2020 olympics
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PublishedAugust 24, 2021
Our View: Paralympian shows how much character matters
Falmouth native Clara Brown will compete on the world's biggest stage for athletes with disabilities.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2021
Maine Voices: The Tokyo Olympic Games have had lessons for us all
We think that the job title, the fast car or the gold medal will ensure happiness – we forget that fulfillment comes when we realize our autonomy.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2021
U.S. women’s soccer loses to Canada, 1-0, in Olympic semifinals
Jessie Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute and Canada defeated the United States.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2021
Simone Biles withdraws from Olympics team gymnastics final
'I thought it would be better if I took a step back,' says the American star, as her teammates finish second to the team representing the Russian Olympic Committee.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2021
Olympic broadcasters curb sexual images of female athletes
Each Olympics aims to set the highest level of television standards
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2021
Japan starts COVID-19 vaccinations with eye on Olympics
Japan has launched its coronavirus vaccination campaign amid questions about whether it will reach enough people quickly enough to save a Summer Olympics already delayed.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2020
Delay of Tokyo Games may benefit Olympic hopefuls from Maine
With the Summer Olympics and Paralympics pushed to 2021, an extra year of preparation could be a boost for four Maine natives.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2020
Organizers, IOC adamant that postponed Tokyo Olympics will take place next year
Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said last week that the games could go ahead without a vaccine.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2020
Two of Maine’s Olympic hopefuls want Tokyo Games delayed
Casco's Kate Hall hopes the Olympics are pushed back a year or two, while Lewiston native Isaiah Harris is hoping the Summer Games will still be staged later this year.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2020
Tokyo Olympics seem sure to happen – but in 2021, not 2020
The International Olympic Committee plans to decide on the postponement within four weeks, as nations start saying they won't send their teams to any Olympics this year.
