Myles Silverman, 23, is living at a ski resort in Austria, working on his snowboarding skills.
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Another Russian Olympic ban not worth paper it’s printed on
Jim Litke: The Russians got caught running the biggest state-sponsored doping operation in history in 2016, and despite being busted twice since, never really shut it down.
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U.S. Olympic leaders say they will not punish athletes for political protests
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee also called on international Olympic leaders to change a rule barring peaceful demonstrations.
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IOC gives assurance to sports bodies that Tokyo Olympics on track
“We are very confident that the games in Tokyo next year will take place,” IOC sports director Kit McConnell told delegates.
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Documentary shows how system pushed Olympians into mental health issues
For Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympic athlete in history, one question kept hitting: “Who was I, outside of the swimming pool?”
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Tokyo chief: Olympics not possible in 2021 if held under current conditions
The Tokyo Olympics are scheduled to start one year from Thursday, but the president of the organizing committee says conditions must improve in order for that to happen.
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Reigning 100-meter champ Coleman gets provisional suspension, may miss Olympics
Christian Coleman, the reigning world champion at 100 meters, was given a provisional suspension on Wednesday for failing to be available when drug testers arrived at his home.
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Kerr, Nurse among NBA coaches wondering about Olympic plans
Coaches are especially curious if the upcoming NBA season will overlap with the Olympics, from qualifying tournaments to the Games themselves.
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Massive track and field corruption case finally underway in Paris
Lamine Diack, 87, the IAAF president for nearly 16 years, is being tried for corruption, money laundering and breach of trust
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IOC seeks insurance compensation for delayed Tokyo Olympics
The IOC has insurance against the cancellation of an Olympics, but it’s unclear if it covers the one-year postponement forced by the coronavirus pandemic.