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Tokyo Summer Olympics 2021: Day 1 Winners and Losers

It didn't seem like we'd ever get here, but the 2020 (yes, they're still called that) Tokyo Olympics have finally arrived.

Though only one official day has passed, so much has taken place already. We've got medals, heartbreak, resilience, straight-up dominance, national pride and much more—all the things that make the Olympics truly one of a kind in the sporting world.

Over the next 15 days, we'll be covering it all here at Bleacher Report. Here's a quick recap of what you may have missed overnight on Day 1, highs and lows alike.

Winner: Yang Qian, China, Women's 10m Air Rifle

    While the Olympic opening ceremony signals the beginning of the Games, it doesn't really feel like things have gotten started until a medal is awarded.