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It's red hot in Tokyo. Here's how the Olympic athletes are coping

Ice vests, air conditioners, and a whole lot of preparation. We asked the experts how the world's best athletes can beat the heat in Japan

Sport

Welcome u-turn as Simone Biles decides to return for gymnastics final

Last week she quit saying poor mental health was affecting her performance. Now she's decided to return.

Italy

Italy's Marcell Jacobs sprints from unknown to Bolt’s successor

Marcell Jacobs won the 100 metres at the Tokyo Olympics to succeed Usain Bolt as The World’s Fastest Man.

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Today at the Olympics: US gymnastics star Simone Biles is back

Today at the Olympics: US gymnastics star Simone Biles announces comeback; Dutch runner falls and wins 1,500-metre heat.

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Japan

Today at the Olympics: Italy's Marcell Jacobs wins 100m

All the news and results from the 2020 summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Japan

French boxer refuses to leave the ring in disqualification protest

“Everyone knows I won!”, Mourad Aliev screamed to the empty arena.

Japan

Today at the Olympics: France in shock win over in Japan in judo

All the action from Tokyo on Saturday 31 July.

Health news

Olympic athletes are using CBD. Here's why it's controversial

US footballer Megan Rapinoe promotes CBD products as part of her training regime. At the same time, Sha’Carri Richardson was barred from Tokyo 2020 after testing positive for marijuana.

Japan

Condom used to repair canoe at Tokyo Olympics

Australian canoeist Jessica Fox found a perfectly stretchy, waterproof material for a boat repair at the Tokyo Olympics: a condom.

Japan

Today at the Olympics: Europeans take gold in BMX

Friday sees the start of track and field events at the Tokyo Olympics, with one medal up for grabs today in the men’s 10,000 meters.

Japan

Japan to expand Tokyo state of emergency amid Olympics infection surge

Japan is facing a record-breaking surge in coronavirus infections as it hosts the Olympic Games in the capital.

Japan

Officials in Tokyo alarmed as COVID cases hit record highs

Tokyo reported 3,177 new cases on Wednesday, up from 2,848 on Tuesday, setting an all-time high and exceeding 3,000 for the first time.

Japan

Today at the Olympics: European rowers continue to make waves

Everything you need to know about who won what today.

Japan

Today at the Olympics: Europeans make a splash in rowing

Today at the Olympics: Europeans make a splash in rowing

Japan

Today at the Olympics: Russia's women win over U.S. after Biles exit

All you need to know about Day 4 of the Tokyo Olympics.

Japan

What is Chinese Taipei?

Taiwanese athletes are having a good year at the Olympics.

Japan

Today at the Olympics: Great Britain rakes in the gold

Monday morning was a good one for Team GB with two gold medals.

Eco-Innovation

The Tokyo Olympics will merge ancient heritage with modern innovation

Japan is a country of two extremes. In the countryside, 285 kph bullet trains speed past cherry orchards which have barely changed for hundreds of years.

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Anti-Olympics protesters gather near Tokyo stadium

Anti-Olympics protesters gather near Tokyo stadium

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Japan Olympic superfan celebrates Tokyo 2020 Games

Japanese Olympic super fan Kyoko Ishikawa celebrates an aerobatic performance by the Japanese air force on the day of the opening ceremony.