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Sifan Hassan, of the Netherlands, wins the women's 10,000-meter run final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Women send powerful message in Olympic track and field

By Eddie Pells Aug. 08, 2021 02:24 AM EDT

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

Gwen Berry, of the United States, competes in the women's hammer throw final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Last stand: Outspoken Berry says goodbye to the Tokyo Games

By Pat Graham Aug. 03, 2021 11:55 AM EDT

Daiki Hashimoto, of Japan, performs on the horizontal bar during the artistic gymnastics men's apparatus final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Olympics Latest: Women's semifinals set in beach volleyball

Aug. 02, 2021 08:59 PM EDT

Shin Jeahwan, of South Korea, performs on the vault during the men's artistic gymnastic qualifications at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Olympics Latest: Krajewski wins individual eventing gold

Aug. 01, 2021 08:49 PM EDT

Raven Saunders, of United States, reacts during the woman's shot put final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Incredible Raven: Saunders lends her voice to the Olympics

By Eddie Pells And Pat Graham Aug. 01, 2021 03:14 AM EDT

Lamont Jacobs, center, of Italy, celebrates after winning the men's the 100-meter final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas-born Italian sprints from unknown to Bolt’s successor

By Eddie Pells Aug. 01, 2021 12:26 AM EDT

Yulimar Rojas, of Venezuela, competes in the final of the women's triple jump at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Olympics Latest: Belarus runner says team forcing departure

Jul. 31, 2021 09:18 PM EDT

Raven Saunders, of United States, waits to compete in the qualification rounds of the women's shot put at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Joker's wild: Saunders dons mask before shot put at Olympics

By Pat Graham Jul. 30, 2021 10:14 AM EDT

Gwendolyn Berry lifts her arm during introductions for the prelims of the women's hammer throw at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Thursday, June 24, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Berry opens at Olympic trials: 'I want to impact the world'

By Eddie Pells Jun. 24, 2021 06:59 PM EDT

Competitors stand for the national anthem before the prelims of the women's pole vault the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Thursday, June 24, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)tonal at the
The Latest: Emma Coburn wins 3,000-meter steeplechase

By The Associated Press Jun. 24, 2021 11:58 AM EDT

FILE - Michelle Carter sets to throw during the women's shot put at the U.S. Championships athletics meet in Des Moines, Iowa, in this Sunday, July 28, 2019, file photo. Reigning Olympic shot put champion Michelle Carter won't compete at the U.S. track and field trials after having a benign tumor removed from her right ankle. The 35-year-old will cheer on her friends and fellow competitors. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Carter won't defend shot title after benign tumor removed

By Pat Graham Jun. 21, 2021 04:18 PM EDT