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Tom Daley’s first Olympic gold medal will be kept safe and sound until he returns home from Tokyo. After Daley and his diving partner, Matty Lee, took home the top prize for their synchronized 10-meter platform diving on July 26, the 27-year-old diver ensured his valuable accolade would have a special home. In fact, Daley

American swimmer Katie Ledecky became a household name at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she clocked astonishing times in the pool and ultimately became the most decorated woman athlete at the Games. But just how many Olympic medals does she count among her collection? To date, Ledecky has won an impressive six Olympic medals, five

Simone Biles has withdrawn from the women’s artistic gymnastics Olympic team final on July 27. Team USA, rotating alongside the ROC, began on vault with two solid efforts from Grace McCallum and Jordan Chiles, after which Biles bailed out of her planned Amanar. More specifically, she only did one and a half twists out of

It was anyone’s game at the women’s street skateboarding finals as the fifth-round for best trick were underway at the Tokyo Olympics. Nishiya Momiji of Japan ended up winning the gold metal due to her successful performance of a gap-to-lip putting her at a score of 15.26. At just 13 years old, she made history

Defending world champion Yuto Horigome of Japan is the first skateboarder to win Olympic gold, taking home the top spot in the men’s street competition on Sunday at the Ariake Urban Sports Park in Tokyo. Kelvin Hoefler of Brazil and Jagger Eaton of the US won silver and bronze. For Horigome, it was a comeback

The 2024 Summer Olympics may seem like they’re ages away — after all, we still have to get through the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing — but the Games have already been making headlines since France was confirmed as the host nation in 2017. We took the liberty of rounding up everything that’s been

We understand that hunting down a quality pair of running shoes that won’t break the bank is tricky. Plus, if you’re a runner, you know the difference between a supportive and neutral shoe, and you definitely have a preference. Luckily for you, we scoured Amazon and found the very best options for all types of

When it comes to elite gymnastics, the days of the famed “perfect 10” are long gone. Today, gymnastics is scored using a complex, two-pronged system, with one set of points awarded for the difficulty of a gymnast’s skills and another set awarded for how well those skills are executed. It’s the difficulty score that gets

In the much-anticipated Olympic opener between the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) and Sweden, Sweden shocked the US, winning 3-0 in a dominant defeat the likes of which the US women haven’t seen in years. The loss puts the US in a game of catchup as they look to move on from the group play

It’s the Olympic storyline the country can’t stop talking about: Allyson Felix is headed to her fifth Olympic Games. This Olympics is special not only because it’s Felix’s first as a mom, but also because she could leave Tokyo as the most decorated Olympian in women’s track and field history. The nine-time Olympic medalist needs

Coco Gauff will not be competing in the Olympics this year. On July 18, the tennis pro released a statement on Twitter revealing she won’t be part of Team USA after a recent COVID-19 diagnosis. “I am so disappointed to share the news that I have tested positive for COVID and won’t be able to

Prioritizing your well-being is always a good idea, but sometimes it can get expensive, and that’s not fun. But, fear not. We found some items we use on the daily, and others we’ve been wanting to try, that will seriously up our wellness game. The best part is, not one of them is over $50.

Whatever her medal count at the end of the Games, Katie Ledecky will almost certainly make Olympic history in Tokyo. This Summer Olympics marks the first time that women will be allowed to compete in the 1,500-meter freestyle, an event that Ledecky is predicted to dominate. Five years ago, Ledecky was crowned the most decorated

Tara Davis qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in the long jump. She’s a University of Texas transfer who is the collegiate indoor and outdoor women’s long jump record holder, and her reaction to securing a trip overseas was one of genuine joy. Her boyfriend of more than four years, University of Arkansas All-American Hunter Woodhall,

Ever experience a runner’s high so intense you felt like you could outrun a thunderstorm? Well, with Under Armour’s collection of high-performance jackets, it’s a real possibility. Whether you’re looking for a jacket to wear in the rain, during every warmup, or for post-workout recovery, Under Armour technology is designed to help you push through.

Surfing will make its Olympic debut this summer in Tokyo, and American pro surfer Carissa Moore is ready. Moore has said that the addition of surfing to the 2021 Olympics is “a really big moment” for the sport, adding that competing at the Games is something she never even imagined for herself. “The Olympics wasn’t

Potatoes have gotten a bad reputation for causing weight gain since they’re high in carbs, but POPSUGAR spoke to registered dietitian Kate Coufal, MS, RDN, LDN, who explained that potatoes can actually promote weight loss. I’m living proof because I’ve been eating potatoes every day for three months and was able to lose 10 pounds,

It’s time for another week of live workouts on POPSUGAR’s Instagram and YouTube channel, and we’ve got some good ones for you. You’ll stretch it out and sweat with a barre routine, hit the beat with dance cardio, get kicking with kickboxing, and finish it up with a low-impact, high-intensity bodyweight session. Check out the

Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons at the 2021 ESPY Awards on July 10. Image Source: Getty / Michael Loccisano In 2019, WNBA player Maya Moore put her successful basketball career on hold to help overturn the 50-year prison sentence of Jonathan Irons, who was convicted of burglary and assault at the age of 18. In

According to Tokyo-Games-bound long-distance runner Aliphine Tuliamuk, nothing is harder than 50 hours of labor — not any of the 26.2-mile races she’s ever done. “At least I know where the finish line is during a marathon,” she told POPSUGAR via email. Tuliamuk, whose daughter Zoe was born in January, requested that her baby accompany