27. She won the bronze.
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American Haleigh Washington, left, spikes the ball during a volleyball match against China on July 27. The United States won in straight sets, 29-27, 25-22, 25-21.
American Haleigh Washington, left, spikes the ball during a volleyball match against China on July 27. The United States won in straight sets, 29-27, 25-22, 25-21.
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Norway's Helene Naess and Marie Ronningen compete in the 49erFX sailing competition on July 27.
Norway's Helene Naess and Marie Ronningen compete in the 49erFX sailing competition on July 27.
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US diver Jessica Parratto cries after she and teammate Delaney Schnell won a silver medal in <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-27-21-spt%2Fh_b02acea3373d34c2ca2446b234d2e4e4" target="_blank">the synchronized 10-meter platform event</a> on July 27.
US diver Jessica Parratto cries after she and teammate Delaney Schnell won a silver medal in the synchronized 10-meter platform event on July 27.
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Estonian fencer Katrina Lehis, left, squares off against Italy's Mara Navarria in the team epée semifinals on July 27.
Estonian fencer Katrina Lehis, left, squares off against Italy's Mara Navarria in the team epée semifinals on July 27.
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Russian swimmer Evgeny Rylov wears a cat-themed mask as he waits to receive his gold medal on July 27. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-26-21-spt%2Fh_ca80c586169141bbb5c36a560e96b1cf" target="_blank">Rylov won the 100-meter backstroke.</a>
Russian swimmer Evgeny Rylov wears a cat-themed mask as he waits to receive his gold medal on July 27. Rylov won the 100-meter backstroke.
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Brazilian surfer Italo Ferreira competes in the gold-medal final on July 27. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-27-21-spt%2Fh_8117e314543b1baab05b86ab651ffe12" target="_blank">He won gold despite his board breaking on his first wave.</a>
Brazilian surfer Italo Ferreira competes in the gold-medal final on July 27. He won gold despite his board breaking on his first wave.
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Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka reacts during <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F07%2F27%2Ftennis%2Fnaomi-osaka-loses-olympics-3rd-round-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">her third-round loss</a> to the Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova on July 27. Osaka, who lit the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony, had 32 unforced errors in the match. It's the first time she has lost in a hard-court tournament since the 2020 Australian Open.
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka reacts during her third-round loss to the Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova on July 27. Osaka, who lit the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony, had 32 unforced errors in the match. It's the first time she has lost in a hard-court tournament since the 2020 Australian Open.
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Lydia Jacoby, left, is congratulated by fellow American swimmer Lilly King after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-26-21-spt%2Fh_8b08f43fae7fd1862ec3443ea9a91f9c" target="_blank">winning the 100-meter breaststroke</a> on July 27. Jacoby, 17, is the first-ever Olympic swimmer from Alaska, and she was not expected to win the event. King, a race favorite who won the event at the 2016 Olympics, finished with the bronze this time.
Lydia Jacoby, left, is congratulated by fellow American swimmer Lilly King after winning the 100-meter breaststroke on July 27. Jacoby, 17, is the first-ever Olympic swimmer from Alaska, and she was not expected to win the event. King, a race favorite who won the event at the 2016 Olympics, finished with the bronze this time.
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Brazil's Ana Paula Rodrigues Belo attempts to shoot during a handball match against Hungary on July 27.
Brazil's Ana Paula Rodrigues Belo attempts to shoot during a handball match against Hungary on July 27.
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Bermuda's Flora Duffy celebrates after she won <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-26-21-spt%2Fh_0ec1b5b43d5f069ead593b41c5652ef1" target="_blank">gold in the triathlon</a> on July 27. It's the first-ever Olympic gold medal for an athlete representing Bermuda.
Bermuda's Flora Duffy celebrates after she won gold in the triathlon on July 27. It's the first-ever Olympic gold medal for an athlete representing Bermuda.
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From left, Hungary's Katinka Hosszú, the United States' Alex Walsh and China's Yu Yiting take part in a semifinal race for the 200-meter individual medley on July 27. Walsh won the race.
From left, Hungary's Katinka Hosszú, the United States' Alex Walsh and China's Yu Yiting take part in a semifinal race for the 200-meter individual medley on July 27. Walsh won the race.
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France's Endy Miyem is defended by Japan's Himawari Akaho during a basketball game on July 27. Japan defeated France 74-70.
France's Endy Miyem is defended by Japan's Himawari Akaho during a basketball game on July 27. Japan defeated France 74-70.
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Russian swimmer Evgeny Rylov celebrates after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-26-21-spt%2Fh_ca80c586169141bbb5c36a560e96b1cf" target="_blank">winning the 100-meter backstroke</a> on July 27. His countryman Kliment Kolesnikov won the silver.
Russian swimmer Evgeny Rylov celebrates after winning the 100-meter backstroke on July 27. His countryman Kliment Kolesnikov won the silver.
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Members of the media are pictured in the foreground as Indonesia's Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, bottom left, and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo play a badminton match against Taiwan's Lee Yang, top left, and Wang Chi-lin on July 27.
Members of the media are pictured in the foreground as Indonesia's Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, bottom left, and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo play a badminton match against Taiwan's Lee Yang, top left, and Wang Chi-lin on July 27.
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South Korean fencer Kang Young-mi, right, is congratulated by her teammates after they defeated the United States in the epée quarterfinals on July 27.
