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When the Summer Olympics in Tokyo kick off on July 23 — a year after they were originally scheduled to take place — you’ll see lots of familiar faces, as well as some faces that are so fresh, you may wonder just how old athletes have to be to compete at the Olympic Games. The

Photo: German tennis player Steffi Graf playing in the 1988 Wimbledon women’s singles tournament. If an athlete claims victory in each Grand Slam, otherwise known as tennis majors — Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open — and also wins gold at the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games, that person achieves a Golden Slam, or

From backyard pickup games to Tokyo — Samantha and Kristie Mewis have made history as the first siblings to be named to the Olympic roster of the US Women’s National Team (USWNT). Their journey to Tokyo started back in their hometown of Hanson, MA, where Sam credits her older sister for always pushing her and

[embedded content] In 2019, Simone Biles became the first woman gymnast to land a triple-double in her floor routine — that’s a triple-twisting double backflip, if you’re unfamiliar. The move has since become a staple in her competitive performances, and it’s always met with enthusiasm by commentators and the crowd. Here’s why it’s such a

Whatever her medal count at the end of the Games, Katie Ledecky will almost certainly make Olympic history in Tokyo. This Summer Olympics marks the first time that women will be allowed to compete in the 1,500-meter freestyle, an event that Ledecky is predicted to dominate. Five years ago, Ledecky was crowned the most decorated

If you haven’t heard the name Hend Zaza before, expect to hear a lot more about her soon: after winning the West Asian Olympic Qualification Tournament, the 12-year-old table tennis player from Syria — who was just 11 when she qualified for the Games in 2020 — is set to become the youngest athlete to

Ten months after giving birth to her daughter, Camryn, Allyson Felix broke the record for the most gold medals ever won by a single track and field athlete in IAAF World Championships history. As she heads to Tokyo to compete in her fifth Olympics — an impressive feat within itself — Felix is just one

Tara Davis qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in the long jump. She’s a University of Texas transfer who is the collegiate indoor and outdoor women’s long jump record holder, and her reaction to securing a trip overseas was one of genuine joy. Her boyfriend of more than four years, University of Arkansas All-American Hunter Woodhall,

After being dropped from the Olympic lineup following the 2008 Games in Beijing, softball is set to return to the world’s biggest stage this summer in Tokyo — and Team USA is once again in the hunt for gold. Thirteen years ago, when softball was last played at the Olympics, the American women suffered a

Ever experience a runner’s high so intense you felt like you could outrun a thunderstorm? Well, with Under Armour’s collection of high-performance jackets, it’s a real possibility. Whether you’re looking for a jacket to wear in the rain, during every warmup, or for post-workout recovery, Under Armour technology is designed to help you push through.

Winning a gold medal at the Olympics is the pinnacle of an athlete’s career. But if you’ve ever wondered if that treasured gold medal is actually made of gold, you’re not alone. The answer is yes and no, stemming from circumstances that go back more than a century. According to the International Olympic Committee, gold

As a born and raised New Yorker, the air I’ve taken been breathing my whole life definitely hasn’t been the cleanest. During my childhood, 9/11 occurred while I was in elementary school. I vividly remember coughing constantly every time I went downtown in the days following the event. At the same time, I was overweight

Surfing will make its Olympic debut this summer in Tokyo, and American pro surfer Carissa Moore is ready. Moore has said that the addition of surfing to the 2021 Olympics is “a really big moment” for the sport, adding that competing at the Games is something she never even imagined for herself. “The Olympics wasn’t

Trinity Rodman keeps a list of soccer milestones in her head. Getting drafted into the NWSL: check. Playing in her first professional game: check. Scoring her first professional goal: check. With each hard-earned checkmark comes a sense of excitement, pride, and, maybe more than anything else, relief. “Wow — I made it,” Rodman remembers thinking

If you thought all workout shorts were pretty much the same, Under Armour’s collection will certainly change your mind. There’s no denying that it can get annoying to constantly be readjusting the waistband after every set, or to be forced to wear leggings just to avoid the chafing that happens otherwise. Thanks to Under Armour

Potatoes have gotten a bad reputation for causing weight gain since they’re high in carbs, but POPSUGAR spoke to registered dietitian Kate Coufal, MS, RDN, LDN, who explained that potatoes can actually promote weight loss. I’m living proof because I’ve been eating potatoes every day for three months and was able to lose 10 pounds,

Naomi Osaka is one of Nike’s most famous athletes (four Grand Slam wins, activist for racial justice, fashion icon, we could go on) but she doesn’t appear in the brand’s newest “Best Day Ever” ad . . . not in-person, that is. The tennis star makes her presence known, though, if you pay close attention.

In May, Naomi Osaka announced that she was withdrawing from the French Open after she was fined $15,000 for skipping a press conference following her first-round win in the tournament. In June, she withdrew from Wimbledon, and her team released a statement that she was “taking some personal time with friends and family.” On June

It’s time for another week of live workouts on POPSUGAR’s Instagram and YouTube channel, and we’ve got some good ones for you. You’ll stretch it out and sweat with a barre routine, hit the beat with dance cardio, get kicking with kickboxing, and finish it up with a low-impact, high-intensity bodyweight session. Check out the

In Naomi Osaka’s impressive tennis career so far, she has won four Grand Slam titles, reached a number-one ranking in January 2019, and is set to represent Japan at the Olympics later this month. But Osaka has also taken a stand by being outspoken for social and racial justice and publicly taking time away from

Special Olympics Florida athlete Chris Nikic set a record last November as the first person with Down syndrome to finish an Ironman race, which includes swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles, and running a full 26.2-mile marathon. To complete an Ironman, you must finish in 17 hours, and Nikic completed the race in 16 hours,

Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons at the 2021 ESPY Awards on July 10. Image Source: Getty / Michael Loccisano In 2019, WNBA player Maya Moore put her successful basketball career on hold to help overturn the 50-year prison sentence of Jonathan Irons, who was convicted of burglary and assault at the age of 18. In

The opening ceremonies of the Olympics are always a chance for the host country to put on a spectacular show, making them one of the most anticipated moments of the Summer Games. Although the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo will be unlike any Games before them, all eyes will undoubtedly be on Japan’s Olympic Stadium when

The Wimbledon Finals matchup is set, and it’s a good one. World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty of Australia and No. 13 Karolína Plíšková are set to face off at Center Court on Saturday. Barty (above), 25, has one Grand Slam to her name (the 2019 French Open) but is looking to become the first Australian