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U.S. woes in Olympic relay continue with 'embarrassing' showing in heats

Summer Olympics / Athletics Aug 5, 2021

U.S. woes in Olympic relay continue with 'embarrassing' showing in heats

"The USA team did everything wrong in the men's relay," American sprinting great Carl Lewis wrote on Twitter.

What to watch on Day 9 of the Tokyo Olympics

Summer Olympics Aug 1, 2021

What to watch on Day 9 of the Tokyo Olympics

by Joel Tansey

A Masters champion looks to win a gold medal to go with his green jacket and Usain Bolt's successor in the men's 100 meters will be officially crowned on Sunday at the Games.

Elaine Thompson-Herah leads Jamaican sweep in Olympic 100-meter final

Summer Olympics / Athletics Jul 31, 2021

Elaine Thompson-Herah leads Jamaican sweep in Olympic 100-meter final

Thompson-Herah, who won the sprint double at the Rio Olympics in 2016, had come into the marquee event very much in the shadow of teammate Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

Who can fill the track void left by Usain Bolt's retirement?

Summer Olympics / Athletics Jul 27, 2021

Who can fill the track void left by Usain Bolt's retirement?

by Mitch Phillips

The two 2020 athletes of the year were Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis and Venezuelan triple jumper Yulimar Rojas, but their names remain largely unknown to the general public.

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