Chellsie Memmel was part of the US team that won the silver medal at the 2008 Olympics, and won the all-around title at the 2005 world championships
Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY
Opinion: Simone Biles is sitting at home like the rest of us, and she’s not happy about it
Simone Biles’ plans have been upended with the Tokyo Olympics being postponed. “I don’t really know who I am as a person, besides an athlete.”
Opinion: If Olympics are to be held in 2021, organizers need every day to pull them off
Tokyo Games pushed back a year, with Olympics now scheduled for July 23 to Aug. 8, 2021, and Paralympics to be held Aug. 24 to Sept. 5, 2021
Opinion: Next time billionaire team owner comes looking for a handout, remember their cruelty toward employees
Owners of the Boston Bruins and Houston Rockets among those who have laid off employees or reduced salaries because of COVID-19 closures.
Opinion: Simone Biles will be tough to beat no matter when Tokyo Olympics take place
Simone Biles was favored to win five medals, likely all gold, at the Olympics, and that won’t change in coming months. She might even widen the gap.
Simone Biles is going to be tough to beat no matter when the Tokyo Olympics are held
Simone Biles’ 25 medals at the world championships more than any other gymnast, male or female, and her 19 world golds are a record, too
USOPC calls for postponement of Tokyo Olympics until IOC can ensure conditions are safe
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee urges IOC to postpone Summer Games to “ensure they are conducted under safe and fair conditions.”
Opinion: IOC is making the right choice – only choice – to not hold Tokyo Games as planned
Dating back to 1896, there are only 3 other times Summer Olympics haven’t been held as scheduled, and those were all due to war.
Opinion: Countries are tired of the IOC’s dawdling, so they’re taking Olympics decision into their own hands
Canada and Australia are several countries taking a stand amid COVID-19 concerns at the Olympics. What’s taking IOC so long to announce a move?
Opinion: USOPC leadership needs to show actual leadership and call on IOC to postpone
Citing athletes’ health and mental wellness, USA Swimming asks US Olympic and Paralympic Committee to call for postponement of Tokyo Games