Canada Olympian Penny Oleksiak sends message to high school teacher who doubted her
The 21-year-old is one of the most decorated Canadian Olympic athletes and with that came a message to her high school teacher on Tuesday.
The 21-year-old is one of the most decorated Canadian Olympic athletes and with that came a message to her high school teacher on Tuesday.
Tokyo Olympics: USA Baseball will play for gold after beating South Korea
USA Baseball has guaranteed itself no less than a silver medal by beating South Korea Thursday to advance to the gold medal game.
USA Baseball has guaranteed itself no less than a silver medal by beating South Korea Thursday to advance to the gold medal game.
US women's soccer team defeats Australia, wins Olympic bronze medal
The United States won the bronze medal in women’s soccer after a 4-3 win over Australia, with goals from Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd.
The United States won the bronze medal in women’s soccer after a 4-3 win over Australia, with goals from Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd.
Future is bright for Bay Area Olympians
Bobby Finke and Erriyon Knighton have shown the world that top-notch athletes hail from Florida in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. In all, 14 athletes with ties to Tampa Bay are competing in the games.
Bobby Finke and Erriyon Knighton have shown the world that top-notch athletes hail from Florida in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. In all, 14 athletes with ties to Tampa Bay are competing in the games.
Tokyo Olympics: US advances to women's volleyball semifinals
The short-handed U.S. women's volleyball team is back in the Tokyo Olympics semifinals after a win over the Dominican Republic.
The short-handed U.S. women's volleyball team is back in the Tokyo Olympics semifinals after a win over the Dominican Republic.
Tampa teen Erriyon Knighton places fourth in 200-meter final, but loved ones are still proud
A Hillsborough High teen was going for his first medal but came up just short. Either way, he made his loved ones back home proud of his track to the Olympics.
A Hillsborough High teen was going for his first medal but came up just short. Either way, he made his loved ones back home proud of his track to the Olympics.
Simone Biles reveals she was dealing with family tragedy while at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles revealed Tuesday she was dealing with the death of her aunt while trying to get her mental health in order at the Tokyo Olympics.
Simone Biles revealed Tuesday she was dealing with the death of her aunt while trying to get her mental health in order at the Tokyo Olympics.
Women’s 400m hurdles: US wins Olympic gold and silver in fastest race ever recorded
Sydney McLaughlin broke her own world record in 400m hurdles, claiming Olympic gold at 51.46 seconds. Dalilah Muhammad clocked in at 51.58.
Sydney McLaughlin broke her own world record in 400m hurdles, claiming Olympic gold at 51.46 seconds. Dalilah Muhammad clocked in at 51.58.
Hillsborough High senior who broke Bolt record takes Olympic stage in 200m sprint
In June, Hillsborough High sprinter Erriyon Knighton broke Usain Bolt's 200m record for athletes under 18. Now he's stepping up to the line in Tokyo.
In June, Hillsborough High sprinter Erriyon Knighton broke Usain Bolt's 200m record for athletes under 18. Now he's stepping up to the line in Tokyo.
Tokyo Olympics: Tampa teen Erriyon Knighton wins semi-final heat, moves onto 200-meter finals
Hillsborough High's Erriyon Knighton finished first in the second heat of the men’s 200-meter run, allowing him to advance to the final. On Wednesday, the 17-year-old will run for gold.
Hillsborough High's Erriyon Knighton finished first in the second heat of the men’s 200-meter run, allowing him to advance to the final. On Wednesday, the 17-year-old will run for gold.
Simone Biles wins bronze medal on beam in return to Olympics competition
Simone Biles delivered during the women's balance beam final.
Simone Biles delivered during the women's balance beam final.
Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard makes history at Olympics
Although Laurel Hubbard wasn't able to complete a lift for a chance to go for gold, she's been an Olympic pioneer for transgender athletes.
Although Laurel Hubbard wasn't able to complete a lift for a chance to go for gold, she's been an Olympic pioneer for transgender athletes.
US women’s soccer loses to Canada in Olympic semifinal, ending bid for gold
Canada knocked the U.S. out of the Tokyo Olympic women's soccer competition with a 1-0 semifinal victory. The gold medal match is set for Friday.
Canada knocked the U.S. out of the Tokyo Olympic women's soccer competition with a 1-0 semifinal victory. The gold medal match is set for Friday.
Olympic surprise: Clearwater swimmer Bobby Finke leaves Tokyo with two gold medals
Clearwater's own Bobby Finke was thrilled merely to make the U.S. team. He couldn’t really envision winning a medal. Now, he’s got two.
Clearwater's own Bobby Finke was thrilled merely to make the U.S. team. He couldn’t really envision winning a medal. Now, he’s got two.
USA Gymnastics' Simone Biles to return for balance beam finals
Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health.
Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health.
High jumpers Tamberi, Barshim agree to share gold medal in touching moment
Mutaz Barshim asked the official, "Can we have two golds?", who said it was possible - and the two athletes nodded at each other, forgoing a jump-off, and leaped into a warm embrace.
Mutaz Barshim asked the official, "Can we have two golds?", who said it was possible - and the two athletes nodded at each other, forgoing a jump-off, and leaped into a warm embrace.
Tokyo Olympics: Americans wrap up swimming events with medals, milestones
The United States took home more gold as the swimming competition wrapped up Sunday.
The United States took home more gold as the swimming competition wrapped up Sunday.
US shot putter Raven Saunders makes 'X' in podium pose after winning silver
When asked what the "X" meant, Raven Saunders, who is openly gay, has contemplated suicide and seen poverty and depression, explained: ”It's the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet."
When asked what the "X" meant, Raven Saunders, who is openly gay, has contemplated suicide and seen poverty and depression, explained: ”It's the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet."
Amid chaotic waters in Tokyo, at this time in 2012 Phelps broke Olympic world record
On July 31, 2012, Michael Phelps won his 19th medal in London, moving one ahead of Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina. And he wasn’t done yet — and he’s still a big part of this year’s games, too.
On July 31, 2012, Michael Phelps won his 19th medal in London, moving one ahead of Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina. And he wasn’t done yet — and he’s still a big part of this year’s games, too.
US BMX rider Connor Fields sustained brain hemorrhage in Olympics crash
BMX rider Connor Fields, who previously won a gold medal in Rio, also sustained a collapsed lung and broken ribs in the crash.
BMX rider Connor Fields, who previously won a gold medal in Rio, also sustained a collapsed lung and broken ribs in the crash.