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Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

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Worker slams meals provided at the Olympics

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‘I have not finished a single meal since starting’: Worker slams meals provided at the Olympics

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People love Snoop Dogg at the Olympics: ‘100% the busiest person in Paris’

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

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Italian Olympian sponsored by parmesan cheese captures the internet’s heart: ‘life goals’

Tricia Crimmins is a Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

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Female Olympic boxer faces transphobic backlash after winning first fight

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Anti-trans activists keep falsely accusing female Olympians of being men

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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‘I know a retired hitman when I see one’: Olympics fans love Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec’s casual swag

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Fun fact: Ilona Maher’s sister created the term ‘Girl Dinner’

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‘Olympic muffin man’: What’s going on with the chocolate muffins at the Olympic Village?

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‘Lack of talent, lazy’: Simone Biles shades MyKayla Skinner after winning gold, gets blocked

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US Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles and Suni Lee caught planning TikToks about gold medals right after winning

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Olympians are trading pins as they celebrate the big games—here’s what the tradition is all about

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

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Dudes melt down over U.S. Olympic beach volleyball women wearing leggings instead of bikini bottom

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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‘It’s just a couple of numbers’: Olympic athlete Ilona Maher claps back at troll who body-shamed her

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What’s Flavor Flav doing at the Olympics? Instagram comments lead to  USA Water Polo team connection

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‘Massive for the industry’: International Olympic Committee votes to make Esports an official Olympic event

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‘Let’s go, I guess’: International Olympians react to their new team uniforms on TikTok

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