Athlete who survived cancer auctions Olympic medal for baby’s heart surgery
“This silver can save lives, instead of collecting dust in a closet.” Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk won silver at the Tokyo Olympics, but her heart is clearly made of nothing but gold. The 25-year-old athlete, who came second in the women’s javelin throw at 64.61-metres, saw an online fundraiser for the surgery of an 8-month-old […]
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The 2020 Olympics have ended, but accountability for athletic institutions is just beginning
Women’s bravery in confronting the institutions that abuse them is a bigger marvel than any Olympic event Content warning: This article contains details of sexual abuse, including that of minors. The Tokyo Olympics drew to a close on Sunday after a dramatic contest that was over a year in the making. The games, which kept […]
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