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7/21/2020

400m runner Michael Norman storms to a 9.86 100m run in Texas for a world lead. Hurdler Rai Benjamin's 10.03 isn't too shabby either.

NEW PR! 9.86(+1.6) and 10.03(+1.6) for @_kingben_ for our season opener. After four long years I finally got to run the 100m. pic.twitter.com/IE5MlqzdxU
â€” Like Mike (@Mike_Norman22) July 20, 2020

Former Team USA gymnast Paul Ruggeri opens up to Outsports on his post-gymnastics turns.

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World Triathlon: Claire Michel is one athlete who looks at Tokyo 2020's postponement as a 'bit of a stress relief' as she recovers from injury.

Cousins and beach volleyball partners Marco and Esteban Grimalt share with FIVB.com their drive to improve and make a mark in the Olympics, and more.

Olympic World Pays Respect

7/20/2020

Megan Rapinoe always tells it like it is.

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We honor this man by following in his footsteps. We honor him by fighting for justice. We honor him by never giving up. We honor him by VOTING in November. Voting not like our lives depend on it, but voting because our lives do depend on it. ... Rest in Power John Lewis. @repjohnlewis

A post shared by Megan Rapinoe (@mrapinoe) on Jul 18, 2020 at 10:37am PDT

Saturday marked #MandelaDay.

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On #MandelaDay, we remember his wise words as an acknowledgement of the unifying effect sport can have on society. And look back at what he had to say about the #Olympics. â â € #Olympics #NelsonMandela #StrongerTogether @unitednations

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Let's Get Social Weekend Recap

Tomas Gonzalez reminisces on last year's World Cup.

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#ParisBercy2019 â–¡â€â™‚ï¸ #gymnastics #gimnasia #chile #worldchallenge

A post shared by Tomas Gonzalez (@tomasgonzalez1) on Jul 17, 2020 at 5:36pm PDT

Let's Get Social favorite Damian Quintero enjoys some water sports.

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MATCH POINT! â–¡ #SummerVibes #Beach #Flying #Vacation

A post shared by Damian Quintero (@damianquintero) on Jul 17, 2020 at 10:21am PDT

I guess playing in the surf is a popular thing...

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Rasmus Magi is back on the track.

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Chop wood, carry water!

A post shared by Rasmus MÃ¤gi (@rasmusmgi) on Jul 17, 2020 at 10:31am PDT

Mujinga Kambundji takes to SUP'ing.

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Tokyo 2020 Gives Us Something to Celebrate

7/20/2020

Great news: Tokyo 2020 announced that 2021's schedule is fully confirmed* with virtually the same venues and corresponding dates as the original in 2020. (*aside from continued pandemic concerns!)

A Little Roundup

Tokyo 2020 also took a look at a selection of athletes looking to rebound from Rio 2016 disappointment.

Bode Miller sets up a winter sports academy in partnership with the Institute for Civic Leadership Academy.

World Athletics continued its look at how track & field athletes around the world are adjusting training during the pandemic, with reports from Canada and the broader North and Central Americas and the Caribbean.

The Olympic Channel profiled beach volleyball legend Kerri Walsh's drive for another Olympic appearance - and maybe more! - and how she's keeping busy in the sport.

Javelin thrower Magnus Kirt shared with Spikes his thoughts on his shoulder injury while winning his first global medal last year in one of Doha 2019's indelible moments, and his on-going recovery.

Dame Kelly Holmes shares the backstory of her double gold at Athens 2004 with the BBC.

Congrats to all the participants in the first-ever online PanAm Cup in weightlifting. Weekend competition from the virtual event featuring ~70 athletes from 15 nations can be seen on the IWF's YouTube channel here.

ESPN looks at Diane Durham's tale of an almost-Olympian, as injury and circumstance felled a promising next step in her breakthrough gymnastics career.

Figure Skating: Sad news out of Australia as Pyeongchang 2018 Olympian Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya passes away at age 20. Together with skating partner Harley Windsor, she was the 2017 world junior champion in the pairs event.

Let's Get Social Friday

7/17/2020

Petter Northug, Jr. gives us some steamy skin.

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Insta Famous.

A post shared by Petter Northug Jr (@jantelov1) on Jul 15, 2020 at 12:59pm PDT

Chris Mazdzer contemplates in a field...

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...while rower Marcos Saurrate does so strolling.

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Â¿QuÃ© serÃ¡ de nuestro destino cuando alguien pise nuestro camino?

A post shared by Marcos Sarraute (@marcos_sarraute) on Jul 15, 2020 at 5:00pm PDT

You can now have Valerie Adams at home!

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â–¡â–¡â–¡â–¡â–¡ â–¡â–¡ how amazing is this?! Dame @valerieadams84 has been honoured with a one of a kind Barbie doll made in her likeness - to inspire young girls, that they can be anything they want to be! Dame Valerie said: â€œWe definitely need more role models and as a strong Pacific woman, I feel it is my duty to be more accessible and involved in the community, both on and off the field.â€œ #TheNZTeam #KoTatauTeKapaOAotearoa

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Maybe Kristian Karlsson's friend just wants to play?

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Don't steal my coffee. #hatfashion

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Athlete(s) Worth Watching

7/16/2020

The Comite Olimpico Ecuatoriano reports on Tamara Salazar, double-world medalist in weightlifting, and her determination to make it to Tokyo 2020. (in Spanish)