Athletes marched into the stadium in their usual parade of nations, some socially distanced, others clustering together in ways utterly contrary to organizers’ hopes.
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Olympics roundup: American beach volleyball player is out of the Olympics after four positive COVID-19 tests
Taylor Crabb is being replaced by Tri Bourne.
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The Olympics bring the world together, but many in Japan would prefer social distance
The Summer Games have arrived in Tokyo, and there are plenty of residents who seem to be counting the days until they leave.
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From canoe slalom to rock climbing, the Tokyo Olympics are full of intriguing yet lesser-known sports
Many of the niche sports people can watch at the Summer Games are also performed across Maine, according to local athletes.
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From canoe slalom to rock climbing, the Tokyo Olympics are full of intriguing yet lesser-known sports
Many of the niche sports people can watch at the Summer Games are also performed across Maine, according to local athletes.
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Celtics’ Tatum eager to wear Kobe’s Olympic number
Like Kobe Bryant did in two Olympics, Jayson Tatum will wear No. 10 for Team USA at the Tokyo Games.
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Some fans. No fans. Tokyo undecided as games open in 3 weeks
A decision on fans announced last week would allow all outdoor and indoor venues to accommodate up to 50% of capacity but banning them completely is still an option.
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Olympics notebook: True scratched from 5,000; Schneider’s 10,000 moved because of extreme heat
North Yarmouth’s Ben True withdraws from the 5,000 at the U.S. track and field trials, while Sanford’s Rachel Schneider will avoid 100-plus degree temperatures.
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New Olympian Rachel Schneider: ‘It feels like a dream come true’
The Sanford native will represent Team USA at the Tokyo Games after her top-three finish in the women’s 5,000 meters at the U.S. trials.
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Maine swimmers gearing up for U.S. Olympic Trials
James Wells of Phippsburg is at the trials for the third time, while Olivia Harper of Woolwich and Emily Ecker of Cape Elizabeth are making their debuts this weekend.