Lydia Jacoby
NBC's Tirico reflects on Tokyo Games, looks ahead to Beijing

By Joe Reedy Aug. 07, 2021 05:03 PM EDT
Like many, Mike Tirico had some doubts about whether the Tokyo Games would go on. But once he landed in Japan last month to continue preparations as the host...

New Zealand's Tyla Nathan-Wong raises her fists as her team celebrates defeating France in the women's rugby gold medal match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)
Olympic Latest: Bencic wins tennis gold for Switzerland

Jul. 30, 2021 09:08 PM EDT

Sarah Spanos displays signs of support for Olympic swimmer Lydia Jacoby adorning her pickup truck, in Seward, Alaska, Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Jacoby, a 17-year-old from Seward, scored a major upset when the first Alaskan ever on the U.S. Olympics swimming team won the gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke at the Tokyo Games. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
Small Alaska town embraces state's 1st swimmer to win gold

By Mark Thiessen Jul. 27, 2021 07:47 PM EDT