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The players traded shirts as a symbol of respect. these qatari and italian high jumpers, friends and competitors for years, opted out of a jumpoff, deciding to share the gold. >> it was just amazing. sharing with a friend is even more beautiful. >> thank you. >> reporter: there were high fives and helping hands. after falling during the 800 meter, these runners from the u.s. and botswana finished the race arm in arm. a legacy of kindness and camaraderie outshining even the olympic flame. will ri...

Respect and to think about those simple things we can all do that continue to keep ourselves and other people say. so that does include being a respectful distance when you can. hand washing. wearing masks when you are in crowded public places. those simple things that weve all learned to do and which cumulatively continue to make a real difference. we all know that keeping a routine during lockdown can be tricky, particularly if youre used to the limelight. despite the absence of admiring crowd...

Competed. what was the mood like? >> reporter: alisyn, it was surreal. knowing what the stakes were here, knowing this was the last chance to take home a medal. thats exactly what she accomplished with winning the bronze, an act of courage, resilience. she had to push through mental health challenges, what she called the weight of the world on her shoulders. shes the only survival of larry nassers abuse compete mg tokyo. plus the mental block called twisties. a few days ago she said she was stil...

About the overall pressure. i just wonder in your experience what does this mean for younger competitors who look up to her because as you know, the pressure begins at a very young age. theres this ladder. each stage and the kids feel it. they feel it down into the single digits in age. what impact do you think this has beyond olympic competition? >> i really hope that one of the things we walk away with is to not just say shake it off or theres no crying in baseball but to speak up. one of the ...

Odonll: r a century, the olympic motto has been "faster, higher, stronger." this year for the tokyo games a fourth word was added -- together. and now we know why. >> he had zero misses! >> odonnell: high jumpers mutazz essa bar-sheem and jean- marco tamberi from italy were tied. the two are fierce competitors and good friends. both cleared a 79.25-inch jump but after three attempts, they failed the next height. there could have been a jumpoff but instead, >> then well have two golds? >> reporte...

Athletic competitors, that would be a very large number of people. i have no doubt that matt damon was telling the truth the first time. ive been saying this since i was a teenager, thought it was offensive and decided to stop and good for him if he did. but the idea that thats the standard they can be applied across everyone, you fail if youve done this, that would have sweeping implications. through an always to have your input and expertise. president biden requiring federal employees to vacc...

Dying by suicide. the metro officers both died within the last month. >> it is the psychological wounds that we need to pay more attention to and have regular mental health checkups for these officers. >> their deaths bring the total number of capitol riot officers who have died by suicide to four. the biden administration is extending a trump era public health rule that allows a swift expulsion of migrants at the u.s./mexico border. more than 940,000 migrants have been expelled under the poli...

Thats always _ carbon emissions? something thats always troubled - carbon emissions? something thats always troubled me. - carbon emissions? something | thats always troubled me. its also... its also does its something that intuitively should not be the case. if you look at our facilities and the facilities of some of our animal —based competitors, we are still a very small company. it will change and one of the reasons we are so focused on these deals with mcdonalds and with pizza hut is beca...

The ones that are fat shaming and marching on climate, theyre going to have to live in this environment. thats important. for a few dollars, at the centre of your plate, you can communicate what youre about. you dont have to go and buy the tesla right away or some other electric vehicle. one major obstacle is the cost, right? it can be 50% more expensive than actual meat. is it only really for the wealthy who feel bad about, i dont know, their carbon emissions? that is something that has always ...

Someone shouldve left home earlier. >> sandra: seems surfing does not have the same chill in tokyo. activists say its cultural appropriation consisting of mostly white competitors that began with native hawaiians. olympic surfing exposes white washing native hawaiian roots. and bill maher also calling it to stop. >> please dont make the olympics into the oscars. whats that? they did already?