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Mark Humphrey / AP See, the thing about the Summer Olympics is that it comes every four years. And thats a long enough span of time for us to forget the things we thought we knew. ("Tell me again, how they figure out the order of countries in the parade of nations.") So, as you sit on your couch cheering on sports you didnt think you cared about during the Tokyo Games, were here to answer all those random questions that keep popping up in your brain. Well keep the answers short — like...

Mark Humphrey/AP toggle caption Mark Humphrey/AP Netherlands Simone van de Kraats reacts to an officials call during a preliminary round womens water polo match against Spain at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Mark Humphrey/AP See, the thing about the Summer Olympics is that it comes every four years. And thats a long enough span of time for us to forget the things we thought we knew. ("Tell me again, how they figure o...

In Wholesome News, Tom Daley Crocheted a Cozy Little Sweater Pouch For His Gold Medal Tom Daleys first Olympic gold medal will be kept safe and sound until he returns home from Tokyo. After Daley and his diving partner, Matty Lee, took home the top prize for their synchronized 10-meter platform diving on July 26, the 27-year-old diver ensured his valuable accolade would have a special home. In fact, Daley created one with his own two hands when he crocheted a cozy little sweater pouch to protec...

10:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. 3x3 U.S. Women’s Basketball Women’s Water Polo-U.S. vs. Japan Rowing-Qualifying Heats and Repechages Archery-Mixed Team Final Cycling-Men’s Road Race 2:45 p.m.-6 p.m. 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Beach Volleyball-Women’s Qualifying Round (LIVE) Gymnastics-Men’s Team Competition Swimming Finals (LIVE) Men’s 400m Individual Medley Men’s 400m Freestyle Women’s 400m Individual Medley Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay Skateboarding-Men’s Stree...

Why Olympic Divers Shower After Each Dive I Just Learned Why Olympic Divers Take Showers After Each Dive, and It Makes a Lot of Sense 8 Shares As much as I love watching Olympic diving, Ive never understood why athletes scurry off to the showers and then proceed to chill in a hot tub after each dive. Theyre already wet. Theyre only in the pool for a handful of seconds, so its not like they need to get cleaned up. And doesnt taking a shower and soaking in a hot tub serve the same purpose? And th...