South Korean fencer Kang Young-mi, right, is congratulated by her teammates after they defeated the United States in the epée quarterfinals on July 27.
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US water polo player Johnny Hooper takes a shot during the team's 20-3 win over South Africa on July 27.
US water polo player Johnny Hooper takes a shot during the team's 20-3 win over South Africa on July 27.
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From left, Russian gymnasts David Belyavskiy, Artur Dalaloyan, Nikita Nagornyy and Denis Ablyazin react after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-26-21-spt%2Fh_f0e07d44e4025e1ec45ea08b3ff18719" target="_blank">winning gold in the team all-around</a> on Monday, July 26.
From left, Russian gymnasts David Belyavskiy, Artur Dalaloyan, Nikita Nagornyy and Denis Ablyazin react after winning gold in the team all-around on Monday, July 26.
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Japanese table-tennis players Jun Mizutani, left, and Mima Ito celebrate <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-26-21-spt%2Fh_321ddbea93f900e73308f3c94c4b6015" target="_blank">their dramatic victory</a> over China in the mixed-doubles final on July 26. Mizutani and Ito came back from two sets down to win 4-3, clinching the final set 11-6. The win ended years of Chinese dominance in the sport. China had won every Olympic title in table tennis since South Korea's Ryu Seung-min triumphed in the men's singles competition at the 2004 Athens Games.
Japanese table-tennis players Jun Mizutani, left, and Mima Ito celebrate their dramatic victory over China in the mixed-doubles final on July 26. Mizutani and Ito came back from two sets down to win 4-3, clinching the final set 11-6. The win ended years of Chinese dominance in the sport. China had won every Olympic title in table tennis since South Korea's Ryu Seung-min triumphed in the men's singles competition at the 2004 Athens Games.
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The Philippines' Hidilyn Diaz reacts after winning the 55-kilogram weightlifting competition on July 26. It's her country's <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-26-21-spt%2Fh_2d6ab10499b245fa129318ece8b8e5ef" target="_blank">first-ever Olympic gold medal.</a> Prior to Diaz's gold, the Philippines had claimed three silvers and seven bronzes. Diaz won one of the silvers in the 2016 Olympics.
The Philippines' Hidilyn Diaz reacts after winning the 55-kilogram weightlifting competition on July 26. It's her country's first-ever Olympic gold medal. Prior to Diaz's gold, the Philippines had claimed three silvers and seven bronzes. Diaz won one of the silvers in the 2016 Olympics.
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The sun sets in Tokyo on July 26 as Belgium plays the Netherlands in a men's 3-on-3 basketball game. The event is making its Olympic debut this year.
The sun sets in Tokyo on July 26 as Belgium plays the Netherlands in a men's 3-on-3 basketball game. The event is making its Olympic debut this year.
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Volunteers sit in mostly empty stands during archery competition on July 26.
Volunteers sit in mostly empty stands during archery competition on July 26.
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The Czech Republic's Lukas Rohan competes in a canoeing semifinal on July 26.
The Czech Republic's Lukas Rohan competes in a canoeing semifinal on July 26.
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Fencers Sofia Pozdniakova and Sofya Velikaya, both representing the Russian Olympic Committee, compete against each other in the individual sabre final on July 26. Pozdniakova, a two-time world champion and daughter of Russian Olympic Committee President Stanislav Pozdniakov, defeated Velikaya 15-11.
Fencers Sofia Pozdniakova and Sofya Velikaya, both representing the Russian Olympic Committee, compete against each other in the individual sabre final on July 26. Pozdniakova, a two-time world champion and daughter of Russian Olympic Committee President Stanislav Pozdniakov, defeated Velikaya 15-11.
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Spain's Adrian Gavira Collado waits for a serve during a beach volleyball match on July 26.
Spain's Adrian Gavira Collado waits for a serve during a beach volleyball match on July 26.
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Hong Kong fencer Edgar Cheung looks at his gold medal after beating Italy's Daniele Garozzo in the men's foil final on July 26. It was <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-26-21-spt%2Fh_49e87856e0c333e6f009a513d4e01e57" target="_blank">Hong Kong's first gold</a> at the Summer Olympics in 25 years.
Hong Kong fencer Edgar Cheung looks at his gold medal after beating Italy's Daniele Garozzo in the men's foil final on July 26. It was Hong Kong's first gold at the Summer Olympics in 25 years.
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Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus edges the United States' Katie Ledecky <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-25-21-spt%2Fh_0a7792e857fef154a53104963ec8a53d" target="_blank">to win the 400-meter freestyle</a> on July 26. It's the first Olympic medal for Titmus, the defending world champion in the event. Ledecky won the event at the 2016 Olympics, where she set a world record that still stands today.
Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus edges the United States' Katie Ledecky to win the 400-meter freestyle on July 26. It's the first Olympic medal for Titmus, the defending world champion in the event. Ledecky won the event at the 2016 Olympics, where she set a world record that still stands today.
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Three US swimmers — from right, Caeleb Dressel, Blake Pieroni and Bowen Becker — celebrate after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-26-21-spt%2Fh_a2676f178c57545842ef135c0601906e" target="_blank">winning the 4x100-meter freestyle relay</a> on July 26. Not pictured is teammate Zach Apple, who swam the anchor leg.
Three US swimmers — from right, Caeleb Dressel, Blake Pieroni and Bowen Becker — celebrate after winning the 4x100-meter freestyle relay on July 26. Not pictured is teammate Zach Apple, who swam the anchor leg.
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Japanese skateboarder Momiji Nishiya grinds a rail during the women's street competition on July 26. The 13-year-old <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-26-21-spt%2Fh_6946ceefadd9040136faf87fdbcd8852" target="_blank">won gold in the new event,</a> a day after fellow Japanese skateboarder Yuto Horigome won gold on the men's side. She is one of the youngest gold-medal winners in Olympic history. She is just months older than the current female record-holder, American diver Marjorie Gestring, who was 13 years and 267 days old when she won gold at the Berlin Games in 1936.
