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Tokyo 2020

Olympic Torches and Medals Sell for Above Expected Price in Auctions

Hundreds of Olympic memorabilia, including Olympic flame torches and Olympic medals, went on the auction block last month at two separate auctions.

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The Golden States: Which U.S. States Are Home to the Most Olympic Medalists?

Since the 1896 Olympics, athletes born in California have won 491 Olympic gold medals for Team USA. New York has the 2nd-most Olympic gold medals with 246.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Zach Apple Throws Out First Pitch at Cincinnati Reds Game

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Zach Apple threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Cincinnati Reds game Tuesday night at Great American Ballpark.

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How to Watch the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games

While you’re counting down the days until the Tokyo Paralympic Games opening ceremony, find your national broadcasting information for the Games here.

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2020 Tokyo Paralympic Flame Lighting Ceremony Set for Friday, August 20

Flame lighting ceremonies, which began on August 12, created 47 total flames to represent the districts of Japan. They will converge into one Paralympic flame

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Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games to be Held Without Spectators

The organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games have announced that, like the Olympic Games, the competition will be held without spectators.

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2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games: What Time Does Swimming Start in My Time Zone?

Here’s a breakdown of exactly when each session of swimming at the Tokyo Paralympic Games will start in your time zone and which events will be on each day.

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How Did We Do? Reviewing Our Hits (And Misses) Of The Olympic Pick ’em Contest

SwimSwam’s official selections ended up placing tied for 24th in the Olympic Pick ’em Contest, while editor-in-chief Braden Keith tied for fourth.

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SASCOC Does An About-Face On Tokyo Medal Reward For Schoenmaker

Since our original report, the SASCOC has taken to the media to assure athletes and fans that the organization indeed plans on issuing monetary rewards.

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Tokyo 2020: First Doping Violations Reported, 4 Track & Field Athletes Named

These doping violations were reported by the International Testing Agency (ITA), and have since been turned over to the Athletics Integrity Unit (ATU).

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MeiMei White Added to US Paralympic Roster Following Meyers’ Withdrawal

MeiMei White has been added to the USA Swimming roster for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games following the withdrawal of Becca Meyers. 

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Brazilian Paralympic Team Allowed To Begin Training In Japan After Quarantine

After they were originally going to be quarantined for 14 days due to a pair of positive cases, Brazilian para swimmers are now training in Hamamatsu.

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Olympic Results Digest: American Women, Serbian Men Defend Water Polo Golds

The United States women won a third consecutive Olympic gold medal in women’s water polo at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

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Olympic Champion Schoenmaker May Not Receive RSA Medal Payout

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) confirms they are likely unable to pay out Olympic medal bonuses.

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Why Have Olympic Primetime Ratings Taken a Hit in the U.S.?

NBC’s coverage of the 2020 Olympics did not provide viewers with the experience they had hoped for. People instead turned to social media for highlights.

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