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Sunisa Lee From Team USA Gymnastics Claims All-Around Gold Medal
Sunisa Lee from the United States Gymnastics team took home the Gold Medal in the All-Around Finals on Thursday.5 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
SLC Olympian May Understand Pressure Felt By Simone Biles More Than Most
Most people will never know the pressure Olympic athletes are under to perform but Nathan Chen does.5 years ago
Jenna Fryer, AP
Olympic Stadium Opens In Tokyo For Start Of Track And Field
Track and Field begins competition on Day 7 of the Tokyo Games and four medal events will be decided in the pool in Friday’s coverage of the Olympics.5 years ago
Josh Dubow, AP
US Volleyball Star Revels As Role Model For Deaf Kids
Growing up nearly completely deaf provided a challenge for David Smith as he tried to integrate with other kids at school or on the playground.5 years ago
STEPHEN WHYNO, AP
Mike Sullivan Named US Men’s Hockey Coach For 2022 Olympics
Mike Sullivan of the Pittsburgh Penguins has been named U.S. men’s hockey coach for the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.5 years ago
Paul Newberry, AP
What A Day: Ledecky Experiences Defeat, Victory, Perspective
Katie Ledecky will be the first to concede that her standards are almost impossible to meet, especially at this stage of her stellar swimming career.5 years ago
Keira Farrimond, KSL TV & Jeremiah Jensen, KSL Sports
Simone Biles’ Withdrawal From Team Final Sparks Conversation On Mental Health
There were some stunning moments in Tokyo Tuesday as Simone Biles withdrew for mental health reasons.5 years ago
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports
Taylor Sander, USA Volleyball Bounce Back With Win Over Tunisia
Former BYU standout Taylor Sander and USA Volleyball rebounded from a loss to the ROC with a solid victory over Tunisia.5 years ago
The Associated Press
US Swimmer Ledecky Easily Wins 1500m
Katie Ledecky has finally collected her first gold medal of the Tokyo Games.5 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
Utah Sports Psychologist: Pandemic, Lack Of Fans Add To Mental Pressure For Olympic Athletes
The KSL Olympic crew spoke with a sports psychologist, who told them that adjusting to the quiet might not be as easy as it sounds.5 years ago
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports
Jake Gibb, Tri Bourne Defeat Switzerland For Second Straight Sweep In Men’s Beach Volleyball
Utah’s Jake Gibb and his Tri Bourne swept Switzerland’s Adrian Heidrich and Mirco Gerson in men’s beach volleyball.5 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
Two First-Time Utah Olympians Miss Out On Medals In Their Events
Two first-time Olympians from Utah competed Tuesday in Tokyo, but unfortunately, did not earn medals in their events.5 years ago
Keira Farrimond, KSL TV
Many People Show Support For Simone Biles After She Withdraws From Team Final
Support has been pouring in for Simone Biles after she made the decision to pull out of the Gymnastics Team Final.5 years ago
Shara Park, KSL TV
Former U. Star MyKayla Skinner Grateful For Utah’s Support During Olympics
Former Utah star MyKayla Skinner told KSL TV’s Shara Park she is ready to move forward with plans to finish school at the U.5 years ago
AP
American Men, Women Both Win In Beach Volleyball Prelims
Americans April Ross and Alix Klineman have guaranteed themselves at least one more beach volleyball match at the Tokyo Olympics.5 years ago
JOSH DUBOW, AP
US Women’s Volleyball Hands China 2nd Straight Loss
The expected Olympic showdown between the top two women’s volleyball teams in the world turned out to be a one-sided affair.5 years ago
Jenna Fryer, AP
Five Swimming Events To Be Decided On Day 5 Of Olympics
It will be another busy day at the Aquatics Centre with five swimming finals and the men’s diving synchronized springboard final on Thursday in Day 5 of coverage of the Tokyo Olympics.5 years ago
WILL GRAVES, AP
Biles Withdraws From Gymnastics Final To Protect Team, Self
Simone Biles arrived in Tokyo as the star of the U.S. Olympic movement and perhaps the Games themselves. She convinced herself she was prepared for the pressure. That she was ready to carry the burden of outsized expectations.5 years ago
JOSH DUBOW, AP
Rough Day For Stars Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka At Olympics
Simone Biles came into the Olympics as perhaps the biggest star of the Games. Naomi Osaka was such a big headline act that she was given the honor to light the Olympic flame in her native country.5 years ago
SALLY HO, AP
Seasoned Superstars Win Gold In Surfing’s Olympic Debut
After a series of underdogs stole the show at the beginning of surfing’s historic Olympic debut, two of the sport’s most seasoned superstars took home the gold medals.5 years ago
BETH HARRIS, AP
Dressel Qualifies 2nd-Quickest In 100 Free At Tokyo Games
U.S. swimmer Caeleb Dressel opened his individual Olympic program as the second-fastest qualifier in the 100-meter freestyle.5 years ago
BRIAN MAHONEY, AP
After Fall, Lillard, Adebayo Try To Help US Get Up Again
Damian Lillard was nearly flat on his back, trying to save a possession the U.S. couldn’t afford to lose.5 years ago
RONALD BLUM, AP
Japan Beats US 2-0, Turns Incredible DP To Win Softball Gold
Japan won its second straight Olympic softball gold medal, beating the United States 2-0.5 years ago