Japanese skateboarder Momiji Nishiya grinds a rail during the women's street competition on July 26. The 13-year-old won gold in the new event, a day after fellow Japanese skateboarder Yuto Horigome won gold on the men's side. She is one of the youngest gold-medal winners in Olympic history. She is just months older than the current female record-holder, American diver Marjorie Gestring, who was 13 years and 267 days old when she won gold at the Berlin Games in 1936.
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Iran's Meisam Salehi spikes the ball during a volleyball match against Venezuela on July 26.
Iran's Meisam Salehi spikes the ball during a volleyball match against Venezuela on July 26.
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British divers Tom Daley, left, and Matty Lee compete in the synchronized 10-meter platform event on July 26. They won the gold.
British divers Tom Daley, left, and Matty Lee compete in the synchronized 10-meter platform event on July 26. They won the gold.
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Norway's Kristian Blummenfelt lies on the ground wrapped in finish-line tape after he won the triathlon on July 26. On the right, silver medalist Alex Yee of Great Britain hugs bronze medalist Hayden Wilde of New Zealand.
Norway's Kristian Blummenfelt lies on the ground wrapped in finish-line tape after he won the triathlon on July 26. On the right, silver medalist Alex Yee of Great Britain hugs bronze medalist Hayden Wilde of New Zealand.
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Norway's Richard Andre Ordemann is kicked in the face by Jordan's Saleh Elsharabaty during a taekwondo bout on July 26. Elsharabaty won 5-4.
Norway's Richard Andre Ordemann is kicked in the face by Jordan's Saleh Elsharabaty during a taekwondo bout on July 26. Elsharabaty won 5-4.
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The US softball team celebrates its 2-1 win over Japan on July 26. The two teams will meet again in the gold-medal game July 27.
The US softball team celebrates its 2-1 win over Japan on July 26. The two teams will meet again in the gold-medal game July 27.
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Athletes dive into the water at the start of the men's triathlon on July 26. A broadcast boat prevented all swimmers from starting, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbcolympics.com%2Fnews%2Fmens-triathlon-kicks-bizarre-false-start-first-olympic-history" target="_blank" target="_blank">forcing a restart.</a> It was the first-ever call of its kind in an Olympic triathlon.
Athletes dive into the water at the start of the men's triathlon on July 26. A broadcast boat prevented all swimmers from starting, forcing a restart. It was the first-ever call of its kind in an Olympic triathlon.
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Japan's Hifumi Abe celebrates after winning gold in judo on Sunday, July 25.
Japan's Hifumi Abe celebrates after winning gold in judo on Sunday, July 25.
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The Tokyo 2020 logo is reflected in the backboard as France's Evan Fournier rises for a shot on July 25. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-25-21-spt%2Fh_a157087079778afeb7aea72e8d599708" target="_blank">France upset the United States</a> 83-76 in what was both teams' opening games. The US team hadn't lost an Olympic game since 2004.
The Tokyo 2020 logo is reflected in the backboard as France's Evan Fournier rises for a shot on July 25. France upset the United States 83-76 in what was both teams' opening games. The US team hadn't lost an Olympic game since 2004.
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Chinese weightlifter Chen Lijun celebrates on July 25. He won gold in his 67-kilogram weight class after lifting 187 kilograms — an Olympic record — in the clean-and-jerk. His total lift of 332 kilograms edged Colombia's Luis Javier Mosquera Lozano by one kilogram.
Chinese weightlifter Chen Lijun celebrates on July 25. He won gold in his 67-kilogram weight class after lifting 187 kilograms — an Olympic record — in the clean-and-jerk. His total lift of 332 kilograms edged Colombia's Luis Javier Mosquera Lozano by one kilogram.
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Dutch cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten celebrates after completing the road race on July 25. She <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F07%2F25%2Fsport%2Fanna-kiesenhofer-annemiek-van-vleuten-tokyo-2020-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">thought she had won</a> the gold medal, not realizing that Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer had broken away from the pack and finished first. Cyclists race without earpieces at the Olympics, and that played a part in her confusion, she said. But she was still "really proud" of her silver medal.
Dutch cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten celebrates after completing the road race on July 25. She thought she had won the gold medal, not realizing that Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer had broken away from the pack and finished first. Cyclists race without earpieces at the Olympics, and that played a part in her confusion, she said. But she was still "really proud" of her silver medal.
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US equestrian Adrienne Lyle rides Salvino in the dressage competition on July 25.
US equestrian Adrienne Lyle rides Salvino in the dressage competition on July 25.
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Great Britain's Adam Peaty competes in a semifinal of the 100-meter breaststroke on July 25. Peaty, the world-record holder in the event, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-25-21-spt%2Fh_b65390879a4243d82bb18001152511c3" target="_blank">went on to win gold in the final.</a> He also won the event at the 2016 Olympics.
Great Britain's Adam Peaty competes in a semifinal of the 100-meter breaststroke on July 25. Peaty, the world-record holder in the event, went on to win gold in the final. He also won the event at the 2016 Olympics.
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US gymnast Simone Biles stumbles on a balance beam dismount during the qualification event on July 25. She still qualified for the event finals, and the United States <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-25-21-spt%2Fh_fa065b586bab1321ad9e8ea5da343c94" target="_blank">finished second in qualification for the all-around.</a> "Obviously, there are little things we need to work on, so we'll go back and practice and work on that just so we can do our best performance at team finals (on Tuesday), because that's what matters," Biles said.
