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Jessica Long may have a super common name, but make no mistake — the Paralympic swimmer is impossible to forget. For years now, Long has been a dominant force in her sport. She has competed in the Paralympics since 2004, racking up a whopping 23 Paralympic medals (13 of which are gold), in addition to

When April Ross and Alix Klineman stepped into the stadium for their gold medal beach volleyball match, the temperature on the sand in Tokyo was a blistering 129 degrees Fahrenheit, plus humidity. Even Ross, a veteran of the sport with 15 years of competition under her belt, admitted it’s not typical to play in that

There are many things to love about spring and summer, but the fact that it’s prime allergy season is definitely not one of them. To make matters worse, these warmer months of 2021 have been particularly brutal due to higher pollen counts that are the result of climate change. In addition to heightened summer temperatures,

In Katie Ledecky’s own words, her 200m freestyle result at the Olympics “wasn’t the best one for me.” The three-time Olympian landed a fifth-place result, which was her lowest in her Olympic career — a sign of just how dominant she’s been as well as the big expectations she has for herself. “It really wasn’t

If you’re looking to lose weight, combining cardio with strength training is effective and recommended by trainers. And walking is one of the best forms of cardio you can do for weight loss because it’s low-impact and easy to do anywhere — even indoors! Canfitpro-certified personal trainer and kinesiologist Johanna Sophia (growwithjo on YouTube) knows

Women’s artistic gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics was full of memorable moments: Oksana Chusovitina’s eighth Olympic appearance, Suni Lee making history for Hmong Americans, and Rebeca Andrade becoming Brazil’s first Olympic medalist in her sport, to name a few. Awards and records aside, it also added to a growing conversation about mental health in sports

When the Olympics roll around, I’m all in on Team USA. Every sport, every event, from 1 a.m. soccer games to 9:30 p.m. basketball tipoffs (gotta love that Tokyo time difference!), I’m out here whisper-screaming into my laptop screen as American athletes push for the podium. As much as I appreciate the athleticism and accomplishments

There’s just over two weeks until the Paralympic Games kick off in Tokyo, and we are so excited for another incredible display of international athleticism and sportsmanship. While Team USA racked up quite the impressive tally of medals during the Olympic Games, the beautifully created Paralympic medals have us ready to add even more shiny

It was a moment 57 years in the making. On the final day of competition at the Tokyo Olympics, the US women’s volleyball team — the most decorated volleyball squad never to win Olympic gold — finally made the top of the podium after defeating Brazil in three straight sets. The final point came courtesy

Ready to mix up your workout routine? This week’s schedule of live workouts on POPSUGAR Fitness’s Instagram and YouTube features dance cardio, HIIT, and knee-friendly (!) strength training to help you feel good and get sweating. Check out the trainers and times below, and we’ll see you there! (PS: don’t forget to catch up with

Women’s basketball has struggled for years to be taken as seriously as the men’s sport, and although there are many reasons that shouldn’t be the case, Team USA’s track record at the Olympics may be the most compelling argument yet. The US women’s basketball team has won more Olympic gold medals than any other nation,

With every Olympic Games, athletes seem to keep us on the edge of our seat, patiently waiting to witness history. And somehow, despite the mounting pressure, Team USA continues to deliver, not just in terms of their athletic ability, but also in their spirit, resilience, and pure determination. From powerful protests to unbelievable comebacks, there

Molly Seidel just made her third career marathon count. The 27-year-old American shocked a stacked field by winning bronze at the 2021 Olympics, becoming the third American woman to medal in the Olympic marathon as she finished behind gold medalist Peres Jepchirchir and silver medalist Brigid Kosgei, both of Kenya. In extremely hot and humid

There have been a lot of moments to celebrate at the Tokyo Olympics, but this one is particularly historic. Quinn, a midfielder for the Canadian women’s soccer team, is now the first openly transgender and nonbinary athlete to medal at the Olympics. Even before Canada’s final match against Sweden, Quinn was set to make history.

