Merrit Kennedy
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Health
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, who said he was 'immunized,' reportedly has COVID
Green Bay would not explicitly confirm whether Rodgers tested positive and would not comment on whether he is vaccinated. Multiple media reports say the reigning NFL MVP is unvaccinated.
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Sports
Allyson Felix Now Has More Olympic Medals Than Any Female Track Athlete In History
U.S. track star Allyson Felix surpassed the record after winning bronze on Friday in the 400 meters at the Tokyo Olympics.
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An 18-Year-Old From Spain Wins The 1st Olympic Gold Medal In Climbing
Several athletes were tied for first as they began the final climb. The elite climbers faced off in three events, testing their speed as well as their problem-solving.
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How A Composer Puts A Horse's Movements To Music For The Tokyo Olympics
At the Olympics, dressage riders lead horses through complicated routines set to disco beats, 80s jams, classical and everything in between. The music is meant to highlight the horse's best qualities.
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Sports
Olympic Runners Are Fast. On Tokyo's Fast Track, They're Shattering World Records
It's no accident that the track feels fast to runners. The Italian company that designed it says their goal is to take "human speeds to levels never reached before."
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Meet The High School Track Prodigy Competing In The Olympic 200 Meter
"You're running against grown men, so you've got to do everything you can to beat them," Erriyon Knighton said. He's had a dramatic rise in track, beating a long-standing record set by Usain Bolt.
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U.S. Takes Olympic Gold And Silver In The Fastest Women's 400 Meter Hurdle Race Ever
This event pitted the world record holder against the defending gold medalist. Both are U.S. athletes. Both beat the previous world record.
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She's Still Dealing With The Twisties, But Simone Biles Wins Another Medal In Tokyo
Biles looked happy and relieved after dismounting the balance beam, smiling and waving at the crowd to roaring applause. She's still experiencing the "twisties" but has found ways to cope.
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10 Unique Storylines To Follow In The Final Stretch Of The Tokyo Olympics
The swimmers are now leaving Japan and the spotlight moves to the track and field events at Olympic Stadium. We'll walk you through the biggest things to watch for until the closing ceremony.
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A Judo Legend Just Took Bronze After What Might Be The Biggest Upset In Judo History
French judo athlete Teddy Riner, a 6 foot 8 two-time gold medalist known as "Big Ted," has dominated his sport for a decade. It was a shock when he lost in a quarterfinal fight.