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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paralympics day three: Golden hopes for swimmers, cyclists and sprinters

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rival of first transgender Paralympian fears her opponent 'has an advantage' because 'she has lived and trained as a man for a long time'... as controversy continues over 'masculine' sprinter's partic

Daily Mail

A sprinter who is set to face the first transgender athlete in Paralympic history at Paris 2024 has spoken out over her fear of being put at a disadvantage. The 200m rival of Valentina Petrillo, who is set to become the first transgender Paralympian in history, fears she is at a disadvantage because of her opponent's sex at birth Visually …

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5 months ago

Letsile Tebogo makes a case for African sprinters with thrilling Olympic victory in the 200 meters

Associated Press

PARIS — Letsile Tebogo is from Botswana in southern Africa, a continent with a rich history of producing world-class runners. While Lyles roared onto the purple track at Stade de France preening, Tebogo was one lane to Lyles’ right mentally preparing for the race of his life. So did his younger sister, who was somewhere in the sea of seats …

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5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 14 (August 9) India full schedule: Aman Sehrawat eyes wrestling bronze; 4x400m sprinters ready

Hindustan Times

The Paris Olympics is slowly drawing to a close and for Indians, Friday will be the last day of competitions. The biggest spotlight will be on wrestler Aman Sehrawat, who will be fighting for bronze in men's 57kg freestyle wrestling late in the day. The women's relay rounds start first and India, comprising of Rupal Chaudhary, M R Poovamma, Jyothika …

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5 months ago

Carl Lewis blasts U.S. officials for another botched Olympic 400-meter men’s relay

LA Times

Members of the U.S. men’s 400-meter relay team console each other after getting disqualified Friday during the Paris Olympics. Nine-time gold medalist Carl Lewis blasted U.S. track and field officials after the Americans once again fumbled their way through the 400-meter relay in the Olympic spotlight. The Americans have not won an Olympic 400-meter relay medal since 2004 despite success …

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5 months, 1 week ago

NFL star Zaire Franklin takes swipe at Noah Lyles after the sprinter's 100m final win at Paris Olympics

Daily Mail

Colts' linebacker Zaire Franklin woke up on the wrong side of the bed after learning of Noah Lyles' win in the men's 100m final at the Olympics a day earlier. Noah Lyles may've won the men's 100m final on Sunday but his win wasn't celebrated by all. Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin, who ranks among the NFL's Top 100 players, blasted …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Noah Lyles pips Kishane Thompson in thrilling photofinish to win Paris 2024 Olympics men’s 100m gold

The Hindu

World champion Noah Lyles roared to victory in 9.79sec to claim gold in a dramatic men’s Olympic 100m final in Paris on Sunday. Defending champion Marcell Jacobs of Italy was fifth in 9.85sec, Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo sixth in 9.86sec, American Kenny Bednarek seventh in 9.88sec and Jamaican Oblique Seville eighth in 9.91sec in an astonishing race. RELATED | Paris 2024 …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Noah Lyles explains how he won the Olympic men’s 100-meter final in a photo finish

LA Times

Five-thousandths of a second. American Noah Lyles leans forward as he crosses the finish line narrowly ahead to the pack to win the 100-meter final at the 2024 Paris Olympics Sunday. Crowds normally inspire Lyles, especially during introductions, which he calls “the moment when I’m like, ‘It’s showtime!’” The empty, silent Japan National Stadium was disconcerting at a time when …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

What is the repechage round? New track rule gives sprinters and hurdlers a second chance to qualify

Associated Press

SAINT-DENIS, France — Dozens of hurdlers and sprinters will get a second chance at their once-in-a-lifetime moment thanks to a new rule at the Olympic track competition. I think it’s a really great thing that they’re doing that.” Russell quickly added, “but I’m not planning on using it, though.” The repechage concept was taken from rowing, wrestling and martial arts …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Gray-haired sprinters are rare at the Olympics. Irish runner Thomas Barr is an exception

Associated Press

SAINT-DENIS, France — Gray-haired Olympians are usually found in sports like sailing, shooting, and equestrian. After Barr ran the third leg of Ireland’s winning 4x400-meter mixed relay at the European Championships in June — the country’s first gold at Euros in more than a quarter century — competitors made references to his hair color when they came up to congratulate …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

When to watch Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson and the rest of Team USA’s sprinters in action at the Olympics

The Independent

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Cardi B breaks down in tears as she calls Sha'Carri Richardson a 'superhero' ahead of the sprinter's highly-anticipated Olympic debut

Daily Mail

Rapper Cardi B will be cheering on Sha'Carri Richardson when she makes her much-anticipated Olympics debut in Paris. Cardi B will be cheering on Sha'Carri Richardson when she makes her Olympics debut in Paris The rapper teared up while exchanging compliments with the athlete in a sweet promo clip In the clip, the multi-Grammy winner got emotional while gushing over …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Belgian sprinter Philipsen completes hat trick of stage wins at Tour, Girmay falls near finish

Associated Press

NIMES, France — Jasper Philipsen completed a hat trick of stage wins at this year’s Tour de France after Biniam Girmay — his main rival for the best sprinter’s green jersey — crashed near the finish on Tuesday. Pogacar, who stamped his authority on the race last weekend in the Pyrenees mountains, kept the yellow jersey with a lead of …

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6 months ago

Tour de France Stage 12 preview: Breakaway and bunch set to battle on intriguing route to Villeneuve-sur-Lot

The Independent

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Tour Preview Breakaway Bunch Set

6 months, 1 week ago

Tour de France stage 6 preview: Route map and profile with sprinters set to shine in Burgundy wine country