US gymnast Simone Biles stumbles on a balance beam dismount during the qualification event on July 25. She still qualified for the event finals, and the United States finished second in qualification for the all-around. "Obviously, there are little things we need to work on, so we'll go back and practice and work on that just so we can do our best performance at team finals (on Tuesday), because that's what matters," Biles said.
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American Anastasija Zolotic celebrates after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-25-21-spt%2Fh_267d4d19709477d7666e338a9f160bbb" target="_blank">winning gold in taekwondo</a> on July 25. She is the first US woman to win Olympic gold in the event.
American Anastasija Zolotic celebrates after winning gold in taekwondo on July 25. She is the first US woman to win Olympic gold in the event.
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Staff members prepare for judo competition at the Budokan arena in Tokyo.
Staff members prepare for judo competition at the Budokan arena in Tokyo.
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Spanish judoka Alberto Gaitero Martin is bandaged during his bout against Ukraine's Georgii Zantaraia on July 25.
Spanish judoka Alberto Gaitero Martin is bandaged during his bout against Ukraine's Georgii Zantaraia on July 25.
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China's Zhang Changning spikes the ball in a preliminary-round volleyball match against Turkey on July 25.
China's Zhang Changning spikes the ball in a preliminary-round volleyball match against Turkey on July 25.
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Mexico's Dallas Escobedo warms up before a softball game against Italy on July 25. Softball is back at the Olympics for the first time since 2008.
Mexico's Dallas Escobedo warms up before a softball game against Italy on July 25. Softball is back at the Olympics for the first time since 2008.
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American gymnast Simone Biles performs on the vault during the qualification round on July 25. The team all-around final is Tuesday, and the Americans will look to defend the gold they won at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
American gymnast Simone Biles performs on the vault during the qualification round on July 25. The team all-around final is Tuesday, and the Americans will look to defend the gold they won at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
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American swimmer Chase Kalisz celebrates after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-24-21-spt%2Fh_c0d4c27f23d71040fdc15b662e33cae2" target="_blank">winning gold in the 400-meter individual medley</a> on July 25. It was the first medal for the United States in this year's Olympics.
American swimmer Chase Kalisz celebrates after winning gold in the 400-meter individual medley on July 25. It was the first medal for the United States in this year's Olympics.
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Brazilian surfer Italo Ferreira rides a wave during an early heat on July 25. This is the first year that surfing is in the Olympics.
Brazilian surfer Italo Ferreira rides a wave during an early heat on July 25. This is the first year that surfing is in the Olympics.
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Japan's Naomi Osaka hits a forehand during her first-round match against China's Zheng Saisai on July 25. Osaka won 6-1, 6-4.
Japan's Naomi Osaka hits a forehand during her first-round match against China's Zheng Saisai on July 25. Osaka won 6-1, 6-4.
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Kimia Alizadeh, a taekwondo athlete representing the Olympic Refugee Team, kicks Iran's Nahid Kiyani Chandeh during her first match on July 25. Alizadeh was born in Iran and became the country's first female athlete to win an Olympic medal when she won bronze at the 2016 Games. But <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F2021%2F03%2F03%2Fsport%2Fkimia-alizadeh-tokyo-olympics-iran-white-flag-refugee-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">she defected last year</a> amid searing criticism of the regime in Tehran. Alizadeh defeated Chandeh 18-9.
Kimia Alizadeh, a taekwondo athlete representing the Olympic Refugee Team, kicks Iran's Nahid Kiyani Chandeh during her first match on July 25. Alizadeh was born in Iran and became the country's first female athlete to win an Olympic medal when she won bronze at the 2016 Games. But she defected last year amid searing criticism of the regime in Tehran. Alizadeh defeated Chandeh 18-9.
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Marina Nekrasova, a gymnast from Azerbaijan, competes on the uneven bars during the qualification round on July 25.
Marina Nekrasova, a gymnast from Azerbaijan, competes on the uneven bars during the qualification round on July 25.
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Italy's Alessandro Velotto moves the ball during a water polo match against South Africa on July 25.
Italy's Alessandro Velotto moves the ball during a water polo match against South Africa on July 25.
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Japan's Yuto Horigome competes in street skateboarding on July 25. Horigome went on to win <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-25-21-spt%2Fh_73a2a2d298ed1769881ee10c0f45f302" target="_blank">the first-ever Olympic gold medal in skateboarding.</a>
Japan's Yuto Horigome competes in street skateboarding on July 25. Horigome went on to win the first-ever Olympic gold medal in skateboarding.
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Hungarian fencer Flora Pasztor, left, competes against Algeria's Meriem Mebarki on July 25.
Hungarian fencer Flora Pasztor, left, competes against Algeria's Meriem Mebarki on July 25.
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Australian tennis star Ashleigh Barty, the world's top-ranked player who won Wimbledon earlier this month, reacts during her <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-25-21-spt%2Fh_875b23b20b49f797a713d5a76988e298" target="_blank">first-round loss </a>to Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo on July 25. Sorribes Tormo won 6-4, 6-3.
Australian tennis star Ashleigh Barty, the world's top-ranked player who won Wimbledon earlier this month, reacts during her first-round loss to Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo on July 25. Sorribes Tormo won 6-4, 6-3.
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Australian swimmers celebrate together after they won gold in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay on July 25. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-25-21-spt%2Fh_7aa039b673c272d5a51721733bf985a6" target="_blank">They also set a new world record (3:29.69).</a> Clockwise from left are Meg Harris, Emma McKeon, Bronte Campbell and Cate Campbell.
