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By Zuri Anderson
Jul 20, 2021
Spring canoeist Nevin Harrison (left), WNBA player Sue Bird (center), and Seattle Mariners outfielder Eric Filia. These three were among the over 100 athletes with ties to the Pacific Northwest selected to compete in the Tokyo Olympics this July.
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After being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, athletes are putting their hopes on the line for this year s Tokyo Olympics. Despite several restrictions, athletes from across the world are hungry to gain notoriety and glory for their country, including the United States.
KUOW. These Tokyo-bound athletes range from high schoolers to long-time legends. For some, it s their first Olympics, and for others, it s their fifth.