Athletes go it alone in Tokyo as families watch from afar

FILE - In this Sunday, June 6, 2021 file photo, Simone Biles celebrates after competing in the vault during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. Private, touching moment between loved ones won't be happening at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics. No spectators — local or foreign — will be allowed at the majority of venues, where athletes will hang medals around their own necks to protect against spreading the coronavirus. No handshakes or hugs on the podium, either.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, file photo, United States' Michael Phelps celebrates winning his gold medal in the men's 200-meter butterfly with his mother Debbie, fiance Nicole Johnson and baby Boomer during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Private, touching moment between loved ones won't be happening at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics. No spectators — local or foreign — will be allowed at the majority of venues, where athletes will hang medals around their own necks to protect against spreading the coronavirus. No handshakes or hugs on the podium, either. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

FILE - In this Sunday, July 22, 2018, file photo, United States' Matthew Centrowitz celebrates after winning the men's 1500 meters race at the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting at London Stadium in London. Private, touching moment between loved ones won't be happening at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics. No spectators — local or foreign — will be allowed at the majority of venues, where athletes will hang medals around their own necks to protect against spreading the coronavirus. No handshakes or hugs on the podium, either.(AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)