Tag: Tokyo Olympics
The Long Journey Leads to an Olympic Record for Felix
By Eddie Pells, Associated Press
She describes herself as “old.” She concedes she wasn’t sure she’d make it this far. There were times, though, when...
Black Women, Across Generations, Heed Biles’ Olympic Example
By Aaron Morrison, Astrid Galvan and Deepti Hajela, Associated Press
Naomi Osaka. Simone Biles. Both are prominent young Black women under the pressure of a...
Last stand: Outspoken Berry Says Goodbye to the Tokyo Games
By Pat Graham, Associated Press
The stage was all hers, so Gwen Berry pounded on her chest and extended her right fist after she was...
Ban on ‘Soul Cap’ Spotlights Lack of Diversity in Swimming
By Jenna Fryer, Associated Press
Alice Dearing has an afro, a voluminous puff nearly impossible to protect in most swimming caps. Her hair shrinks if...
Biles Returns to Competition With a Bronze Medal and a Smile
By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press
Simone Biles returned to the competition at the Tokyo Olympics in style, and will leave with another medal. What color...
