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How much money Olympic athletes earn when they win medals
Here's how much Olympians across the world earn when they win a gold, silver, or bronze medal.
Jacob Zinkula
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Olympic athletes are roasting the Olympic Village accommodations on TikTok: 'The bed sucks'
Tennis star Coco Gauff said that 10 girls have to share 2 bathrooms at the Olympic Village in Paris…
Lloyd Lee
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Paris' River Seine is so polluted that Olympic athletes weren't allowed to swim in it
Paris' Seine River's water levels are below the required standards for the men's triathlon to take …
Thibault Spirlet
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The Olympics: A guide to summer and winter games and sports, Olympic history and symbols, and iconic athletes
The Olympic Games are the world's most prestigious international athletic competitions. Here's what…
Samantha Grindell
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A US Olympic athlete couldn't pay her rent, so Flavor Flav and Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian stepped in to help
A 2020 survey of 491 athletes from 48 countries by the athletes' rights group Global Athletes found…
Amanda Goh
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The Olympics is reportedly losing its largest sponsor over concerns the IOC is not doing enough to support the athletes
Toyota will reportedly end its lucrative sponsorship deal with the IOC after the 2024 Paris Olympic…
Cork Gaines
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Nike says there are less-skimpy options for its Olympic outfits after athletes called them sexist
The bodysuit featured a high cut around the crotch many athletes found objectionable — but Nike sai…
Geoff Weiss
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A Paralympic athlete might become the world's first disabled astronaut
John McFall, a 41-year-old British doctor, is one of the European Space Agency's first batch of tra…
Stephanie Stacey
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The official Paralympics TikTok account's portrayal of athletes with disabilities leaves people divided — some see it as "edgy and unique" and others find it offensive
Videos on the Paralympics TikTok account are drawing both criticism and support from users and athl…
Reena Koh
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Paralympians describe barriers they face finding 9-to-5 jobs after the games, from stigmas to 'pigeonholing'
"The Paralympic Games have so much more recognition than they ever have," three-time Paralympian Ka…
John Loeppky
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17-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters says 'it's weird' to finally be recognized as one of the most dominant athletes across all sports
The Paralympic legend, who has competed across four adaptive sports, also discussed recently learni…
Meredith Cash
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The International Paralympic Committee bars Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing in Beijing
The IPC said a backlash to its prior decision caused an "escalating" situation in the athletes' vil…
Cheryl Teh
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Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games' first FMCG partner, Thums up, salutes the strength and resilience of Paralympic Athletes in latest campaign
The campaign is conceptualised by Ogilvy India
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Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod Kumar claims bronze in discus throw F52
Vinod Kumar won India's third medal on National Sports Day, claiming a bronze in discus throw F52 e…
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Paralympian Olivia Breen said an official called her sprint briefs 'too short and inappropriate'
Two-time Paralympic world champ Olivia Breen took to Twitter to question whether a male competitor …
Monica Humphries
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Paralympic Committee display Afghan flag during opening ceremony in 'solidarity' with athletes who were forced to withdraw due to Taliban takeover
Two Afghan athletes were scheduled to compete in the Paralympics this year, but they had to withdra…
Kelly McLaughlin
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US Paralympic athletes will receive equal pay for the first time at the Tokyo Olympics
Before the change, US Paralympic athletes received $7,500 for every gold medal they won, while Olym…
Talia Lakritz
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International Olympic Committee to provide 24 hours mental-health counselling to athletes during the Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has set up a 24-hour helpline, called 'Mentally Fit Helpl…
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Meet Tara Davis and Hunter Woodhall, the Olympic- and Paralympic-bound couple going for gold together in Tokyo
Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis first crossed paths at a high school track meet, and more than four …
Lauren Edmonds
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Olympic athletes like Naomi Osaka and Anthony Joshua don't count calories - they rely on intuitive eating to fuel their workouts
Five Olympic athletes told Insider they don't count calories. Gymnast Laurie Hernandez said she use…