Olympics

Francine Niyonsaba was first banned from her regular competition by the same rule affecting Caster Semenya and others. She made it to the Olympics anyway – just to get disqualified on another technicality.

Over a week since the flame was lit and the Olympic Games commenced, very few teams have gleamed as much as “Team LGBTQ” has in Tokyo thus far.

“I feel incredibly proud to say I am a gay man and also an Olympic champion.”

The soccer star said of their historic moment, “I’ll celebrate when we’re all here.”

The White House lit up in the American colors in recognition of the Olympics. But some people online had a different, much funnier view.

While Trump and conservatives were booing the world’s most decorated women’s soccer team, the U.S. has already rebounded with a win.

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.

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.

Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird, and Diana Taurasi will proudly represent Team USA among over a hundred LGBTQ athletes at the Olympics.

Two trans athletes are close to representing the United States in Tokyo. Laurel Hubbard of New Zealand has already punched her ticket.