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Wojciech Nowicki, of Poland, competes in the final of the men's hammer throw at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Olympics Latest: World champ Dutch out in women's handball

Aug. 03, 2021 07:59 PM EDT

Competitors start in their heat of the men's 100-meters with empty seats as a backdrop in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
EXPLAINER: The tech behind Tokyo Olympics' fast track

By Pat Graham Aug. 01, 2021 12:36 AM EDT

FILE - In this June 18, 2021, file photo, Ryan Crouser competes during the prelims of men's shot put at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Ore. A simple question of describing their track and field craft led to some creative comparisons that might help the casual track fan better understand precisely what they do at the Tokyo Games. Shot put world record holder Crouser summarized what he does for a living with an illustration. He said his event was the equivalent of picking up the heaviest bowling ball and trying to throw it the length of a basketball court. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Throwing strikes: Track athletes outline job in simple terms

By Pat Graham Jul. 23, 2021 11:19 PM EDT

South Africa's Olympic soccer team members, wearing face masks, leave the training venue in Chiba, east of Tokyo, Monday, July 19, 2021. Two South African soccer players have become the first athletes inside the Olympic Village to test positive for COVID-19. The Tokyo Games open on Friday. (Kyodo News via AP)
Medal predictions for events at the Tokyo Olympics

Jul. 19, 2021 05:57 AM EDT

Ryan Crouser celebrates during a victory lap, after setting a world record during the finals of men's shot put at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Friday, June 18, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Eat, drink and be merry: Food pairs well with Olympic spot

By Eddie Pells And Pat Graham Jun. 22, 2021 03:32 PM EDT

Will Claye competes during the finals of men's triple jump at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Monday, June 21, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Favorites Brazier, Simpson melt on sizzling day at trials

By Eddie Pells And Pat Graham Jun. 21, 2021 10:34 PM EDT

Grayson Murphy wins the first prelim of the women's 3000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
The Latest: Claye edges Scott to take triple jump crown

By The Associated Press Jun. 21, 2021 07:12 PM EDT