Raising the bar: Olympic athletes break world records at Tokyo Games
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McLaughlin breaks own world record; Beach volleyball semi on Thursday
U.S. 400m hurdler Sydney McLaughlin earned gold in world record time. Thursday may be the last time we see several USWNT players in the Olympics.
Sandy Hooper, Paste BN
Speed, agility and focus have helped athletes at the Tokyo Olympics break world records. While multiple perennial favorites such as Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt may not be competing in this year’s Games, their legacies and records persist as goals that athletes strive to achieve.
From Caeleb Dressel in the men's 100-meter butterfly to Sydney McLaughlin in the women's 400-meter hurdles, athletes are making names for themselves on the world’s biggest stage.
Racing against the clock is one thing, but the moments captured by photographers show what greatness and Olympic fame look like in a single moment across some of the most exciting sports at the Tokyo Games.
Track and Field
Cycling
Swimming
Shooting
Weightlifting
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