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Third time’s a charm? Larson eyes gold for U.S. women’s indoor volleyball
Erin Slinde, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 29, 2021
Jordan Larson has won a silver and bronze medal at the Olympics, but is hungry for gold.
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July 29 Report: Finke goes from fourth to first to win gold in 800 freestyle
Andrew Kurland, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 29, 2021
Bobby Finke’s hard charge in the men’s 800-meter freestyle led the swimmer to a surprise gold medal in the event.
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Hot sauce? Turtle? Team USA fencer Eli Dershwitz among Olympians with superstitions
Talia Massi, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 28, 2021
Eli Dershwitz is among the Olympians who admit to superstitions. His include a glass turtle and hot sauce.
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Soldier first, Olympian second: Weisz takes unconventional path to Tokyo
James Franks, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 28, 2021
Alison Weisz was ready to head to Tokyo and afterwards serve her country before COVID-19 hit. She accomplished her dreams but not in the expected order.
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July 28 Report: Team USA takes home silver in men’s synchronized diving
Andrew Kurland, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 28, 2021
The U.S. men’s diving duo of Mike Hixon and Andrew Capobianco bring home a silver medal in the men's synchronised 3m springboard final.
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No pressure, just happiness: Mikulak finds joy in final Olympic run
Taiwo Adeshigbin, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 27, 2021
Three-time Olympian Sam Mikulak is at his happiest as he competes in his last Olympics. This final one is special as he has realized he is more than just a gymnast.
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July 27 Report: Team USA wins silver in softball
Edwin Perez, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 27, 2021
Although the disappointment of not getting gold was apparent, Team USA softball tried to remain upbeat after winning silver.
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‘Plus-one’ Alec Yoder determined to leave his mark at Olympics
Taiwo Adeshigbin, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 26, 2021
When the four-man team representing the United States in gymnastics was announced, the name “Alec Yoder” wasn’t among them. Yet he is in Tokyo because a “plus-one” – an athlete competing in just an individual event – also makes the squad.
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Team USA softball’s success driven by collegiate competition
Alex Coil, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 26, 2021
With a roster littered with Women’s College World Series participants, USA Softball thrives off of its experience succeeding in the spotlight. Team USA hopes to use that experience as it plays for a gold medal on Tuesday.
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July 26 Report: Team USA beach volleyball benefits from NCAA system
Prince James Story, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Comunication July 26, 2021
For the first time in history, Team USA beach volleyball featured athletes who came up through the NCAA beach volleyball ranks.