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Yes, Paralympians did risk disqualification for showing Olympic rings tattoos, but the rules recently changed
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Yes, Paralympians did risk disqualification for showing Olympic rings tattoos, but the rules recently changed
At previous Paralympic Games, there was a rule that athletes with Olympic rings tattoos needed to cover them. But it is not being implemented at the 2024 Games.
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Breaking won’t be part of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
Breaking won’t return for the 2028 Summer Olympics. But Australian b-girl Raygun’s performance in Paris didn’t lead to the sport’s removal, as some posts suggest.
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Yes, pro athletes are allowed to compete in the Olympics
Professional athletes, like Lebron James, can compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics because the IOC does not forbid professional athletes anymore.
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Misinformation spurs controversy around Algerian boxer’s gender identity
There is no evidence to support claims that boxer Imane Khelif is a man or a transgender woman. Here's what we can VERIFY about the origins of the viral controversy.
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Yes, Olympians are allowed to compete after testing positive for COVID-19
There are no formal COVID-19 restrictions at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This means athletes with COVID-19 can participate in Olympic events if they wish.
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Here's what we can verify about the controversy around Algerian boxer’s gender identity
There is no evidence to support claims that boxer Imane Khelif is a man or a transgender woman. Here's what we can VERIFY about the origins of the viral controversy.
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No, Olympic gold medals are not made of solid gold
The gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are actually made of gold-plated silver.
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What we can VERIFY about why Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce pulled out of the 100M
Rumors swirled on social media after the Jamaican sprinter withdrew from the 100-meter semifinal against Sha’Carri Richardson.
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Yes, some U.S. Olympic medalists have to pay federal taxes on their winnings
Federal law exempts Olympic medalists from being taxed on their winnings if their annual incomes are under $1 million. High-earning athletes are still on the hook.
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No, Samsung didn’t drop out of a $1 billion sponsorship with the Olympics
False claims that Samsung withdrew its sponsorship from the Paris 2024 Olympics because of the Games’ “woke” agenda stem from satirical articles.
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Samsung didn’t drop out of a sponsorship with the Olympics
False claims that Samsung withdrew its sponsorship from the Paris 2024 Olympics because of the Games’ “woke” agenda stem from satirical articles.
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