Author: Rachel Axon, USA TODAY

Morgan Pearson gutted out a blistering run on the final leg of the triathlon mixed relay to give the USA a silver medal in the event’s Olympic debut.

Similar to the yips in other sports, the twisties can be disorienting and dangerous, which can explain why Simone Biles has withdrawn from two events.

Simone Biles has qualified for four individual event finals, starting Sunday, but it’s unclear if she will compete after dropping out of other events.

U.S. gymnastics superstar Simone Biles left the team competition on Tuesday at the Tokyo Olympics after struggling to land a vault.

Public health experts note gaps in Tokyo organizers’ COVID-19 plans for the Olympic Games, including high-risk areas like the athletes’ village.

Officials have a 10-year window to retest samples to catch doping cheats after the Olympics. After Beijing and London, dozens of athletes were caught.

Under new International Olympic Committee guidance, athletes will be able to express views on the field of play before competition at the Tokyo Games.

Jade Carey has three world championship medals combined on vault and floor and is now focused on the Tokyo Olympics.

Until this past week, the IOC and Tokyo organizers had been steadfast in hosting the Games in July has planned. But they have backed off that stance.