Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University
The modern Games just turned 125 years old and despite attempts to revitalize international interest, the event is beginning to show its age.
The modern Games just turned 125 years old and despite attempts to revitalize international interest, the event is beginning to show its age.
Alice Han, Pepperdine University
The four-time gold-medalist has shown that mental health should be considered just as crucial as physical health — even for Olympic competitors.
The four-time gold-medalist has shown that mental health should be considered just as crucial as physical health — even for Olympic competitors.
After recent controversy and subpar performances, it remains to be seen whether the swimmer will qualify for the Tokyo Games.
After recent controversy and subpar performances, it remains to be seen whether the swimmer will qualify for the Tokyo Games.
Paige Brauser, Connecticut College
The conversations we’ve needed to have for decades are finally taking place.
The conversations we’ve needed to have for decades are finally taking place.
Tim Philbin, College of the Holy Cross
If the Olympics are going to ban PEDs, why should they not ban all performance enhancers?
If the Olympics are going to ban PEDs, why should they not ban all performance enhancers?
Daniel Enjamio, Santa Fe College
Though torn apart by racial and religious strain at home, the games are a reminder that our country’s advantage is its diversity.
Though torn apart by racial and religious strain at home, the games are a reminder that our country’s advantage is its diversity.