‘The life of an Olympian is unknowably grueling’

‘Team USA showed America at its best’

Chicago Tribune editorial board

Americans “love the 12 gold medals — 33 in total — our athletes are bringing home, but it’s the stories that keep us hooked on the Olympic Games, and Milan did not disappoint,” says the Chicago Tribune editorial board. People have “immense respect for the athletes who endure and perform.” Watching our “fellow Americans achieve such heights offers a reminder that maybe we, too, are capable of something extraordinary...