Friday, July 23, 2021

Jill Biden Attends Olympic Opening Ceremony in Tokyo

Dr. Biden traveled to Japan as leader of a small presidential delegation. Her appearance came amid concerns of skyrocketing virus cases in Tokyo.

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Telfar Clemens Designs Liberia's Olympic Outfits

It was a homecoming of sorts.

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Team USA Olympic Opening Ceremony Outfits Include Wearable Tech from Ralph Lauren

Dispersing heat is a practical addition to the outfits during the sweltering weather in Tokyo.

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Sue Bird and Eddy Alvarez Lead Team USA into the Opening Ceremony

Travel and competition schedules keep some stars, like the women’s soccer and gymnastics teams, away.

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Olympics: Daniel Alves and the True Value of a Gold Medal

The Olympics may be a major championship for women’s teams, but they remain an afterthought for the men.

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Pita Taufatofua, Tonga's Popular Olympian, Is Back for Tokyo

A viral star, dressed for the part and another big night, marches in his third Olympics.

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Why Russian Athletes Marched as R.O.C. in the Opening Ceremony

Russian athletes competing in the Tokyo Olympics marched in the opening ceremony as R.O.C.

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