Australian swimmers celebrate together after they won gold in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay on July 25. They also set a new world record (3:29.69). Clockwise from left are Meg Harris, Emma McKeon, Bronte Campbell and Cate Campbell.
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German beach-volleyball players Julia Sude and Karla Borger play Switzerland's Anouk Vergé-Dépré and Joana Heidrich in an empty Shiokaze Park on Saturday, July 24.
German beach-volleyball players Julia Sude and Karla Borger play Switzerland's Anouk Vergé-Dépré and Joana Heidrich in an empty Shiokaze Park on Saturday, July 24.
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Hend Zaza, the youngest Olympian this summer, competes in table tennis on July 24. The 12-year-old Syrian was knocked out in the preliminary round, losing 4-0 to Austrian Jia Liu.
Hend Zaza, the youngest Olympian this summer, competes in table tennis on July 24. The 12-year-old Syrian was knocked out in the preliminary round, losing 4-0 to Austrian Jia Liu.
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Fans wait at the finish of the men's cycling road race on July 24. The Fuji International Speedway, in Oyama, Japan, is one of the five Olympic venues open to fans this year.
Fans wait at the finish of the men's cycling road race on July 24. The Fuji International Speedway, in Oyama, Japan, is one of the five Olympic venues open to fans this year.
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Nigerian gymnast Uche Eke competes on the horizontal bar on July 24.
Nigerian gymnast Uche Eke competes on the horizontal bar on July 24.
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Chinese fencer Sun Yiwen celebrates with her coach Hugues Obry after winning gold in the épée on July 24.
Chinese fencer Sun Yiwen celebrates with her coach Hugues Obry after winning gold in the épée on July 24.
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Chinese weightlifter Hou Zhihui competes on July 24. She <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-24-21-spt%2Fh_7eef141d1b789bd62d1b4ad4e61a7fd5" target="_blank">set an Olympic record</a> in her 49-kilogram weight class, lifting 94 kilograms in the snatch round and 116 kilograms in the clean-and-jerk.
Chinese weightlifter Hou Zhihui competes on July 24. She set an Olympic record in her 49-kilogram weight class, lifting 94 kilograms in the snatch round and 116 kilograms in the clean-and-jerk.
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China's Yang Qian, the first gold-medal winner of these Olympics, celebrates on July 24. She finished first in the 10-meter air rifle.
China's Yang Qian, the first gold-medal winner of these Olympics, celebrates on July 24. She finished first in the 10-meter air rifle.
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Badminton players compete amid rows of empty seats on July 24.
Badminton players compete amid rows of empty seats on July 24.
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A staff member picks up the mouthguard of Great Britain's Peter McGrail during a boxing match on July 24.
A staff member picks up the mouthguard of Great Britain's Peter McGrail during a boxing match on July 24.
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Cyclists compete in the men's road race on July 24. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-24-21-spt%2Fh_865e6f42d17b1c92f727d4660ae7fa9a" target="_blank">Ecuador's Richard Carapaz</a> won the race after breaking away in the final 10 kilometers.
Cyclists compete in the men's road race on July 24. Ecuador's Richard Carapaz won the race after breaking away in the final 10 kilometers.
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During a break in his first-round match, Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2Fworld%2Flive-news%2Ftokyo-2020-olympics-07-24-21-spt%2Fh_06c4710f105dc100190c38cdf84b6a2a" target="_blank">cools down</a> with a mobile air conditioner and a towel with ice cubes. "It was some of the worst (heat) I've ever had," he said after he beat Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik.
During a break in his first-round match, Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev cools down with a mobile air conditioner and a towel with ice cubes. "It was some of the worst (heat) I've ever had," he said after he beat Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik.
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Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka lights the Olympic cauldron at the end of the opening ceremony on Friday, July 23.
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka lights the Olympic cauldron at the end of the opening ceremony on Friday, July 23.
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Fireworks go off after Osaka lit the Olympic cauldron.
Fireworks go off after Osaka lit the Olympic cauldron.
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An overhead view of Osaka lighting the cauldron. The cauldron was designed in the shape of a cherry blossom.
An overhead view of Osaka lighting the cauldron. The cauldron was designed in the shape of a cherry blossom.
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The Olympic flag is raised near the end of the opening ceremony.
The Olympic flag is raised near the end of the opening ceremony.
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Live performers pose as the triathlon pictogram during the opening ceremony. There were 50 sports taking place this year in the Tokyo Olympics, and all of their <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Folympics.com%2Fen%2Fnews%2Ftokyo-2020-unveils-games-pictograms" target="_blank" target="_blank">pictograms</a> were acted out by the performers.
Live performers pose as the triathlon pictogram during the opening ceremony. There were 50 sports taking place this year in the Tokyo Olympics, and all of their pictograms were acted out by the performers.
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Seiko Hashimoto, president of the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee, makes a speech during the opening ceremony. At left is Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee.
Seiko Hashimoto, president of the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee, makes a speech during the opening ceremony. At left is Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee.
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Japanese jazz composer Hiromi Uehara plays the piano during the opening ceremony.
Japanese jazz composer Hiromi Uehara plays the piano during the opening ceremony.
