Wednesday 28 July 2021

Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around final at Tokyo Olympics

She will continue to be evaluated daily to determine whether she'll participate in next week's individual event finals, USA Gymnastics said.

Michael Phelps on Simone Biles and mental health: 'Can't brush it under the rug anymore'

From one GOAT to another, Michael Phelps hopes the mental health of athletes becomes a priority.

Why winning a silver Olympic medal can feel worse than getting bronze

Wondering why silver Olympic medal winners seem so down?

Hoda Kotb checked in with Simone Biles' mom

Joining TODAY with Hoda & Jenna live from Tokyo, Hoda Kotb reveals that she texted Simone Biles' mom Nellie Biles to see how she's doing after Simone withdrew from several Olympic events. Hoda also talks about her daughter Haley Joy's reaction: Haley asked her, "Mom, is the little girl with the boo-boo OK?"

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Orthopedic surgeon teaches you how to train like an Olympic athlete

Launching Like an Athlete, a new series inspired by the Olympics, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY live on the plaza to show you how to train like some of the Olympic athletes she has worked with. She shows the benefits of warming up with a foam roller and demonstrates several exercises.

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Comedian Amber Ruffin takes a lighthearted look at the Olympics

Joining TODAY with Hoda & Jenna live in Tokyo on an Olympic-themed Trendsday Wednesday, comedian Amber Ruffin takes a lighthearted look at some of the youngest athletes in the Tokyo Games, as well as the Argentine fencer who got a surprise marriage proposal during an interview.

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Team USA synchronized divers talk about bringing home silver

Divers Michael Hixon and Andrew Capobianco, who earned the silver medal in Wednesday's 3-meter synchronized diving final, join the 3rd Hour of TODAY live in Tokyo. "I'm really proud to add to the USA medal count," Capobianco says.

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