Olympic Zone: Bonding Over Balance Beam, Virtual Victory Celebrations and More

Highlights from the Aug. 3 episode of the Olympic Zone

Gus Kenworthy and Laurie Hernandez bond over balance beam

Olympic snowboarder Gus Kenworthy and gymnast Laurie Hernandez become fast friends as they discuss the "twisties," Suni Lee and whether Gus has a future as a gymnast.


Virtual victories: How families of Olympians celebrate wins

With no spectators allowed in Tokyo, loved ones of the Olympic athletes are forced to watch from home. Natalie Morales speaks with families about how technology allows them to cheer on their champions.


Noah Lyles on his biggest inspiration: His mother

Sprinter Noah Lyles shares how his mother's strength and support have inspired him on his Olympic journey.


Wadeline Jonathas' journey to success

Anne Thompson shares the story of track star Wadeline Jonathas, who immigrated from Haiti with her family as a child, experienced homelessness in the U.S., and is now making her Olympic debut in Tokyo.


Rutledge Wood talks to a window washer at the Tokyo Skytree

It could be Tokyo's most dangerous job: window washer at the Skytree tower. Rutledge Wood speaks to one of the window washers to learn what it's like when your office is 2,080 feet in the air.

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