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USOPC CEO to Congress: Beijing Olympic boycott not the solution
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- Reuters
Critics of Tokyo Olympics submit petition urging cancellation
Critics of Japan's plan to hold the Tokyo Olympics despite a fourth wave of coronavirus infections submitted a petition on Friday signed by 350,000 people over nine days calling for the Games to be cancelled. "Stop Tokyo Olympics" campaign organiser Kenji Utsunomiya said the global festival of sport - already postponed from 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic - should take place only when Japan can welcome visitors and athletes wholeheartedly. "Precious medical resources would need to be diverted to the Olympics if it's held."
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Michael Andrew swims second-fastest 100m breaststroke in U.S. history
Michael Andrew swam the second-fastest 100m breastroke for an American, cementing his status as a favorite to make the Olympic team.
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