Former U.S. Olympic swimmer Klete Keller was sentenced to three years probation and six months of home detention for his involvement in the mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Keller had pleaded guilty to obstruction of an official proceeding and faced a possible sentence of 10 months in federal prison, but prosecutors asked for a sentence below the guideline range due to his cooperation and the "unconscionable" nature of his actions. The Department of Justice has charged more than 400 people in connection with the attack, with more charges expected.
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Simone Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist and four-time Olympic gold medal-winner, is set to make her grand return to the competitive stage at the U.S. Classic on August 5. This is her first sanctioned event since the Tokyo Olympics, where she dropped out due to mental health issues. She is expected to compete in the all-around event, as well as the balance beam and floor exercise, and is a favorite to make the U.S. Olympic Team for the Tokyo Games.