Tennis Star Coco Gauff Drops Out of Tokyo Olympics After Positive COVID Test

Ever since the G.O.A.T. wrapped her latest run at the Olympics, fans have been asking the same question: Will Simone Biles retire? Though she’s only 24, it wouldn’t be uncommon for a gymnast of her age to withdraw from the sport for good. But for now, Biles says she’s still “keeping the door open” on competing again.

Simone Biles‘ Olympic journey may not be over just yet. While mental health struggles caused the 24-year-old gymnast to sit out of most of the Tokyo Olympics, aside from the balance beam final where she won bronze, Simone said she is “keeping the door open” to possibly compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

this year's Tokyo Olympics nearly a week ago, Tom Daley stirred up his fan base when he came out to cheer on fellow Olympic athletes — and get some knitting in.Daley, 27, was spotted in the stands during the Women's 3m Springboard Final on Day 9 of this year's Olympic Games, and he passed the time between dives knitting something out of pink and purple yarn.It's hard to tell if it's a scarf, a beanie or some other item of clothing, but the very fact that the accomplished gold medalist busted out

Naman Ramachandran Reigning world pole vault champion and 2016 Rio Olympics bronze medalist Sam Kendricks, from Team USA, is out of the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19.Argentine pole vaulter German Chiaraviglio has also tested positive and is ruled out.“The health and safety of our athletes, coaches and staff is our top priority.

Naomi Osaka is out of the Tokyo Olympics after losing to Markéta Vondroušová of the Czech Republic in the third round. Osaka’s surprising and early exit comes after being selected to light the torch during the Olympics opening ceremony.

Simone Biles left the competition floor with the Team USA medical trainer after her first rotation on the vault of the women's team final at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. The 24-year-old gymnast did not do the Amanar vault, but opted instead for another move, which earned her a 13.766, the lowest score of any of her Olympics showings. «Simone has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue,» USA Gymnastics said in a statement to multiple news outlets.

Simone Biles performance at the Tokyo Olympics will be going down in sporting history, but not for the reason the world thought it would.

Simone Biles performance at the Tokyo Olympics will be going down in sporting history, but not for the reason the world thought it would.

Tennis champion Naomi Osaka, one of the biggest stars at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, made a surprise early exit, losing to Markéta Vondroušová in the third round.

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It won’t be a cakewalk for Team USA in Olympics basketball this year. In yet another stunning upset of the NBA-laden all-star squad, Team France beat Team USA 83-76 Sunday in an opening loss at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Jordan Moreau Naomi Osaka, the Japanese tennis star and four-time Grand Slam singles champion, was the final torchbearer at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games’ opening ceremony on Friday.The 23-year-old is making her Olympics debut this year. She recently made headlines for withdrawing from the 2021 French Open, in which she was a heavy favorite and seeded second in the tournament, in order to prioritize her mental health.

Getting in the spirit! With Tokyo Olympics kicking off on July 23, Kith is making sure that stylish shoppers are ready to rep Team USA. 

WNBA superstar Sue Bird will perform a special honor during the opening ceremony of the 2021 Summer Olympics. The 40-year-old athlete has been selected as one of two flag bearers, the other being MLB star Eddy Alvarez, to lead Team USA during the kick off of the Tokyo Games. Sue — who will also be competing at the Olympics in women’s basketball — called her selection “an incredible honor” after it was announced on July 21.