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'Not an easy decision': Ash Dixon leaving for Japan for two seasons

"I've had some incredibly great times ... and I will cherish them forever."

Tokyo 2020: Our Olympic haul of fame

Feel-good moments ranged across sports with established and new stars shining.

Tokyo subway stabbing spree ends after man hands himself in

The man told police he wanted to kill women who appeared happy.

Second best in the world, but still saying sorry

New York Times: Japanese athletes who fell short of gold have apologised profusely.

'We'll walk with you': Friends and supporters of Quentin Rew racewalk from the pub

Supporters of Olympian racewalker Quentin Rew are keeping pace with him from the pub.

Aussie Olympians hit back at partying complaints

The athletes were accused of 'excessive drinking' on their flight home.

'Stoked': Far North reacts to Tuke's Olympic medal

Mayor, council considering how to celebrate Woodman, Tuke's successes in Tokyo.

Outside the Olympic cocoon, a Tokyo abuzz only with cicadas

New York Times: Apart from athletic venues there's little sign the Games are taking place.

Tokyo's convenience stores the glue holding the Games together

New York Times: International visitors have to make do with convenience store offerings.

'Very unfair': Kiwi doubles pair stun 3rd seeds after fiery umpire exchange

Marcus Daniell and Michael Venus could face British great in clash for medal.

The Olympic mascots aren't winning any medals

New York Times: Mascots have been a subdued presence at the very event they were made for.

Critics pounce on Naomi Osaka after loss, denting Japan's claim to diversity

New York Times: Some have questioned her right to represent Japan.

Russia is banned, yet it's everywhere at the Games

New York Times: Doping punishment changes a country's official name but little else.

The skateboarders taking over are among the youngest Olympians in Tokyo

New York Times: The presence of teens is helping the sport's Olympic goal.

Kiwis eliminated from Olympic surfing

Ella Williams' and Billy Stairmand's Olympic debuts have come to an end.

Simone Biles rises. And rises. And rises

New York Times: How gymnastics' GOAT has soared above her sport's horrific recent history.

The most carefully managed walk in the world? A Tokyo Olympic tour

No straying from the tour. No talking to residents. Breaking the rules means deportation.

Olympics: World tennis No 1 in shock first-round exit

'I've never seen more unforced errors from Ash in a set of tennis,' commentator says.