How Sydney McLaughlin Beat Her Own World Record to Win Gold

David J. Phillip/Associated Press TOKYO — In one of the most anticipated head-to-head showdowns of the Games, Sydney McLaughlin set another world record, beating her closest rival and the defending gold medalist, Dalilah Muhammad, in the women’s 400-meter hurdles by

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Elaine Thompson-Herah Won the 200 Meters, Her Second Gold in Tokyo

Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica is an Olympic champion — again. Three days after winning the women’s 100 meters, Thompson-Herah broke clear of the field in the 200 on Tuesday night to win in 21.53 seconds, a national record. Christine Mboma

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Guan Chenchen Wins Gold on Balance Beam. Simone Biles Takes Bronze.

Performing a routine filled with difficulty but performed with grace, Guan Chenchen of China, the youngest competitor on Tuesday, won the gold medal in the balance beam at the Tokyo Games. Simone Biles, in her much-anticipated return, won bronze and

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