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Tonga Olympian Pita Taufatofua helping homeland after volcano, tsunami
He captured the world's attention in 2016 as a bare-chested flag bearer at the Rio Olympics and is now trying to focus the world's attention on helping Tonga recover from a devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami.
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Taekwondo
Martial artist wins three medals while eight months pregnant
Aminat Idrees won gold, silver and bronze medals in taekwondo at the Nigerian National Sports Festival in Benin, all while eight months pregnant, but says she has been surprised by the attention that has followed.
Taekwondo
Taekwondo team pulls off epic stunts
A South Korean taekwondo team shows off high-flying feats of strength.
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Pauline Lopez gives Philippines fourth bronze medal
Despite losing in the semifinals of her taekwondo event, Pauline Lopez will go home with a bronze medal.
Taekwondo
Taekwondo jins hoping to make up for previous Asiad performance
Thanks to intense training and a new Korean coach, the Philippine taekwondo jins are confident they will fare better in the 2018 Asian Games.
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USOC: Sex-trafficking suit 'calculated to offend'
A U.S. Olympic Committee spokesman is portraying a sex-trafficking lawsuit filed against the federation as one "calculated to provoke and offend" rather than seek justice.
Olympic Sports
Taekwondo champion Lopez suspended in probe
Two-time Olympic taekwondo champion Steven Lopez has been temporarily suspended while the U.S. Center for SafeSport resolves a case against him involving sexual misconduct allegations.
Olympic Sports
U.S. leaders called by House subcommittee
Among the people set to speak to the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on May 23 about sexual abuse cases are USOC acting CEO Susanne Lyons and USA Gymnastics CEO Kerry Perry.
Taekwondo
Taekwondo athletes win $60M in sex case
$60 million has been awarded to three female taekwondo athletes who were sexually abused by their coach.
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Iranian-born taekwondo athlete to enter U.S.
Meisam Rafiei, who has dual Iranian-Icelandic citizenship, will be allowed to enter the U.S. for a taekwondo event in Nevada.
Olympic Sports
Iranian-born taekwondo player denied U.S. entry
An Iranian-born Icelandic citizen on his way to the United States to compete in a major taekwondo event was denied entry to the country Monday under provisions of a temporary travel ban.
MMA
Julianna Pena -- MMA's 'Venezuelan Vixen' -- wants to fight the good fight
Julianna Pena pulls no punches when criticizing the UFC for not yet giving her a chance at the women's bantamweight crown.
Olympic Sports
Jordan's 1st Olympic medalist gets royal welcome
Taekwondo gold medal winner Ahmad Abughaush of Jordan was greeted by three princes, his family and a cheering crowd upon his return from the Rio Games.
Olympic Sports
China, Azerbaijan win Rio's last taekwondo gold medals
China's Zheng Shuyin took the women's heavyweight division title in a slow-paced final against Mexico's Maria Espinoza at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Saturday night.
Olympic Sports
South Korea earns 2nd Rio gold in taekwondo
Oh Hye-ri won the women's 67-kilogram division at the Olympics on Friday, giving South Korea its second gold medal of the Rio de Janeiro Games.
Olympic Sports
Defending Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones keeps title
Britain's defending Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones has hung onto her title after defeating Spain's Eva Calvo Gomez.
Olympic Sports
Wu misses out on Olympics medal
Day 13 was tinged in silver after two sailing teams claimed second position in Marina da Gloria, while Australia's diving hopeful Melissa Wu couldn't reach the podium.
Olympic Sports
South Korea wins 1st gold of Rio Olympics
South Korea claimed the first taekwondo gold medal of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Wednesday, restoring some pride to the country that invented the sport.
Top Headlines
- Jones: Anxiety led to Olympic disappointment
- 7 Afghan taekwondo athletes resettle in Australia
- Zolotic wins historic gold for USA in taekwondo
- Taekwondo coach Jean Lopez has ban lifted
- Taekwondo champ removed from banned list
- Taekwondo champ S. Lopez permanently banned
- USA Taekwondo: Didn't look other way in cases
Medal Tracker
Overall Medal Leaders
- 113
USA - 88
CHN - 71
ROC
Individual Medal Leaders
Gold
 USA | 39 |
 CHN | 38 |
 JPN | 27 |
Silver
| USA | 41 |
| CHN | 32 |
 ROC | 28 |
Bronze
| USA | 33 |
| ROC | 23 |
 GBR | 22 |
Overall Medal Leaders
- 7
McKeon - 5Dressel
- 4McKeown
Individual Medal Leaders
Gold
| Dressel | 5 |
 McKeon | 4 |
| McKeown | 3 |
Silver
| Scott | 3 |
| Ledecky | 2 |
| Yufei | 2 |
Bronze
| McKeon | 3 |
 Melnikova | 2 |
| Nagornyy | 2 |
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Dipa Karmakar suspended for 21 months - Explained
Karmakar put out a statement accepting the suspension. She also stated that she will make her return to the sport in July this year.
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Mo Farah, Eilish McColgan to run London Marathon after missing 2022 race
Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah and Commonwealth Games champion Eilish McColgan have confirmed entry for London Marathon
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Usain Bolt fires business manager over Jamaica fraud case
Retired Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt told reporters Friday that he is baffled over how $12.7 million of his money has gone missing from a private investment firm that is being investigated by authorities.
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FBI to help Jamaica with fraud case targeting Usain Bolt, others
Jamaica has turned to the FBI for help as it investigates a fraud case involving a private investment firm that targeted Usain Bolt and others.
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Suni Lee debuts new floor routine, dominates Auburn vs. Arkansas meet
Olympic champion Suni Lee thrilled the crowd at Auburn on Friday night -- earning three near-perfect scores and showcasing a new floor routine.
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Belarus coach who removed sprinter from Olympics charged
The Belarusian track coach who tried to force a sprinter to return home from the Tokyo Olympics after she was critical of the team has been charged with breaching the sport's integrity standards.
