This year’s Tokyo Olympics marks the first time an Olympics has been postponed – yet it will still be called the 2020 Olympics. It’s an unusual name for an unusual event that is sure to go down in history. Olympic officials have said only Japanese spectators will be allowed, and a number of special precautions will be in place for the duration of the event.
This year’s games will also include a few new additions, including skateboarding, surfing, baseball, sport climbing, and karate. These sports were chosen from a shortlist of 26 possibilities for inclusion in the Games, beating out activities like billiards, bowling, chess, squash, and even tug of war!
IOWA OLYMPIANS
This year, Thomas Gilman from Council Bluffs, Iowa has qualified for the U.S. Olympic Wrestling team. But he’s far from the only representative of the Hawkeye State in Olympics history. Here’s a brief list of past U.S. competitors who are from Iowa!
1. Amanda Weir: Swimmer 2. Al Feuerbach: Shotput 3. Dan Gable: Wrestler 4. Ben Askren: Wrestler 5. Doug Schwab: Wrestler
6. Frank Irons: Long Jump 7. Herman Groman: Track & Field 8. Jennifer Barringer: Runner 9. Kenneth Sitzberger: Diver 10. Shawn Johnson: Gymnast
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