The spirit of the Olympics was on full display during the first day of the track and field events in Paris Friday. Laotian sprinter Silinia Pha Aphay and Lucia Moris of South Sudan were side by side in the first heat of the women’s 100-meter prelim, competing for a top three spot to advance to...
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July 26, 2024July 26, 2024Sports
Lolo Jones, who made history at 5th Olympic Trials, explains 'huge honor' it was to represent Team USA
As the U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, kicked off earlier this month, many track and field stars in both men’s and women’s competitions were searching for their first trip to the Games. On the other hand, many others already knew what it felt like to represent the United States in the Games, including Lolo...
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July 21, 2024July 21, 2024Sports
British sprinter, 16, slows down well before finish line at European championship to blow first-place lead
British sprinter Jake Odey-Jordan learned a valuable lesson at the European Athletics U18 Championships on Friday – the race isn’t truly over until you cross the finish line. The 16-year-old suffered a fourth-place defeat in the first round of the men’s 200m sprint, despite surging to the top of the pack with plenty of space....


