Davis, Torrez can’t end US men’s boxing gold medal drought
August 8, 2021 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Richard Torrez Jr. stared up at 6-foot-7 Bakhodir Jalolov and didn't blink, courageously holding his own and staying on his feet against the most intimidating fighter in Tokyo.
Keyshawn Davis and Andy Cruz traded shots for three thrilling rounds, showing off some of the most polished boxing skills in the entire Olympics.
Roundup of Olympic gold medals from Sunday, August 8
August 8, 2021 GMTTOKYO (AP) — A roundup of gold medals from Sunday, August 8, at the Tokyo Games:
Batyrgaziev, Ragan make Olympic history for pro boxers
August 5, 2021 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Albert Batyrgaziev became the first professional boxer to win an Olympic gold medal Thursday when the 23-year-old Russian conquered the featherweight division by beating Duke Ragan, a fellow pro.
Djuraev wins weightlifting gold in tense finish at Olympics
August 3, 2021 GMTTOKYO (AP) — The world champion took a gamble, and lost.
Simon Martirosyan had two lifts for the Olympic title but failed both, handing the gold medal in weightlifting to Akbar Djuraev of Uzbekistan in the men’s 109-kilogram class on Tuesday.
Olympics Latest: Latvia wins gold in men’s 3-on-3
July 28, 2021 GMTTOKYO (AP) — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:
Roundup of Olympic gold medals from Monday, July 26
July 26, 2021 GMTTOKYO (AP) — A roundup of gold medals from Monday, July 26, at the Tokyo Games:
Olympics Latest: Japan upsets China in table tennis
July 26, 2021 GMTTOKYO (AP) — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:
Zolotic earns US its first gold in women’s taekwondo
July 25, 2021 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Anastasija Zolotic won the United States’ first gold medal in women’s taekwondo by beating Russian athlete Tatiana Minina 25-17 on Sunday to claim the featherweight division title.
The 18-year-old Zolotic lets out a primal scream as she pulls on her helmet before each round.
Roundup of Olympic gold medals from Sunday, July 25
July 25, 2021 GMTTOKYO (AP) — A roundup of gold medals from Sunday, July 25, at the Tokyo Games:
Olympics Latest: Rashitov wins taekwondo gold at Tokyo Games
July 25, 2021 GMTThe Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:
1st woman in Olympic weightlifting still raising the bar
July 24, 2021 GMTTOKYO (AP) — After 21 years of raising the bar, the first woman ever to compete in weightlifting at the Olympics is still going.
Loa Dika Toua of Papua New Guinea was the first athlete to step on stage when women's weightlifting made its debut at the 2000 Sydney Games.
Dozens of pro boxers to take their swings at Olympic gold
July 23, 2021 GMTTOKYO (AP) — When professional boxers were first welcomed into the Olympics a half-decade ago, many people around the sport hated the idea — and many still do.
“I think it messes things up,” said Freddie Roach, the famed pro trainer who was an alternate on the U.S.
Uzbekistan attempt to slyly qualify Olympic swimmers blocked
July 12, 2021 GMTLAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — An attempt at cheating to qualify Uzbekistan swimmers for the Tokyo Olympics has been blocked by sport’s highest court. World swim body FINA denounced Uzbekistan's “nefarious behavior.”
Record-setting Olympians stretch careers for games in 2021
March 26, 2020 GMTDÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Even if it takes an extra year, Nino Salukvadze will still be aiming for an Olympic record.
The Georgian shooter has competed at every Olympics since 1988, where she won a gold medal for the Soviet Union.