It’s beach volleyball gold for Team USA’s April Ross and Alix Klineman! The “A Team” defeated Australians Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy in a match they controlled from the start, looking every bit the dominant competitors who went undefeated in seven matches in Tokyo. In fact, Ross and Klineman only dropped one set

Shopping at Trader Joe’s is a lifestyle. A passion, really. It’s affordable, there are tons of healthy options, the crew is friendly, and if that weren’t enough, there are always new products rolling in. In fact, the store has an entire section dedicated to these often seasonal and tasty new items. If you want to

Gym memberships are wonderful. They give you access to kick-butt equipment like the Stairmaster, kettlebells, and stability balls. But these memberships can be costly on your bank account. Even apps like Zeamo and FlexIt, which can cut the cost by letting you pay per minute at a wide range of facilities (in FlexIt’s case) and

When Sydney McLaughlin crossed the finish line in Tokyo on Wednesday, having won her first Olympic gold medal in the women’s 400-meter hurdles in world record time (51.46), the first thing she did was turn to hug the athlete who’d finished just behind her. That would be Dalilah Muhammad, the 2016 gold medal winner, 2019

Olympic gymnasts aren’t the only ones with a dazzling sense of style. On Aug. 2, day 10 of the Olympic Games, Mexican synchronized swimming duo Nuria Diosdado and Joana Jiménez García pulled out all the stops with their embellished leotards, which included a subtle but heartfelt nod to one of our favorite early 2000s TV

Track and field athlete Brittney Reese competed in her fourth Olympic Games in Tokyo, and the 34-year-old won another medal in the long jump, this time silver. She placed fifth in Beijing in 2008, won gold in London in 2012, and got silver in Rio in 2016. So with this impressive career, the 34-year-old acknowledged

We teamed up with Under Armour to help women everywhere tap into their unbeatable confidence. I have gear for just about everything: running, biking, and training. But as much as I love having pieces for every single one of my activities, what I really love is something that can tackle it all. That’s why I’ve

If you’ve been looking for some new activewear, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re looking for classic black leggings you can wear all the time or a fun matching set that’s perfect for summer, sometimes a new piece of workout wear is exactly the motivation you need to get a sweat session in. Right now,

We’re continuing our series of live workouts over on POPSUGAR Fitness’s Instagram this week with three fast-paced and fun routines: you’ll work your abs and glutes on Monday, punch it out with kickboxing on Tuesday, and finish up with a low-impact, high-intensity workout on Thursday. Check out the trainers and times below, and we’ll see

The New Zealand women’s rugby team is leaving the Tokyo Olympics with a gold medal. On July 31, the “Black Ferns” team faced off against France for the sevens final and emerged victorious after a 26-12 win. To celebrate, the group (plus coaches) performed their own version of the traditional Maori haka entitled “Ko Uhia

After withdrawing from the women’s artistic gymnastics Olympic team final and the all-around final earlier in the Tokyo Games, Simone Biles announced that she will also be withdrawing from the bars and vault finals slated for Sunday, Aug 1. Biles withdrew from the final events earlier this week citing her mental health, and she later

Elaine Thompson-Herah’s legacy as the fastest woman in the world continues. On July 31, the Jamaican athlete earned her third gold medal and broke Florence Griffith Joyner’s (Flo-Jo’s) 33-year-old Olympic record in the women’s 100-meter race. Thompson-Herah is 29 years old herself, thus beating a record older than she’s been alive. With a finishing time

American swimmer Katie Ledecky became a household name at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she clocked astonishing times in the pool and ultimately became the most decorated woman athlete at the Games. But just how many Olympic medals does she count among her collection? To date, Ledecky has won an impressive six Olympic medals, five

We love our on-trend activewear pieces as much as the next person, but at the end of the day, it’s the classics we always return to. There’s really nothing better than a supportive, seamless matching set, leggings that actually stay put and don’t ride down on the waist, and cozy sweatshirts we live and lounge