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Olympic Champion Solfrid Koanda’s First Workout After Winning Weightlifting Gold

Koanda keeps it simple when she's returning to the weight room. Last updated on September 5th, 2024 Electrician-turned-Olympic-Champion Solfrid Koanda…

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Why Olympic success can come at the cost of mental health for youth athletes

Skateboarder Zheng Haohao is 11. She is also one of the youngest competitors at the Paris Olympics. That may be…

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‘Olympic comedown’ is a common ailment after the games – here’s what it is and how athletes cope

Imagine hearing a crowd of roaring fans every time you make an appearance. Thousands of camera flashes follow your every…

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Psychotropic drugs in the Olympic Games: Doping regulations and athletes’ mental health medications

Elite gymnast Simone Biles made headlines in 2021 when she withdrew from the team finals and the individual all-around finals…

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Hou Zhihui Sets Olympic Record Clean & Jerk to Steal Gold Medal at 2024 Olympics

The favorite for gold in the Women's 49-kilogram division had a hard battle to the top.Last updated on August 7th,…

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Here’s What a Microbiologist Thinks of the Seine Olympic Swimming Situation

In the months leading up to the Paris Games, one of the biggest questions wasn’t only which athletes would be…

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Cyclist Kristen Faulkner Won Olympic Gold Just 7 Years After She First Started Biking

One of the best things about the Olympics is that nothing’s set in stone. Athletes having the day of their…

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Olympic Athletes Peak at This Age, According to a Recent Study

Key Takeaways A study found that most Olympic track and field athletes peak at age 27. After that, there’s only…

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Olympic Equestrians Are Jumping Over Literal Works of Art—Here Are All Our Favorites

In the gardens of the Château de Versailles—an iconic setting about nine miles from Paris proper—the Olympics’ four-legged athletes (and…

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Why Some Olympic Surfers Are Wearing Helmets on Tahiti’s ‘Wall of Skulls’

The crystal-clear waves of the Olympic surfing beach in Tahiti might look like paradise from the comfort of your couch,…

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