Every two years, when an Olympics convenes, its organizers harness billions of dollars to make sure the entire affair is tightly, carefully scripted.

President Joe Biden praised U.S. Olympians for navigating the difficulties of a coronavirus tarnished games with “moral courage” that made Americans’ “hearts swell” with pride.

The competition has produced inspiring moments that have gotten the world’s attention and embodied the Olympic spirit.

Isiah Jewett knows all about heroes. On Sunday at the Olympic Games, he became one despite failing to qualify in the men’s 800m final in Tokyo.

Isaiah Jewett and Nijel Amos helped each other to their feet, put their arms around each other and finished together in a semifinal heat at the Tokyo Olympics after tumbling over each other and sprawling out on the track.

The reigning world 800m champion will not be going to Tokyo, finishing outside the top seven at U.S. Trials a second straight time.

Six finals including Sam Kendricks in the pole vault, Donavan Brazier in the 800m, Will Claye in triple jump and more from Day 4 of U.S. Track & Field Trials.