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Paralympics Will Drop Ban on Olympic Rings Tattoos

Athletes had previously been forced — under threat of expulsion — to cover the symbol because of a rule against body advertising.

By Scott Cacciola

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¿Aire acondicionado para los atletas olímpicos? Es una ‘decisión de alto rendimiento’

Para cumplir con el objetivo de hacer los Juegos Olímpicos “más ecológicos” de la historia, los organizadores optaron por no poner aire acondicionado convencional en la villa de los atletas. Algunos países tienen otras ideas.

By Thibault CamusAssociated Press

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Team USA Says Air-Conditioners Are a ‘High-Performance Decision’

A spokesman for Team U.S.A. said continuity is key despite the goal of Paris being the “greenest” Olympics. Other countries are planning similar measures.

By Scott Cacciola

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An American Paralympian Says He Was Sexually Abused by a Teammate

Parker Egbert, 19, said in a lawsuit that he was repeatedly assaulted by a fellow swimmer at the Tokyo Paralympics and a training center in Colorado.

By Jenny Vrentas