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The Olympic flag is carried toward the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony.
The Olympic flag is carried toward the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony.
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Japan's Emperor Naruhito delivers a speech and formally opens the Olympic Games.
Japan's Emperor Naruhito delivers a speech and formally opens the Olympic Games.
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Members of the Refugee Olympic Team march during the parade of nations.
Members of the Refugee Olympic Team march during the parade of nations.
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Tongan flag-bearer Pita Taufatofua made headlines for going shirtless at the 2016 and 2018 opening ceremonies, and he was at it again in Tokyo. He would be competing in taekwondo.
Tongan flag-bearer Pita Taufatofua made headlines for going shirtless at the 2016 and 2018 opening ceremonies, and he was at it again in Tokyo. He would be competing in taekwondo.
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Athletes from the United States march during the customary parade of nations.
Athletes from the United States march during the customary parade of nations.
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During one portion of the opening ceremony, there were 1,800 drones flying over the stadium to form a globe in the night sky. As the glowing drones soared over the stadium, performers sang "Imagine" by John Lennon.
During one portion of the opening ceremony, there were 1,800 drones flying over the stadium to form a globe in the night sky. As the glowing drones soared over the stadium, performers sang "Imagine" by John Lennon.
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Athletes from various nations sit during the opening ceremony.
Athletes from various nations sit during the opening ceremony.
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Athletes from Team Norway take part in the parade of nations.
Athletes from Team Norway take part in the parade of nations.
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The Olympic teams from every country watch performers on stage.
The Olympic teams from every country watch performers on stage.
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US athletes hold an American flag during the parade of nations.
US athletes hold an American flag during the parade of nations.
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Russian athletes pose for a photo during the opening ceremony.
Russian athletes pose for a photo during the opening ceremony.
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A police officer is seen in the mostly empty stadium on July 23. Organizers said that for the opening ceremony, only 950 VIPs would be present in a stadium that can seat nearly 70,000 people.
A police officer is seen in the mostly empty stadium on July 23. Organizers said that for the opening ceremony, only 950 VIPs would be present in a stadium that can seat nearly 70,000 people.
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French athletes march during the opening ceremony.
French athletes march during the opening ceremony.
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A member of Egypt's delegation enters the stadium during the parade of nations.
A member of Egypt's delegation enters the stadium during the parade of nations.
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British flag-bearers Hannah Mills and Mohamed Sbihi lead out the team during the opening ceremony's parade of nations. Sbihi, a rower, made history as Great Britain's first Muslim flag-bearer.
British flag-bearers Hannah Mills and Mohamed Sbihi lead out the team during the opening ceremony's parade of nations. Sbihi, a rower, made history as Great Britain's first Muslim flag-bearer.
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Greece's athletes march into the stadium to kick off the parade of nations.
Greece's athletes march into the stadium to kick off the parade of nations.
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Dancers take part in the start of the opening ceremony.
Dancers take part in the start of the opening ceremony.
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People perform during the opening ceremony.
People perform during the opening ceremony.
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The Japanese flag is carried during the opening ceremony. After the Japanese National Anthem was sung, a moment of silence was called to remember the global victims of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Japanese flag is carried during the opening ceremony. After the Japanese National Anthem was sung, a moment of silence was called to remember the global victims of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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A performer acts during the opening ceremony.
A performer acts during the opening ceremony.
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The start of the ceremony reflected the isolated training that many athletes had to do during the pandemic.
The start of the ceremony reflected the isolated training that many athletes had to do during the pandemic.
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Jill Biden, the first lady of the United States, takes part in a moment of silence during the opening ceremony.
Jill Biden, the first lady of the United States, takes part in a moment of silence during the opening ceremony.
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A lone performer is seen during the start of the opening ceremony.
A lone performer is seen during the start of the opening ceremony.
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A police officer gestures toward a small group of people who were protesting the Olympics outside the stadium on July 23. A significant portion of the Japanese public <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F07%2F22%2Fsport%2Ftokyo-olympics-preview-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">opposes holding the Olympics in the middle of a pandemic.</a>
A police officer gestures toward a small group of people who were protesting the Olympics outside the stadium on July 23. A significant portion of the Japanese public opposes holding the Olympics in the middle of a pandemic.
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Fireworks explode over the stadium as the opening ceremony got underway.
Fireworks explode over the stadium as the opening ceremony got underway.
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The best photos from the Tokyo Olympics
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Here’s some background information about the Summer Olympics, which are typically held every four years.

