13-Year-Old Skateboarder Momiji Nishiya Becomes Japan's Youngest Olympic Champion
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13-Year-Old Skateboarder Momiji Nishiya Becomes Japan's Youngest Olympic Champion

The teen won gold in women’s street skateboarding.

2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony Records Lowest Ratings in Nearly 30 Years
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2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony Records Lowest Ratings in Nearly 30 Years

Can you guess how many viewers tuned into the televised event?

Kicking Off the Tokyo Games, Naomi Osaka Lights Olympic Cauldron
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Kicking Off the Tokyo Games, Naomi Osaka Lights Olympic Cauldron

The tennis champion re-entered the spotlight at the opening ceremony.

Creative Director of the Olympics Opening Ceremony Is Fired Over Holocaust Joke
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Creative Director of the Olympics Opening Ceremony Is Fired Over Holocaust Joke

Kentaro Kobayashi was dismissed just one day before the start of the Tokyo Games.

Tennis Star Coco Gauff Tested Positive for COVID-19
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Tennis Star Coco Gauff Tested Positive for COVID-19

The athlete will not be attending the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

UPDATE: Sha'Carri Richardson Excluded From U.S. Olympic Team Following Marijuana Test
Culture Sports

UPDATE: Sha'Carri Richardson Excluded From U.S. Olympic Team Following Marijuana Test

“I can’t be y’all Olympic Champ this year but I promise I’ll be your World Champ next year.”

Swimming Caps for Natural Black Hair Banned From the Olympics
Culture Sports

Swimming Caps for Natural Black Hair Banned From the Olympics

Black swimmers are disappointed and heartbroken by the decision.

Nike Taps Skate Shop FTC for Japanese Bathhouse-Inspired SB Dunk Low
Footwear

Nike Taps Skate Shop FTC for Japanese Bathhouse-Inspired SB Dunk Low

Arriving as part of the Swoosh’s 2020 Tokyo Olympics-themed releases.

Kim Kardashian's SKIMS Is the Official Underwear Brand for Team USA at Tokyo Olympics
Fashion

Kim Kardashian's SKIMS Is the Official Underwear Brand for Team USA at Tokyo Olympics

Athletes A’ja Wilson, Alex Morgan and more will be wearing sleep and loungewear designs by the brand.

Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard To Become First Trans Athlete Competing at Olympics
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Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard To Become First Trans Athlete Competing at Olympics

She will be entering the women’s 87kg weightlifting category.

Telfar Clemens To Design Uniforms for Liberia’s 2020 Olympic Team
Fashion

Telfar Clemens To Design Uniforms for Liberia’s 2020 Olympic Team

The designer will also serve as the team’s official sponsor.

SK-II's Cult-Loved Pitera Essence Returns as Special Edition
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SK-II's Cult-Loved Pitera Essence Returns as Special Edition

Celebrating the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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