Posts Tagged: Olympics

Olympic Standout Sha’Carri Richardson Reportedly Fails Drug Test

One of the United States’ most promising athletes will likely have to skip the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.  Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, 21, has tested positive for a “prohibited substance,” which disqualifies her performance at the U.S. Olympic Trials, according to media reports. If the story is true, the disqualification would make her ineligible to participate in… Read more »

Black Lives Matter

Olympic Ban: No ‘Black Lives Matter’ Apparel Allowed

The postponed 2020 Summer Olympics are set to start in July with a new warning for athletes.  The International Olympic Committee has specifically banned the slogan “Black Lives Matter’” from any athlete’s clothing or gear.  It’s part of the IOC’s long-standing rules about no political demonstrations on the playing field, medal stand, or during official ceremonies.  Words like “peace”, “respect”, “solidarity”,… Read more »

Venus and Serena Williams

Venue, Serena Williams Celebrate 20 Years in the Public Eye

Apparently, time flies when you’re winning Grand Slam tennis titles. Twenty years ago this month, the world got its first look at Venus and Serena Williams when they dominated the 2000 Olympics.  After Venus scored 32 straight wins to earn a gold medal, the New York Times declared it “the Summer of Venus.” The following… Read more »

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Postponed

Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and IOC President Thomas Bach, both agreed to postpone the 2020 Olympic Games that was due to begin on July 24th. They both agreed that the Olympic Games will begin no later than summer 2021 due to the massive spread of the coronavirus. “In the present circumstances and based on… Read more »