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7/31/2020

 
Lookin' after it, while lookin' good.
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Looking after it. â–¡ #javelin #moments #sports #leichtathletik #athletics #athlete

A post shared by Thomas Röhler (@thomasroehler) on Jul 30, 2020 at 10:06am PDT

Marcus Cooper Walz smiles in Mallorca.
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¡Viaje express al paraíso mallorquín! #Mallorca #Palma #ElArenal

A post shared by Marcus Cooper Walz (@marcuscooperwalz) on Jul 30, 2020 at 9:27am PDT

Luis Knabl is wistful in Saint Moritz.
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Right now i was supposed to be somewhere else hunting for glory. We‘re not back to normal yet, but we always remain united. Thanks to my @oakley family. ❤️ #teamOakley #fortheloveofsport

A post shared by Luis Knabl (@luisknabl) on Jul 30, 2020 at 9:41am PDT

Zuzana Hejnova hits the forest to train.
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Občas je fajn trénovat mimo stadion a načerpat energii z lesa □□□ #runninggirl #runningmotivation #training #athletes #czechgirl #wood #forest #colors

A post shared by Zuzana Hejnová (@zhejnova) on Jul 30, 2020 at 12:17pm PDT


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Athlete Worth Watching

7/31/2020

 
Maria Dimitrova is a Bulgarian-Dominican looking to join karate's debut at Tokyo 2020.
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Teenager Hannah Roberts hopes to live up to the hype in BMX Freestyle's Olympic debut.
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Let's Get Social

7/30/2020

 
Google translate says something about a toe, but it's always time for a good Gergo Siklosi shot...
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Ez mennyire az a pillanat, mikor belerúgsz az asztal sarkába a kislábujjaddal? □□

A post shared by Siklósi Gergő (@siklosi_gergo) on Jul 28, 2020 at 8:01am PDT

With or without a mask, Kevin Mayer's always worth a look.
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✌️□□

A post shared by Mayer Kevin (@mayer.deca) on Jul 28, 2020 at 10:47am PDT

Jorge Urena's on track.
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A post shared by JORGE UREÑA (@jorge_onil3) on Jul 28, 2020 at 12:02pm PDT

Rhys McClenaghan sweats it off.
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Saunas give me an escape from the cold Irish Air â–¡

A post shared by Rhys McClenaghan (@rhysmcc1) on Jul 28, 2020 at 1:01pm PDT

Thiago Braz trains.
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Bora na preparação pra saltar ????‍♂️

A post shared by Thiago Braz (@thiagobrazpv) on Jul 28, 2020 at 6:00pm PDT


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A Little Roundup

7/30/2020

 
Ecuador Olympic Committee: Jefferson Perez speaks on what medaling for his nation meant. (in Spanish)
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Here's a short interview with Argentine field hockey stars Carla Rebecchi and Delfina Merino as they target Tokyo 2020 success.

Christian Taylor speaks with Around the Rings on his Olympic activism and that IOC Rule 50.

Megan Rapinoe gets a high-profile gig during the Tokyo 2020 delay: talk show host.
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Speaking of HBO, Michael Phelps is the spotlight as he addresses the mental health challenges of elite athletes in "The Weight of Gold".

A probably still too-early and too-short look at who the next all-around king of gymnastics might be is offered by FIG.

Roger Federer confirms he's looking for a fifth Olympic appearance at Tokyo 2020. Would love to see him in men's and mixed doubles!
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Athlete Worth Watching

7/29/2020

 
World Athletics: Steeplechaser Belen Casetta's looking to make it to the Olympics again, despite a series of setbacks since her last appearance.
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Another Olympic veteran returns: Ed Fernon is a London 2012 modern pentathlete who is set to return to the Games in 2021.
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Michaela Walsh is a budding Olympic star for Irish boxing...trying to bide her time.
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Outsports: British trampoliner Luke Strong opened up to the BBC on recovering from injury and striving to return to competition, and more.
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Ariarne Titmus is a rising superstar for Australian swimming, and eager for an Olympic debut.
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Chae-Hyun Seo hopes to make a mark for sport climbing and South Korea at Tokyo 2020.
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