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#StayStrong to overcome

Rulon Gardner beat the unbeatable wrestler and reigning Olympic champion Aleksandr Karelin at Sydney 2000. But tragedy, adversity and near-death experiences all came in the wake of his instant fame. Discover Rulon’s larger than life story and how his #StayStrong spirit continues to help him overcome everything life throws at him.

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Sport events gradually return

Here we go! Some sports have been given the green light to start again. Check out our rolling blog to see which sports are gradually returning.

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Marie-Josée Ta Lou: “I run after my destiny”

A photo finish kept the 31-year-old athlete off the podium at Rio 2016. Now, she hopes to be the first Ivorian sprinter to win an Olympic medal - and inspire African girls that with hard work, everything is possible. 

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Italy's volleyball sensation dreams big

Myriam Sylla is one of the Italian women's volleyball team's biggest threats. After a disappointing Olympic campaign at Rio 2016, the 25-year-old wing spiker hopes to smash home an Olympic medal at Tokyo 2020. 

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What makes a winning sprinter?

Are sprinters anatomically different from other athletes? We put Team USA sprint star and Olympic champion Tori Bowie through a series of tests to better understand her explosive power. 

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New Foul Play episode!

Skateboarding will make its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020. But did you know that the sport was banned in Norway from 1978 to 1989? Check out our new documentary about secret skaters who risked it all to keep the sport alive. 

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