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NBC’s Olympics coverage has long been built on a foundation of human-interest stories and showcasing their road to the Games.

The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games closed on Sunday, officially beginning the countdown to the 2022 Beijing Olympics. With less than six months before the next games begin, the Winter Olympics are set to start on Feb. 4, 2022.

From water polo to skateboarding, here are the results from our 5 events to watch at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 3, 2021.

NBC 7’s Steven Luke speaks with legendary San Diego County-born skateboarder Tony Hawk on the sport making its debut in the Tokyo Olympics.

Ilona Maher, who wears number 2 for Team USA, is both a Rugby and TikTok star. Here’s info on her college resume and career as a registered nurse.

After Simone Biles pulled out of the team and individual all-around competitions, athletes have been showing her support. Irish golfer Rory McIlroy praised her and Naomi Osaka for prioritizing their mental health.

Alessandra Perilli won bronze for the microstate, with a score of 29.

Japan is cat crazy. Athletes may want to follow a beckoning cat to bring them success. Natalie Morales looks at feline folklore and visits the temple where cats could make your wishes come true.

A Carmel Valley man and his teammates are bringing silver medals in dressage home from the Tokyo Olympics. It’s the first time a U.S. team has done that since 1948.

Steffen Peters won silver in equestrian dressage, and his wife and hometown fans can’t wait to celebrate with him when he gets back home. NBC 7’s Allison Ash has the story.

Justin Bieber says he knows what Olympian gymnast Simone Biles is going through. In a heartfelt Instagram post Wednesday afternoon, the pop star wrote that “nobody will ever understand the pressures” facing Biles as she pulled out of both the team and the all-around gymnastics finals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games this week. “I know we don’t know each…

Gymnasts cite the ‘twisties’ to explain Simone Biles’ withdrawal from Olympic Team gymnastics events. Learn the ‘twisties’ meaning and mental health impact.

The American gymnast will continue to be evaluated daily to determine whether or not she will compete in next week’s individual event finals.

The pandemic shut down virtually all training for the Olympians in Tokyo, but when it did, a Peninsula man opened his swimming pool for some of the best athletes in the world. It was largely a secret — until now.

With the Tokyo Olympics underway, in addition to facing obstacles from COVID, there may be a weather threat as well

The Tokyo Olympics crossed over with a Donald Trump rally Saturday night, as the former president encouraged a hyped-up Phoenix crowd to boo the U.S. Women’s soccer team. The political action committee Turning Point Action sponsored the “Protect Our Elections Rally,” which turned into a wide-ranging attack on fellow Republicans, the military, the press, “woke” culture — and eventually...

Kevin Hart. Snoop Dogg. The Olympics? Yup. The comedy and rap icons are hosting an Olympic highlights show on Peacock, with the first episode dropping July 23 and three more since. You’ll have to sign up for Peacock to see the best bits, but here are some highlights to whet your appetite. “I’m not shocked at that at all....

When the pandemic hit, Smith deferred her enrollment at Stanford, stayed home with parents in Minnesota, and kept herself entertained with TikTok. Now, she’s a contender for the gold medal in the 100m backstroke.

Here’s how Japan’s culture— video game music and Naomi Osaka —shaped the 2020 Opening Ceremony and the entire Tokyo Summer Olympic Games.

Before the torch ceremony in Tokyo, a Kabuki actor appeared in elaborate costume. Ayako Kiyono and Masa Hattori from InsideJapan explain the role that the theatrical form plays in Japanese culture.