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Olympians have skyrocketed to fame this year not only for their athletic abilities in the world’s most notable competitions but because of TikTok.

Olympic Athletes Have Taken Over TikTok. Here Are Some Of The Best Videos

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After calling Simone Biles a “national embarrassment,” a Texas Deputy Attorney General said he owes the GOAT “an apology.

Texas Republican Apologizes After Calling Simone Biles A “National Embarrassment” In Now-Deleted Tweet 

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Simone Biles might be the GOAT of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team, but even she feels the pressure, saying she feels like she carries “the weight of the world” on her shoulders at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Simone Biles Feeling “The Weight of The World” At Tokyo Olympics

In this Oct. 17, 2018, file photo, a statue in honor of former Olympians Tommie Smith, left, and John Carlos is seen on the campus of San Jose State University in San Jose, Calif. Smith and Carlos raised their black-gloved fists while their national anthem played during the 200-meters medals ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics in 1968. Rule 50 of the IOC charter states: “No kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas.” (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

TOKYO (AP) — The simple act of taking a knee felt like something more monumental when it happened on Olympic soccer pitches in Japan on the opening night of action.

What's The History Of The Olympics Protest Rule?

150 athletes, activists, and people in academia, as well as 20 athletic organizations, signed a letter calling on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) “to make a stronger commitment to human rights, racial/social justice, and social inclusion” by not sanctioning athletes who protest at the upcoming games, including on medal podiums.

Letter Calls On Olympics Officials To Refrain From Punishing Athletes Who Protest At Games

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Editor's note: Even though the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games have been postponed until 2021, NowThis and our editorial partners will spend July and August 2020 highlighting the stories of Olympians, Paralympians and Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls.

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Editor's note: Even though the Tokyo Olympics have been postponed until 2021, NowThis and our editorial partners will spend July and August 2020 highlighting the stories of Olympians and Olympic hopefuls.

Meet The Soccer Star & Olympic Hopeful Who Refuses To “Stick To Sports”

The 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan have been postponed until 2021 over the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Tuesday.

2020 Tokyo Olympics Postponed Until 2021 Over Coronavirus

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Olympic athlete Ibtihaj Muhammad has kept up her fencing training, even while she’s fasting for Ramadan.

Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad Trains For The Olympics While Fasting For Ramadan

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Olympic Athletes Have Taken Over TikTok. Here Are Some Of The Best Videos

Athletes have become social media stars after giving the people what they want: the behind-the-scenes action at the Tokyo Olympics.

Texas Republican Apologizes After Calling Simone Biles A “National Embarrassment” In Now-Deleted Tweet

“In a moment of frustration and disappointment, I opined on subjects for which I am not adequately versed,” TX Deputy Attorney General Aaron Reitz said after taking aim at Biles.

Simone Biles Feeling “The Weight of The World” At Tokyo Olympics

Despite being expected to easily sweep the competition, the U.S. women’s gymnastics team finished second in the qualifying round at the Tokyo Olympics.

What's The History Of The Olympics Protest Rule?

TOKYO (AP) — The simple act of taking a knee felt like something more monumental when it happened on Olympic soccer pitches in Japan on the opening night of action.

Letter Calls On Olympics Officials To Refrain From Punishing Athletes Who Protest At Games

Team USA’s Gwen Berry and Race Imboden, who were both put on probation following a protest at the 2019 Pan American Games, signed the letter.

6 Olympic & Paralympic Hopefuls To Watch Ahead Of The 2021 Tokyo Games

“I just always imagined myself being announced for the Olympic team … before I go to sleep, that’s like almost all I can think about”

Meet The Soccer Star & Olympic Hopeful Who Refuses To “Stick To Sports”

“I want to play sports. But some things are bigger than sports. We’re humans first.”

2020 Tokyo Olympics Postponed Until 2021 Over Coronavirus

The Olympic flame will stay in Japan, and officials said the Games, when they do happen, will keep the name Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad Trains For The Olympics While Fasting For Ramadan

Olympic athlete Ibtihaj Muhammad has kept up her fencing training, even while she’s fasting for Ramadan.