Afghan Refugee Olympian Disqualified For Protest

Manizha Talash, an Olympic break dance competitor in Paris, was disqualified for displaying a cape with “Free Afghan Women” clearly visible. Talash, also known as ‘b-girl Talash’ is an Afghan refugee living in Spain, and a member of the Olympic Refugee Team.

Americans Cole Hocker and Yared Nuguse Stun the World

You have to love the way Americans Cole Hocker and Yared Nuguse quietly took it all in and delivered when it counted. The U.S. 1500 meter Olympians spent the early days of the Paris games listening to two of their competitors brag about how great they were. When all was said and done, Cole and Yared came through in thrilling fashion.