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Triumph and Heartbreak at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games

Sports Illustrated photographers Simon Bruty, Kohjiro Kinno and Erick W. Rasco captured the highs and lows of the 2020 Olympians as they broke world records, suffered upset losses and collectively won 339 medals.

Japan wins gold in softball.

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Karsten Warholm sets a new world record in 400m hurdles.

USA wins gold against Brazil in the women's volleyball final.

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Lydia Jacoby of USA wins gold in the 100-meter breaststroke.

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Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy wins gold in the men’s 100-meter final.