because of the pandemic. they've proven memorable for reasons beyond covid and even athletic performance. >> no doubt. the athletes competing in these games, they have shown the world what it is all about. it's not always about winning. cnn's will ripley reports on the kindness on display in tokyo. >> reporter: the legacy of tokyo 2020 may not be measured in medals or covid cases. but acts of kindness, moments of grace, olympians choosing hum humility. american gymnast simone biles cheering on her teammates even as she was struggling to compete. american swimmer annie laser hugging her south african competitor, schumacher, who broke a world record to win gold. >> to have someone next to me break a world record, just as a fan of the sport in general, that's something that's pretty