Tarzan at the Olympics: Johnny Weissmuller won 3 gold medals at the 1924 Paris Games

[ad_1] Before there was Michael Phelps or Mark Spitz winning Olympic gold medals for the United States — there was Tarzan. Yes Tarzan, the fictional literary and film character who was raised by apes in the African jungle. This of course was Johnny Weissmuller, who played Tarzan in the films but was also a swimming … Read more

Can you guess Olympians’ warmup songs? World’s top athletes share their favorite tunes

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — Curious about which songs are fueling the Olympians competing in Paris starting this month? The Associated Press has an idea. Some of the world’s top athletes from the Olympics and Paralympics have shared their favorite warmup tracks, revealing what gets them pumped before a crucial game, meet or match. The results … Read more

Biles, Richardson, Osaka comebacks ‘bigger than them.’ They highlight issues facing Black women

[ad_1] PARIS — When Naomi Osaka lifts her racket on the red clay courts at Roland Garros during the Paris Olympics later this month, it’ll represent more than a high-stakes competition for the tennis star. For Osaka, a four-time grand slam champion, it’s an important step in her journey after returning to tennis earlier this … Read more