Biles Teases LA Olympics

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August 14, 2026 | Edition #669

Hey Athletic Fans,

Simone Biles just took a stroll back into the gym where it all began, and it's got everyone wondering if it's more than nostalgia. She's still sitting at "50-50" on a fourth Olympics by her own admission, with the clock ticking on LA 2028. A visit like this doesn't happen by accident.

Also tonight: Trinity Rodman turned down the well-worn path to Europe that her USWNT teammates have been taking, betting on Washington instead and not everyone in her corner was on board with the call.

Get into all of it below 👇






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Sara Curtis just keeps outdoing herself as the Italian teenager broke her own 50m backstroke world record, a full day after setting it. Watch below 👇


On this day in 2016, Usain Bolt became the first man ever to win three straight Olympic 100m titles, crossing the line in Rio in 9.81 seconds despite battling injuries all season.

He held off Justin Gatlin (9.89) and Andre De Grasse (9.91), trailing at the halfway mark before his signature closing speed took over to stay on track for a historic "triple-triple" sweep of the 100m, 200m, and relay gold.


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