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Yes, Olympians from some countries get paid more than US athletes for winning medals

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VERIFY Weekly: Simone Biles and Olympic gymnastics

As part of this week’s feature, the VERIFY team answered questions about Biles’ Olympic career and how she’s challenged the gymnastics scoring system.
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No, US gymnasts don't automatically replace Simone Biles in Olympic events she withdraws from

Here’s a look at who replaces Biles in the events she pulls out of and the process behind it.
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Yes, gymnastics changed its scoring system 15 years ago and eliminated the ‘perfect 10’

Many people watching artistic gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics have questioned how the events are scored. Here’s a look at how it’s done.
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Yes, Olympic silver medalist Rayssa Leal starred in a 2015 viral Vine

Brazilian Rayssa Leal was just 7 years old when a video of her doing a skateboard trick first went viral. She is now an Olympic silver medalist at 13.
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No, athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics cannot compete in the games

Gymnast Kara Eaker and beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb will not compete after testing positive for COVID-19.
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Yes, two medal contenders were disqualified from an Olympic race because their natural testosterone levels were too high

Two runners from Namibia, who have run some of the fastest times in 400-meter races this year, can’t compete in the event at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Yes, a swim cap designed for Black hair was rejected for the Tokyo Olympics

After receiving backlash, the swimming federation that made the decision said it is “reviewing” the situation.
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No, Japan isn’t banning Black Lives Matter apparel during anthems at the Olympics. That's an IOC decision

Ahead of the Games in Tokyo, people have shared misleading social media posts claiming Japan has banned Black Lives Matter apparel at the Olympics.
Health

Yes, eating poppy seeds can lead to a positive drug test

Several government agencies have recognized that the consumption of poppy seeds could lead to urine samples that result in a positive drug test.
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A US runner claims a pork burrito caused a positive drug test. Research shows that’s possible but unlikely

Shelby Houlihan was suspended for four years after testing positive for the banned substance nandrolone.

Woman indicted, accused of ramming car into group of Beaumont Police officers

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Yes, Olympians from some countries get paid more than US athletes for winning medals

VERIFY Weekly: Simone Biles and Olympic gymnastics

No, US gymnasts don't automatically replace Simone Biles in Olympic events she withdraws from

Yes, gymnastics changed its scoring system 15 years ago and eliminated the ‘perfect 10’

Yes, Olympic silver medalist Rayssa Leal starred in a 2015 viral Vine

No, athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics cannot compete in the games

Yes, two medal contenders were disqualified from an Olympic race because their natural testosterone levels were too high

Yes, a swim cap designed for Black hair was rejected for the Tokyo Olympics

No, Japan isn’t banning Black Lives Matter apparel during anthems at the Olympics. That's an IOC decision

Yes, eating poppy seeds can lead to a positive drug test

A US runner claims a pork burrito caused a positive drug test. Research shows that’s possible but unlikely

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