Officially, it’s called “women’s” street skateboarding. If you watched its Olympic debut unfold, you know better. And you might be feeling a little old.
Author: NBC Olympics
Day 3 swimming preview: Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel eye first Tokyo medals
Katie Ledecky takes center stage on the pool deck Sunday, chasing her first of what could be several gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics.
Day 2: What to watch Saturday night, Sunday morning at the Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles takes the competition floor for the first time in Tokyo as surfing and skateboarding make their Olympic debuts. Medals are on the line in multiple sports, including swimming, skateboarding, cycling, and archery.
Naomi Osaka lights Olympic cauldron at Tokyo Opening Ceremony
World No. 2 tennis player Naomi Osaka, who represents Japan, served as the final Olympic torchbearer for the Tokyo Olympic Games, lighting the Olympic flame during Friday night’s Opening Ceremony.
Russian archer passed out due to heat in Olympic qualification round
A Russian archer fainted in the Tokyo heat during a qualifying Olympic round on Friday as a heatwave pushed coaches and staff to huddle under trees for shade.
Russian archer passed out due to heat in Olympic qualification round
A Russian archer fainted in the Tokyo heat during a qualifying Olympic round on Friday as a heatwave pushed coaches and staff to huddle under trees for shade.
‘Shirtless Tongan’ Pita Taufatofua leads country during Parade of Nations
(NBC Olympics) — Pita Taufatofua, otherwise known simply as the ‘Shirtless Tongan’ by Florida many after serving as Tonga’s flagbearer at the Rio Olympics, led Tonga during the Parade of Nations once again for the Tokyo Olympics. Taufatofua, 37, will be competing in taekwondo again for Tonga after competing in the Olympic taekwondo competition in 2016. Taufatofua also served as […]
‘Shirtless Tongan’ Pita Taufatofua leads country during Parade of Nations
(NBC Olympics) — Pita Taufatofua, otherwise known simply as the ‘Shirtless Tongan’ by Florida many after serving as Tonga’s flagbearer at the Rio Olympics, led Tonga during the Parade of Nations once again for the Tokyo Olympics. Taufatofua, 37, will be competing in taekwondo again for Tonga after competing in the Olympic taekwondo competition in 2016. Taufatofua also served as […]
No, countries did not march out of order at the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony
Each Olympics, the Opening Ceremony is highlighted by the Parade of Nations, when all 200-plus participating countries and their delegations of athletes march through the Olympic stadium to kick off the Games.
No, countries did not march out of order at the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony
Each Olympics, the Opening Ceremony is highlighted by the Parade of Nations, when all 200-plus participating countries and their delegations of athletes march through the Olympic stadium to kick off the Games.