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‘If I don’t survive this, tell my fans I love them’: Olympians are finally getting honest about the Seine river

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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Lindsey Weedston

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30 of the funniest 2024 Olympics memes—so far

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.

Angela Andaloro

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11 times Jonathan Owens praised his wife Simone Biles in public: ‘My lil champ’

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Olympians take beds apart, shocked at what they find

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‘It’s not a real mattress’: Olympians take beds apart, shocked at what they find

Athletes are sharing videos of why they won't be attending the Olympics

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‘Deeply saddened’: Athletes are explaining why they won’t be attending the Olympics by sharing their funniest fail videos

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

Nina Hernandez

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’

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

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

Tricia Crimmins

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

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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

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