The Independent

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Geraint Thomas makes Mark Cavendish prediction ahead of Tour de France record bid

The Independent

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Column: Jordan Coleman on pace to take his spot among elite sprinters

LA Times

Sometimes patience is required to experience your moment of ecstasy, and Granada Hills sprinter Jordan Coleman has kept quiet, focused and biding his time while waiting for his opportunity to show he belongs among the elite in track and field this season. pic.twitter.com/Nqsc2JQV5B — eric sondheimer April 11, 2024 Coleman and the Granada Hills relay team get their first big …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Time And Tide bags the Zavaray S. Poonawalla Sprinters’ Challenge

The Hindu

Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha’s Time And Tide ridden by P.S. The winner is owned by Mr. Vikram Bachhawat rep. Bachhawat Farms Pvt. GROMOR MILLION: ROYAL MYSORE 1, Ataash 2, Miss American Pie 3 and Reminiscence 4. ZAVARAY S. POONAWALLA SPRINTER’ CHALLENGE: TIME AND TIDE 1, Market King 2, Siege Courageous 3 and Magileto 4. Owner: Mr. Vikram Bachhawat rep. Bachhawat Farms …

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1 year, 5 months ago

UCI World Championships: German sprinters win gold again, Dygert back up to speed

The Hindu

Germany’s track trio Lea Friedrich, Emma Hinze and Pauline Grabosch powered to a fourth successive gold medal in the team sprint and set a world record in the process at the first combined UCI World Championships on Thursday. Germany’s Pauline Sophie Grabosch, left, Emma Hinze, center, and Lea Friedrich pose with their gold medals after winning The Women’s Elite Team …

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1 year, 5 months ago

VIRAL VIDEO: Somali University Sprinter's Snail-Paced 100-Meter Prompts Sacking, Nepotism Debate

News 18

At the World University Games in China, Nasra Abukar Ali, a 20-year-old female sprinter from Somalia, caught the eye of social media with her recent race. A video of Nasra’s race circulated widely on social media platforms, raising concerns for Somalia as a whole, a country known for its world-class athletes. He ordered the suspension of Khadija Aden Dahir, chairwoman …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Top Indian female sprinter tests positive for banned substance

The Hindu

A leading female sprinter from one of the southern states of the country had tested positive for a banned substance, according to a source in the Athletics Federation of India. Even as details, including the name of the banned substance and the date of testing, are yet to be known, it is learnt that the sprinter, who last competed in …

Banned Substance

1 year, 7 months ago

Mark Cavendish doesn’t need to break Tour de France record – but it would underscore a legacy

The Independent

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1 year, 11 months ago

Sprinters Lyles, Coleman headline Millrose Games

The Hindu

American sprinter Noah Lyles hopes a win in this weekend’s 60-meter dash at New York’s Millrose Games will show he is on track for a shot at 100m gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. “And that’s what is the most exciting part about indoor and what I’ve been getting out of these races.” Lyles holds the American 200m record of …

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2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: NZ batter Glenn Phillips reveals reason behind his sprinter’s start position during SL clash

Firstpost

It’s my responsibility to make sure that I’m in the crease and leave at the right time,’’ said New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips, adding that the bowlers are well within their rights to take off the bails if the non-striker is backing up. During New Zealand’s T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka, towards the end of his innings Phillips …

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Paralympics day three: Golden hopes for swimmers, cyclists and sprinters

Rival of first transgender Paralympian fears her opponent 'has an advantage' because 'she has lived and trained as a man for a long time'... as controversy continues over 'masculine' sprinter's partic

Letsile Tebogo makes a case for African sprinters with thrilling Olympic victory in the 200 meters

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 14 (August 9) India full schedule: Aman Sehrawat eyes wrestling bronze; 4x400m sprinters ready

Carl Lewis blasts U.S. officials for another botched Olympic 400-meter men’s relay

NFL star Zaire Franklin takes swipe at Noah Lyles after the sprinter's 100m final win at Paris Olympics

Noah Lyles pips Kishane Thompson in thrilling photofinish to win Paris 2024 Olympics men’s 100m gold

Noah Lyles explains how he won the Olympic men’s 100-meter final in a photo finish

What is the repechage round? New track rule gives sprinters and hurdlers a second chance to qualify

Gray-haired sprinters are rare at the Olympics. Irish runner Thomas Barr is an exception

When to watch Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson and the rest of Team USA’s sprinters in action at the Olympics

Cardi B breaks down in tears as she calls Sha'Carri Richardson a 'superhero' ahead of the sprinter's highly-anticipated Olympic debut

Belgian sprinter Philipsen completes hat trick of stage wins at Tour, Girmay falls near finish

Tour de France Stage 12 preview: Breakaway and bunch set to battle on intriguing route to Villeneuve-sur-Lot

Tour de France stage 6 preview: Route map and profile with sprinters set to shine in Burgundy wine country

Geraint Thomas makes Mark Cavendish prediction ahead of Tour de France record bid

Column: Jordan Coleman on pace to take his spot among elite sprinters

Time And Tide bags the Zavaray S. Poonawalla Sprinters’ Challenge

UCI World Championships: German sprinters win gold again, Dygert back up to speed

VIRAL VIDEO: Somali University Sprinter's Snail-Paced 100-Meter Prompts Sacking, Nepotism Debate

Top Indian female sprinter tests positive for banned substance

Mark Cavendish doesn’t need to break Tour de France record – but it would underscore a legacy

Sprinters Lyles, Coleman headline Millrose Games

T20 World Cup: NZ batter Glenn Phillips reveals reason behind his sprinter’s start position during SL clash