PBS NewsHour

The American athletes to watch during the Tokyo Olympics

The opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games are just four days away. But the specter of COVID hangs over the games as more than 50 people involved, including athletes, contractors and staff, test positive. Olympics officials say they still hope to put on compelling games despite it all. With that in mind, Judy Woodruff previews some of the Americans to watch with Christine Brennan of USA Today.

The American athletes to watch during the Tokyo Olympics

8m 31s

WETA Passport

Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.