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Olympics 2021: How working at McDonald's nearly got Quanesha Burks to the long jump final
The only person not surprised by Quanesha Burks' extraordinary journey to the Tokyo Olympics is Quanesha Burks. The long jumper knew she would be here, even when she was a high school student working at McDonald's to help her family get by.
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Americans Sarah Sponcil and Kelly Claes ousted from Olympics beach volleyball tournament by Canada
Heather Bansley and Brandie Wilkerson beat the U.S. team 22-24, 21-18, 15-13 at the Shiokaze Park venue.
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Swimmer Caeleb Dressel powers to 4th gold with victory in 50-meter freestyle; Bobby Finke wins 1,500 free
Caeleb Dressel set an Olympic record to win the men's 50-meter freestyle final for his fourth gold in Tokyo, and Bobby Finke rallied to take the 1,500 free.
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Caeleb Dressel's Olympics can be summed in one word: Brilliance
Dressel was the favorite to win every sprint event even though he had never won an individual Olympic gold medal. He didn't disappoint.
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Olympics 2021: Trayvon Bromell is off to a rocky start in the 100 meters, but comebacks are his thing
The American sprinter and 100-meter favorite barely advanced Saturday, but Trayvon Bromell is aiming to complete a most remarkable comeback.
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Tokyo Olympics: Georgian athletes have accreditation revoked for 'sightseeing'
Two Georgian athletes have had their accreditation revoked from the Tokyo Olympics after they were spotted leaving the athletes village to visit friends in Japan.