The 2024 Olympic Games were held July 26-August 11 in Paris.

The 2028 Olympic Games will be held in Los Angeles, marking the first time since 1996 the competition is taking place in the United States.

The 2032 Olympic Games will be held in Brisbane, Australia.

Summer Olympics Facts and History

The first revival of the Olympics was held in Athens, Greece, from April 6, 1896, to April 15, 1896.

The first modern Summer Olympics champion was James Connolly (USA), who won the triple jump event.

Fourteen nations and 241 athletes (all men) competed in 43 events at the first modern Summer Olympics.

The Olympic Flame was first lit during the opening ceremony of the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam.

The ancient Games were held between, at least, 776 BC and 393 AD.

The 2020 Olympic Games were held July 23-August 8, 2021, in Tokyo. The Games were delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Aquatics

1896 - Swimming is part of the first modern Olympic Games in Athens. The first events are freestyle and breaststroke.
1900 - Men’s water polo is added to the Olympic Games in Paris. Backstroke is added to the swimming events.
1904 - Diving is added to the Olympics in St. Louis.
1912 - Women’s swimming and diving are added to the Olympics in Stockholm.
1984 - Individual and duet synchronized swimming are added to the Olympics in Los Angeles.
1996 - Synchronized swimming is changed to team competition. Each team has eight members.
2000 - Synchronized diving and women’s water polo are added to the Olympics in Sydney. Synchronized swimming is altered again to include both team and duet competition.
2008 - A 10km swimming race, in open water rather than a pool, debuts at the Olympics. Both men and women compete.

Archery

1900 - Archery is added to the Olympic Games in Paris.
1912 - Archery is excluded from the Olympics in Stockholm.
1920 - The last time archery appears in the Olympics until 1972.
1972 - Archery is added back into the Olympic competition in Munich, Germany.
1988 - Team archery is added to the Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.
1992 - The Olympic Round archery format is established at the Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.

Athletics (Track & Field)

776 BC - Athletics are part of the first ancient Olympic Games in Greece.
1896 - Athletics are part of the first modern Olympics in Athens. Competitions included are 100m, 1,500m, 110m hurdles, Marathon, long jump, triple jump, pole vault, discus, shot put and high jump.
1924 - Women’s athletics events are added to the Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Competitions included are 100m, 800m, 4 x 100m, high jump and discus.
1984 - Women’s marathon is added to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
2008 - The women’s 3000m steeplechase debuts as an Olympic event.

Badminton

1972 - Badminton is a demonstration sport at the Olympics in Munich.
1992 - Badminton is officially added to the Olympics in Barcelona.

Baseball

1992 - Baseball is added to the Olympics in Barcelona.
2012 - Baseball is dropped from the Olympics in London.
2021 - Baseball and softball return for the Tokyo Games.
2024 - Baseball and softball are dropped from the Paris Games.

Basketball

1904 - Basketball is an exhibition event at the Olympics in St. Louis.
1936 - Men’s basketball is added to the Olympics in Berlin.
1976 - Women’s basketball is added to the Olympics in Montreal.
1992 - Participation rules are changed to allow professional basketball players to participate on the Olympic teams.
2021 - 3x3 basketball is officially added as an Olympic event.

Beach Volleyball

1996 - Men’s and women’s beach volleyball is added to the Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Boxing

688 BC - Boxing is added to the ancient Olympic Games.
1896 - A committee decides that boxing is too dangerous for the modern Olympic Games.
1904 - Boxing is added to the Olympic Games in St. Louis.
1912 - Boxing is eliminated from the Olympics in Stockholm due to a law banning boxing in Sweden.
1920 - Boxing is added again to the Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium.
2012 - Women’s boxing makes its debut at the London Olympics.

Breaking

2024 - Breaking appears in the Paris Games.

