2021 Olympics Live Updates: Felix, Hassan, and Seidel Make History to Close Out Women’s Track and Field in Tokyo
Plus more of the latest results, memorable moments, news, and notes from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
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Sifan Hassan Wins Second Olympic Gold in the 10,000m Under Brutal Conditions
Kalkidan Gezahegne of Bahrain won silver and Letesenbet Gidey of Ethiopia took bronze.
Molly Seidel Takes Bronze in the Olympic Marathon; Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya Wins Gold
Molly Seidel is the third American woman in history to medal in an Olympic marathon, surviving the brutal heat to finish third.
Faith Kipyegon Defends Her 1500m Olympic Title in Tokyo
The battle between Faith Kipyegon and Sifan Hassan was interrupted by Laura Muir, whose tactics led to the silver medal.
Courtney Frerichs Breaks Olympic Steeplechase Wide Open to Take Silver; Peruth Chemutai Wins Gold
The American made a bold move with three laps to go and the Ugandan was the only one who could answer in the Olympic 3,000-meter steeplechase.
Sydney McLaughlin Wins Gold, Sets World Record in Olympics 400m Hurdles
In the fastest Olympic 400m hurdles ever, Dalilah Muhammad wins silver and Femke Bol takes bronze.
In Olympic Debut, 19-Year-Old Athing Mu Takes Gold in the 800 Meters; Raevyn Rogers Wins Bronze
They bring home the first 800m medals for the Americans since 1988. Two out of the three podium finishers are 19 years old.
Sifan Hassan Wins Her First Olympic Gold in the Tokyo Olympics 5,000 Meters
Hellen Obiri takes silver and Gudaf Tsegay takes bronze.
Despite the Pressure, Gabby Thomas Just Wants to Have Fun at the Tokyo Olympics
The Harvard grad studying epidemiology caught the world's attention at the Olympic Trials, but 200-meter star Gabby Thomas is tuning out the hype.
Elaine Thompson-Herah is the Fastest Woman Alive, Winning 100-Meter Olympic Gold
It was a Jamaican sweep—and an Olympic record—for gold, silver, and bronze in the women's 100-meter dash in Tokyo.
There’s Only One Flo-Jo: Everything You Need to Know About the Fastest Woman of All Time
Florence Griffith Joyner’s world records in the 100m and 200m have never been matched.
How Steeplechaser Courtney Frerichs Keeps Composure at the Olympics
She’s a world championships silver medalist, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t get nervous.
Karissa Schweizer and Elise Cranny Advance to 5,000-meter Final at the 2021 Olympics
Sifan Hassan wins her heat to start her highly anticipated 2021 Olympics campaign.
Does Elise Cranny Represent a Changing of the Guard?
Elise Cranny won the 5,000 meters at the Olympic Trials to make the Tokyo Games. She got there by celebrating every step forward.
Running Longer After Getting Stronger: How Rachel Schneider Made the Olympic Team
Moving up from her first love, the 1500 meters, Rachel Schneider will compete in the 5,000 meters at the 2021 Olympics.
How Women’s Track and Field Fought Their Way Into the Olympics—by Staging Their Own
After facing rejection after rejection, how a group of women around the world banded together to start the Women's Olympic Games.
When the Pressure’s On, Raevyn Rogers Leans on Faith
The world championships 800-meter silver medalist has changed coaches and coasts—and now she's competing at her first Olympics.
At 19, 800-Meter Star Athing Mu Says She’s “Made for This”
Athing Mu has shattered collegiate records and heading into the Olympics, she's fastest woman for 800 meters in the world this year.
Preparing for the Olympic Double, Karissa Schweizer is “Crushing Sleep” in Hawaii
She'll race the 5,000 and 10,000 meters at the Olympics. Here is how she’s nailing her physical and mental recovery.
Despite a Torn Meniscus, Aisha Praught Leer Will Race at the Olympics
The injury isn't stopping the Olympian.