Gymnastics Rivalry and Bullying

Former Team USA gymnast MyKayla Skinner asks Simone Biles to stop alleged bullying over their rivalry, citing death threats received. Skinner takes responsibility for poorly articulating a point about work ethic. Biles and teammates respond with gold medal win at Paris Games.

Brody Malone's Olympic Journey

Gymnast Brody Malone is on a redemption tour after a devastating knee injury, aiming to win gold at the Paris Olympics. He has overcome obstacles, including multiple surgeries, and is focused on achieving his Olympic dreams.

Controversy over Chinese Swimmers at Tokyo Olympics

23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned heart medication due to contamination. The World Anti-Doping Agency agreed with Chinese authorities on this decision.

Chinese Swimmers in Tokyo Olympics

Chinese swimmers were allowed to compete in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 despite testing positive for a banned heart medication due to alleged contamination. The World Anti-Doping Agency found no concrete basis to challenge the contamination claim.

Italy Withdraws Candidacy to Host 2027 World Championships in Rome

Italian athletics federation withdrew its candidacy to host the 2027 world championships in Rome due to the government's refusal to guarantee the $92 million needed. Italy will host the European Championships for athletics in Rome this June.

Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competition

Suni Lee wins gold in individual all-around gymnastics competition at Tokyo Olympics, narrowly beating Brazil's Rebeca Andrade. Teammate Jade Carey finishes in eighth place. Simone Biles withdrew from the event to focus on mental health.