Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

The U.S. soccer team’s loss at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics revealed some Americans’ unpatriotic bias against them.

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

This standout gymnast has quickly catapulted her way to fame.

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.

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

Climbing, surfing, karate and skateboarding are linked by a common thread: an appeal to the inherent beauty and aesthetic nature of athleticism.

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.

Lauren Koop, London School of Economics - Peking University

With the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics under a month away, these women have captured the hearts of millions. Hopefully, two of them capture gold, too.