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EXCLUSIVE: Ohio Star Praises Simone Biles Impact on Men’s Gymnastics

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“Me! All four-foot-eight-inches of me had been chosen to carry a nine-foot-tall flag!” This is what Simone Biles remembers from the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics, 2016, in her autobiography, ‘Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, a Life in Balance.’ All her excitement and surprise clearly visible in her words! And honestly, why […]

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USATF Make Major Announcement Over World Championship After American Track and Field Star Forced to Pull Out

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One door closes and another opens in a big way. Just months before the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, USA Track & Field dropped a surprise update that reshaped their marathon lineup. A key member of the women’s team, Betsy Saina, originally locked in and ready to represent, has officially stepped down. But not […]

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Michael Johnson Forced to Take Emergency Call as Attendance and Broadcasting Concerns Highlight Grand Slam Track

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When Michael Johnson, the Olympic legend, first launched the Grand Slam Track series, it came with bold ambition: big names, bigger prize money, and the promise of transforming the sport. The vibe was fresh, energetic, and long overdue. With four high-profile meets set in Kingston, Miami, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles, the goal was clear: make […]

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36-Year-Old American Star Earns Track and Field Community’s Love Despite Pulling the Plug on World Championship Dreams

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She won’t be chasing medals in Tokyo this year. No starting gun, no final sprint, no podium moment. And yet, with one quiet announcement, she’s made one of the loudest statements of the season. In track and field where headlines are often dominated by records and medals, this 36-year-old African Championships bronze medalist showed everyone […]

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Simone Biles Husband Jonathan Owens Makes Official Statement on Riley Gaines Controversy

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The heated online feud between Olympic legend Simone Biles and former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines has sparked national attention and now, Biles’ husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens, is quietly stepping in to support his wife. The controversy stems from Gaines’ targeted a 17‑year‑old transgender pitcher from a Minnesota high school softball team that had just […]

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Noah Lyles, Kenny Bednarek and Christian Coleman Pushed Aside for NCAA Star as Fellow American Star Makes Massive Claim

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So picture this: You’re scrolling through track podcasts, probably expecting the usual “Noah Lyles is amazing” conversation we’ve been having for years, and then BOOM, some 400m specialist drops a nuclear bomb that has the entire sprint community losing their minds. Last year, everyone was obsessing over the trinity of American sprinting: Noah Lyles, Christian […]

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Veteran Track and Field Coach Airs Frustrations with NFL Coaches After Major Change

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Speed and explosiveness are the lifeblood of both track and field and the NFL. Whether it’s a sprinter blazing down the track or a wide receiver breaking away on a route, the need for elite speed is the same. For years, football players leaned heavily on track training to sharpen their quickness and acceleration and […]

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Veteran Track and Field Coach Airs Frustrations with NFL Coaches After Major Change

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Speed and explosiveness are the lifeblood of both track and field and the NFL. Whether it’s a sprinter blazing down the track or a wide receiver breaking away on a route, the need for elite speed is the same. For years, football players leaned heavily on track training to sharpen their quickness and acceleration and […]

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Robbed of $100,000 Paycheck, Gabby Thomas Voices Strong Message Over Harassment

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If there’s one thing women know, it’s that gut feeling when something’s off. But what happens when someone’s not just feeling it, but the toxic fan brags about it? That’s exactly what went down with Gabby Thomas last week in Philly. She was out there competing at the 2025 Grand Slam Track, with a chance […]

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Robbed of $100,000 Paycheck, Gabby Thomas Voices Strong Message Over Harassment

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If there’s one thing women know, it’s that gut feeling when something’s off. But what happens when someone’s not just feeling it, but the toxic fan brags about it? That’s exactly what went down with Gabby Thomas last week in Philly. She was out there competing at the 2025 Grand Slam Track, with a chance […]

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