Falmouth native Clara Brown will compete on the world’s biggest stage for athletes with disabilities.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: The Tokyo Olympic Games have had lessons for us all
We think that the job title, the fast car or the gold medal will ensure happiness – we forget that fulfillment comes when we realize our autonomy.
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Posted inNation & World, Olympics, Sports
U.S. women’s soccer loses to Canada, 1-0, in Olympic semifinals
Jessie Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute and Canada defeated the United States.
Posted inNation & World, Olympics, Sports
Simone Biles withdraws from Olympics team gymnastics final
‘I thought it would be better if I took a step back,’ says the American star, as her teammates finish second to the team representing the Russian Olympic Committee.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Sports
Olympic broadcasters curb sexual images of female athletes
Each Olympics aims to set the highest level of television standards
Posted inNation & World, Sports
Japan starts COVID-19 vaccinations with eye on Olympics
Japan has launched its coronavirus vaccination campaign amid questions about whether it will reach enough people quickly enough to save a Summer Olympics already delayed.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Sports
Organizers, IOC adamant that postponed Tokyo Olympics will take place next year
Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said last week that the games could go ahead without a vaccine.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Sports
Two of Maine’s Olympic hopefuls want Tokyo Games delayed
Casco’s Kate Hall hopes the Olympics are pushed back a year or two, while Lewiston native Isaiah Harris is hoping the Summer Games will still be staged later this year.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
Tokyo Olympics seem sure to happen – but in 2021, not 2020
The International Olympic Committee plans to decide on the postponement within four weeks, as nations start saying they won’t send their teams to any Olympics this year.