U.S. Olympic Athlete Revives a Once-Banned Move from 1977, Surprising Fans

A recent rule change opened the door for its return, allowing Malinin to showcase his creativity on one of sport’s biggest stages. He finished second, but his performance quickly became one of the most talked-about highlights of the Games.

Not every moment was celebratory. In a separate judo competition, a high-profile match ended in controversy after continue reading …