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USA Track & Field Dominates the Olympics. It’s Also Been Bleeding Cash.
In recent years, the sport’s governing body has lost money and laid off staff. Now, three years from the Los Angeles Games, ...
Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track begins tonight: What is it and how does it work?
This new athletics competition eschews field events as it tries to stoke rivalries that will breathe new life into the sport ...
Grand Slam Track debuts with some solid moments and one big lingering question
Grand Slam Track debuted this weekend to sparse crowds and mixed reviews, but it also had some promising signs.
LA 2028 Olympics add new events in swimming, gymnastics, track; more female spots for first time
In track, the mixed 4x100m makes its major championship debut at the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship in 2026 ...
Q&A: Gabby Thomas talks post-Olympics stardom, LA 2028 and volunteering in healthcare
For The Win caught up with Gabby Thomas to talk about life since the Paris Olympics, her outlook on the 2028 Los Angeles ...
LA28 Olympics to be the first female-majority Games as IOC locks in competition plan
The IOC approved a record number of medal events and expanded competitions within previously announced sports during the 2028 ...
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Path of sprinter Kenny Bednarek led to Olympic silver medals. Now ‘Kung Fu Kenny’ searches for gold.
Kenneth Bednarek, of the United States, looks back after winning a heat in the men’s 100-meter race at the 2024 Summer ...
Preparations underway for Truman State to host Special Olympics Summer Games
After securing a goal three years in the making, Truman State has taken on its role as host of the Special Olympics Summer ...
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Budding friendship with teammate has Marco Arop 'reinvigorated' entering Grand Slam Track
Marco Arop places 6th in 3rd career 1,500m at Grand Slam Track event Jewett was a 2021 NCAA champion in the 800 and made his Olympic debut ... 7:35.73 for 49 days last summer.