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The anti-progressive world of women athletes

Posted on August 6, 2019August 6, 2019
Sofia Santelices

Just a few weeks ago, co-captain of the United States women’s national soccer team, Megan Rapinoe was deeply antigonized by social media for her confidence in her sport—most people interpreting…

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Naomi Osaka’s multimillion Adidas deal is reportedly higher than her tennis salary

Posted on September 13, 2018
Jacqueline Arias

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Naomi Osaka 大坂なおみ (@naomiosakatennis) on Sep 6, 2018 at 9:57pm PDT Naomi Osaka might be on her way to…

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Remembering Ian Lariba, the first Filipino table tennis Olympian

Posted on September 3, 2018September 3, 2018
Jacqueline Arias

A post shared by Yan Lariba⚡ (@yannasiyan) on Jul 17, 2016 at 9:02am PDT Late last night, Filipina Olympian Ian Lariba passed away after a battle with leukemia. She was…

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Sexual Harassment Allegations Resurface Following Shaun White’s Gold Medal Win

Posted on February 15, 2018February 15, 2018
Tisha Ramirez

Shaun White may have won a gold medal at the Olympic Winter Games in South Korea but he’s under fire for sexual harassment allegations. During an interview he was asked…

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How Olympic Silver Medalist Hidilyn Diaz Finds Happiness In Her Coffee

Posted on April 25, 2017April 25, 2017
Olivia Estrada

Twenty-six-year-old Hidilyn Diaz is proof that big things come in small packages. I was surprised to find that we are the same height, touching the five-feet high mark. But this…

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New Sports and 35 Venues: What to Expect During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Posted on August 22, 2016September 4, 2016
Jacqueline Arias

As this year’s Rio Olympics comes to a close, there’s already a sneak peek for what we can expect for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. It’s too early to know…

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Ryan Lochte Made Up the Armed Robbery Story in Rio

Posted on August 19, 2016September 4, 2016
Jacqueline Arias

In today’s infuriating news: Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte and his teammates apparently fabricated the story of getting robbed in Brazil. Instead, they were caught vandalizing a gas station and getting…

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PSA: Female Olympians Wear Makeup for Self-Expression

Posted on August 15, 2016
Jacque De Borja

Two commentators Mark Simone and Bo Dietl debated about the looks of female Olympians like Simone Biles and Simone Manuel instead of talking about their success and achievements. You totally…

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Ryan Lochte and His Teammates Were Held at Gunpoint in Rio

Posted on August 15, 2016August 15, 2016
Jacque De Borja

American swimmer and gold-medalist Ryan Lochte was robbed at gunpoint on their way back to the Olympic Village after a night out at the French Olympic team’s hospitality house. He…

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The Sexism in the Olympics as Seen on News Headlines

Posted on August 11, 2016September 5, 2016
Jacqueline Arias

Before the Olympics started, it was noted that around 45 percent of the athletes are women. A good percentage for the prestigious event where male-dominated sports are normally at the forefront. …

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The anti-progressive world of women athletes

Naomi Osaka’s multimillion Adidas deal is reportedly higher than her tennis salary

Remembering Ian Lariba, the first Filipino table tennis Olympian

Sexual Harassment Allegations Resurface Following Shaun White’s Gold Medal Win

How Olympic Silver Medalist Hidilyn Diaz Finds Happiness In Her Coffee

New Sports and 35 Venues: What to Expect During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Ryan Lochte Made Up the Armed Robbery Story in Rio

PSA: Female Olympians Wear Makeup for Self-Expression

Ryan Lochte and His Teammates Were Held at Gunpoint in Rio

The Sexism in the Olympics as Seen on News Headlines

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