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News (USA)Stefanie Dolson is first out American athlete to win Olympic gold medal this year
With over 160 out athletes participating in the Tokyo Olympics, Dolson isn’t the first member of “Team LGBTQ” to win a gold medal, but she’s still a trailblazer.
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News (World)Viral claim that the Olympics provided athletes with “anti-sex beds” is quickly debunked
The internet thought that the bed used at the Olympics would not be able to withstand sexual activity. An Olympic gymnast quickly cleared that up for everyone.
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CommentaryThe Olympics has enough things to worry about. Black hair shouldn’t be one of them.
Swim caps designed to protect Black hairstyles were banned because they don’t fit “the natural form of the head.”
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News (World)Olympics reject calls to remove Laurel Hubbard from competing in weightlifting
A petition sought to compel the International Olympic Committee to ban New Zealand’s weightlifter from competing. The IOC made clear that it’s not happening.
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News (World)Gay couple to compete together in team dressage event at Olympics
“it is so much fun if you are with someone who precisely understands that and knows what you are doing, dedicating all your time to horses,” Hans Peter Minderhoud said about competing with his partner Edward Gal.
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Life
Several trailblazing trans athletes are vying to secure a trip to the Olympics
Two trans athletes are close to representing the United States in Tokyo. Laurel Hubbard of New Zealand has already punched her ticket.
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News (World)
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard set to be the first trans athlete ever at the Olympics
Laurel Hubbard is set to make history in Tokyo this summer.
