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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Canada's Andre de Grasse ends wait for gold with victory in men's 200m

Kenny Bednarek of the United States took silver in 19.68sec while reigning world 200m champion Noah Lyles took bronze in 19.74sec.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Simone Biles says she will 'forever cherish' her challenging Tokyo Olympics

With team silver, Biles leaves Japan with two minor medals, a far cry from the four golds and bronze from Rio five years ago.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Sydney McLaughlin smashes world record to win 400m hurdles gold

McLaughlin powered home in 51.46sec, with world champion and 2016 Olympic gold medallist Dalilah Muhammad claiming silver in 51.58.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'It means more than all the golds', says Simone Biles on her bronze-medal finish

Biles' already storied career took flight in the most unexpected direction possible in Tokyo, that comment unthinkable a fortnight ago when she had her sights set on five golds.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: USA's Athing Mu becomes first American woman to clinch 800m gold since 1968

The 19-year-old prodigy from New Jersey, who only turned professional in June after a successful college career, led from start to finish to win in a new US national record of 1min 55.21sec.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Simone Biles wins bronze in beam final on return after mental health battle

It was Biles' seventh Olympic medal, equalling Shannon Miller's record for an American gymnast.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: US gymnastics superstar Simone Biles trains on beam ahead of return

Biles has not performed in public since sensationally dropping out of the women's team final last week.

Firstpost Explains: What are twisties that caused Simone Biles to withdraw from gymnastics events?

Firstpost tries to find out what twisties and other mental blocks in sports are and how they are a big hurdle to cross from even for greatest of athletes, with the help of experts.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Canada pip powerhouse USA 1-0 in women’s football semis, setup summit clash with Sweden

Jessie Fleming's nerveless 74th-minute spot-kick earned Canada a first win over their neighbours since 2001 and set up a clash with Sweden, who beat Australia 1-0 in the second semi-final.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: After Ryan Murphy, fellow US swimmer Lilly King criticises presence of Russian athletes

King made her statements seated next to Ryan Murphy, another US swimmer who seemed to take aim this week at a country that has repeatedly run afoul of doping rules.