Inspiring

August 6, 2021

Taylor Swift Calls Simone Biles a “Hero” in Tokyo Olympics Tribute Video

Last week, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles garnered much attention when she decided to withdraw from several of her scheduled events in the Tokyo 2020 Games due to her mental health. Many people showed overwhelming support for the talented athlete, although others were skeptical and criticized her decision. Ahead of her Tuesday return to compete in the balance beam final, NBC Olympics posted a heartwarming tribute video on Twitter in honor of Biles.

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August 2, 2021

Two Olympians Decide to Share a Gold Medal After a Heartwarming Tie

When it comes to Olympic competition, you only expect one athlete to come out on top and win the gold. But in the 2020 Olympic men’s high jump final, two competitors—and friends—took home a gold medal. Although this sounds bizarre and totally against the rules, thanks to a quirk in the regulations, athletes were able to choose to share first place.

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