Olympic athletes

Illustration of Simone Biles in a therapy session.

Simone Biles Revealed the Importance of Mental Wellness for Athletes

The four-time gold-medalist has shown that mental health should be considered just as crucial as physical health — even for Olympic competitors.…

August 12, 2021

Illustration of the world with the olympic flag over it, ripped in half.

The Modern Olympics Divides the World Instead of Uniting It

Zach Terrillion, Oberlin College

The games that we all know and love is supposed to be a neutral ground, but there is a lot of tension among competitors this year.…

August 5, 2021

illustration of sun yang swimming in a pool with the olympic flag hanging above him

The Sun Has Set on Sun Yang’s Swimming Career — or Has It?

Brandon Li, Vassar College

The Chinese athlete broke records and dominated a wide array of Olympic events before failure to comply with drug testing protocols earned him a suspension from the sport.…

April 8, 2021

illustration of ryan lochte in front of the olympic rings

Ryan Lochte Proved Himself as an Olympian, but Can He Do It Again?

Brandon Li, Vassar College

After recent controversy and subpar performances, it remains to be seen whether the swimmer will qualify for the Tokyo Games.…

March 12, 2021

British Olympic Diver Tom Daley Stands Out Among YouTuber Athletes

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

Sometimes, it’s more about the player than the game.…

September 2, 2019

Who Are the Real Winners of Team USA? Immigrants.

Cleo-Symone Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University

These Team USA athletes show that diversity leads to American legacies. …

February 26, 2018

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