Canoeing

1924 - Canoe/kayak flatwater racing is an exhibition event at the Olympics in Paris.
1936 - Men’s canoe/kayak flatwater racing is added to the Olympics in Berlin.
1948 - Women’s canoe/kayak flatwater racing is added to the Olympics in London.
1972 - Canoe/kayak slalom racing is added to the Olympics in Munich.
1992 - Canoe/kayak slalom racing is a competition in the Olympics in Barcelona for the first time since 1972.

Cycling

1896 - Cycling is part of the first modern Olympics in Athens. The two events are road race and track cycling.
1996 - Mountain bike racing debuts at the Atlanta Olympics.
2008 - Bicycle Moto Cross (BMX) debuts as an Olympic event, for both men and women.

Equestrian

1900 - Jumping is added to the Olympic game in Paris.
1912 - Dressage and Eventing are added to jumping as the three areas of equestrian events at the Olympics in Stockholm.
1952 - Participation rules are changed to allow non-cavalry officers to compete in the Olympics.

Fencing

1896 - Fencing is part of the first modern Olympics in Athens.

Football (Soccer)

1896 - Football is an exhibition event at the first modern Olympics in Athens.
1908 - Football is added to the Olympic Games in London.
1984 - Participation rules are changed to allow professional football players to participate on the Olympic teams.

Golf

1900 - Golf makes its debut at the Olympics in Paris.
2016 - After a 112-year hiatus, golf is included at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Gymnastics

1896 - Men’s artistic gymnastics is part of the first modern Olympics in Athens. The men compete in six apparatus: horizontal bar, parallel bars, pommel horse, rings, vault, and rope climbing.
1928 - Women’s artistic gymnastics is added to the Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
1936 - Men’s artistic gymnastics individual events are changed to include floor exercises, side horse (pommel horse), rings, parallel bars, horizontal bar and long horse (vault) at the Olympics in Berlin.
1952 - Women’s artistic gymnastics individual events introduce the four-apparatus format: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercises at the Olympics in Helsinki.
1984 - Rhythmic gymnastics is an exhibition event at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
1996 - Rhythmic gymnastics is added to the Olympics in Atlanta.
2000 - Trampoline is added to the Olympics in Sydney.

Handball

1936 - Handball is an exhibition event at the Olympic Games in Berlin.
1972 - Handball is added to the Olympics in Munich.

Hockey

1908 - Field hockey is added to the Olympics in London.

Judo

1964 - Men’s judo becomes the first Asian sport to be added to the Olympics in Tokyo.
1992 - Women’s judo is added to the Olympics in Barcelona.

Karate

2021 - Karate appears in the Tokyo Games.
2024 - Karate is dropped from the Paris Games.

Modern Pentathlon

The Modern pentathlon includes shooting, fencing, swimming, riding, and cross-country running.
708 BC - Ancient pentathlon is added in the ancient Olympic Games.
1912 - Men’s modern pentathlon is added to the Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden.
2000 - Women’s modern pentathlon is added to the Olympics in Sydney.

Rowing

1900 - Men’s rowing is added to the Olympics in Paris.
1976 - Women’s rowing is added to the Olympics in Montreal.

Rugby

2016 - Rugby sevens debuts at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Sailing

1900 - Sailing is added to the Olympics in Paris.

Shooting

1896 - Men’s shooting is part of the first modern Olympics in Athens.
1984 - Women’s shooting is added to the Olympics in Los Angeles.

Skateboarding

2021 - Skateboarding appears in the Tokyo Games.

Softball

1996 - Softball is added to the Olympics in Atlanta.
2012 - Softball is dropped from the Olympics in London.
2021 - Softball and baseball return for the Tokyo Games.

Sports Climbing

2021 - Sports climbing appears in the Tokyo Games.

Surfing

2021 - Surfing appears in the Tokyo Games.

Table Tennis

1988 - Table tennis is added to the Olympics in Seoul.

Taekwondo

1980 - The IOC officially recognizes taekwondo as an Olympic sport.
1988 and 1992 - Taekwondo is an exhibition event at the Olympic Games in Seoul and Barcelona.
2000 - Taekwondo is officially added to the Olympic Games in Sydney as a competitive event.

Tennis

1896-1924 - Tennis is included in the Olympic Games.
1984 - Tennis is an exhibition event at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
1988 - Tennis is reinstated at the Olympic Games in Seoul.

Triathlon

Participants swim 1500 meters, cycle 40 kilometers and run 10 km in succession.
1994 - The IOC officially recognizes the triathlon as an Olympic sport.
2000 - Triathlon is added to the Olympics in Sydney.

Volleyball

1964 - Men’s and women’s volleyball is added to the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Weightlifting

1896 - Weightlifting is part of the first modern Olympics in Athens.
2000 - Women’s weightlifting is added to the Olympics in Sydney.

Wrestling

776 BC - Wrestling is part of the first ancient Olympic Games in Greece.
1896 - Greco-Roman wrestling is part of the first modern Olympics in Athens.
1904 - Free style wrestling is included in the Olympics.
1908 - After a brief hiatus, Greco-Roman wrestling is reinstated in the Olympics.
2004 - Women’s free style wrestling is added to the Olympics in Athens.