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Olympics
Yes, Olympians from some countries get paid more than US athletes for winning medals
Olympics
VERIFY Weekly: Simone Biles and Olympic gymnastics
As part of this week’s feature, the VERIFY team answered questions about Biles’ Olympic career and how she’s challenged the gymnastics scoring system.
Olympics
No, US gymnasts don't automatically replace Simone Biles in Olympic events she withdraws from
Here’s a look at who replaces Biles in the events she pulls out of and the process behind it.
Olympics
Yes, gymnastics changed its scoring system 15 years ago and eliminated the ‘perfect 10’
Many people watching artistic gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics have questioned how the events are scored. Here’s a look at how it’s done.
Olympics
Yes, Olympic silver medalist Rayssa Leal starred in a 2015 viral Vine
Brazilian Rayssa Leal was just 7 years old when a video of her doing a skateboard trick first went viral. She is now an Olympic silver medalist at 13.
Olympics
No, athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics cannot compete in the games
Gymnast Kara Eaker and beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb will not compete after testing positive for COVID-19.
Olympics
Yes, two medal contenders were disqualified from an Olympic race because their natural testosterone levels were too high
Two runners from Namibia, who have run some of the fastest times in 400-meter races this year, can’t compete in the event at the Tokyo Olympics.
Olympics
No, Michael Phelps did not test positive for marijuana before competing in the Olympics
Following Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension, some people claimed that Michael Phelps was allowed to compete in the Olympics after testing positive for marijuana.
Olympics
Yes, a swim cap designed for Black hair was rejected for the Tokyo Olympics
After receiving backlash, the swimming federation that made the decision said it is “reviewing” the situation.
Olympics
No, Japan isn’t banning Black Lives Matter apparel during anthems at the Olympics. That's an IOC decision
Ahead of the Games in Tokyo, people have shared misleading social media posts claiming Japan has banned Black Lives Matter apparel at the Olympics.
Health
Yes, eating poppy seeds can lead to a positive drug test
Several government agencies have recognized that the consumption of poppy seeds could lead to urine samples that result in a positive drug test.
Olympics
A US runner claims a pork burrito caused a positive drug test. Research shows that’s possible but unlikely
Shelby Houlihan was suspended for four years after testing positive for the banned substance nandrolone.
Olympics
VERIFY Weekly: Simone Biles and Olympic gymnastics
As part of this week’s feature, the VERIFY team answered questions about Biles’ Olympic career and how she’s challenged the gymnastics scoring system.
Olympics
No, US gymnasts don't automatically replace Simone Biles in Olympic events she withdraws from
Here’s a look at who replaces Biles in the events she pulls out of and the process behind it.
Olympics
Yes, gymnastics changed its scoring system 15 years ago and eliminated the ‘perfect 10’
Many people watching artistic gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics have questioned how the events are scored. Here’s a look at how it’s done.
Olympics
Yes, Olympic silver medalist Rayssa Leal starred in a 2015 viral Vine
Brazilian Rayssa Leal was just 7 years old when a video of her doing a skateboard trick first went viral. She is now an Olympic silver medalist at 13.
Olympics
No, athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics cannot compete in the games
Gymnast Kara Eaker and beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb will not compete after testing positive for COVID-19.
Olympics
Yes, two medal contenders were disqualified from an Olympic race because their natural testosterone levels were too high
Two runners from Namibia, who have run some of the fastest times in 400-meter races this year, can’t compete in the event at the Tokyo Olympics.
Olympics
No, Michael Phelps did not test positive for marijuana before competing in the Olympics
Following Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension, some people claimed that Michael Phelps was allowed to compete in the Olympics after testing positive for marijuana.
Olympics
Yes, a swim cap designed for Black hair was rejected for the Tokyo Olympics
After receiving backlash, the swimming federation that made the decision said it is “reviewing” the situation.
Olympics
No, Japan isn’t banning Black Lives Matter apparel during anthems at the Olympics. That's an IOC decision
Ahead of the Games in Tokyo, people have shared misleading social media posts claiming Japan has banned Black Lives Matter apparel at the Olympics.
Health
Yes, eating poppy seeds can lead to a positive drug test
Several government agencies have recognized that the consumption of poppy seeds could lead to urine samples that result in a positive drug test.
Olympics
A US runner claims a pork burrito caused a positive drug test. Research shows that’s possible but unlikely
Shelby Houlihan was suspended for four years after testing positive for the banned substance nandrolone.
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