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Lasitskene among Russians given neutral status
Olympic high jump champion Mariya Lasitskene is among 22 Russians given permission to compete in international track and field events as neutrals this year while Russia remains suspended, World Athletics said Saturday.
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Babka, discus medalist at 1960 Olympics, dies
Richard "Rink" Babka, a former world record holder who was part of a U.S. medals sweep in the discus at the 1960 Rome Olympics, has died. He was 85.
Olympic Sports
It runs in the family: Sporting dynasties across Indian sport
Raj Angad Bawa and his grandfather, Tarlochan, joined the select group of families to have represented India across different sports.
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Ex-Olympic sprinter Lendore, 29, killed in crash
Deon Lendore, who ran in three Olympics for the Trinidad and Tobago and won NCAA titles in the 400 meters for Texas A&M, was killed in a head-on collision in Texas, state police said. He was 29.
Murli Kumar Gavit, the cattle grazer who made a run for his life
The third son of a tribal family in Gujarat, Murali Kumar Gavit originally started running simply so that he could make some money to feed himself. Today, he is one of India's brightest prospects in the 5000m and 10000m events.
Summer Olympics
With a new national record, Murli Gavit gets his dreams back on track
Dipping into pocket to train in Kenya, long-distance runner Murli Gavit hopes to fulfil his Olympic dream.
Olympic Sports
India Open preview: Sindhu favourite, potential Srikanth-Loh rematch, COVID apprehension
The World Tour Super 500 tournament that will run from January 11-16 in New Delhi will be held without spectators.
Olympic Sports
Colorado woman sets 'Dopey Challenge' record
Marathon runner Brittany Charboneau has set a record of winning all four runDisney races at the Walt Disney World Marathon in Florida.
Olympic Sports
BWF India Open: COVID-19 hits Indian team, Sai Praneeth pulls out after testing positive
Four Indian players have tested positive -- amongst whom Sai and Dhruv Rawat have withdrawn from the tournament.
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Logan, 4-time Olympian and college coach, dies
Jud Logan, a four-time U.S. Olympic hammer thrower and successful college track coach at Ashland University, died at age 62.
Olympic Sports
Asian Cup to India Open: how will COVID-19 surge affect India's sporting calendar in January?
Some tournaments have been postponed while others are scheduled to go ahead with stronger measures.
Olympic Sports
W2W4 in 2022 - Indian sport looks to build on successful 2021
With lots of big sporting action lined up, here's our handy guide on what to watch out for in 2022.
Olympic Sports
87.58 metres: The measure of greatness
ESPN India's Male Athlete of the Year 2021 is Neeraj Chopra.
Olympic Sports
Avani, Shaili, Salima shine in 2021, set standards for years to come
ESPN India's Emerging athletes of the year 2021 are Avani Lekhara, Shaili Singh, and Salima Tete
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Diack, ex-IAAF chief convicted of corruption, dies
Lamine Diack, the controversial long-time leader of track and field who was convicted of extorting money from athletes and accused of taking bribes in an Olympic hosting vote, has died, his family said Friday. He was 88.
Track and Field
Coe calls results of social media study 'disturbing'
Nearly three out of every 20 track and field athletes whose social media feeds were monitored in a study at the Tokyo Olympics were subject to abusive posts, and women were targeted in more than 85% of those posts.
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Man accused of stalking Olympian unfit for trial
A federal judge ordered that Craig Donnelly, who was arrested in June, be hospitalized and receive mental health treatment.
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British athletics coach banned for misconduct
UK Athletics (UKA) has placed a lifetime ban on former coach John Lees after finding him guilty of sexual touching and other inappropriate behaviour towards athletes.
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Russian track doping ban extended into 7th year
World Athletics voted Wednesday to extend Russia's doping suspension from track and field into a seventh year.
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Husband of slain Kenyan runner Agnes Tirop enters not guilty plea
Ibrahim Rotich, husband of slain Kenyan Olympic runner Agnes Tirop, was charged with her murder and pleaded not guilty in a Kenyan court on Tuesday.
Track and Field
Gelaouzos wins post-pandemic Athens Marathon
Greek runner Costas Gelaouzos won the 38th Athens Marathon in 2 hours 16 minutes 49 seconds on Sunday leading a sweep of the podium places by home competitors.
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Korir, Cockram winners in 36th L.A. Marathon
John Korir of Kenya and Natasha Cockram of Wales were the men's and women's winners, respectively, in the 36th Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday.
Track and Field
Kenya's Korir, Jepchirchir NYC Marathon winners
Albert Korir of Kenya won the New York City Marathon men's race Sunday, two years after coming in second. Fellow countrywoman Peres Jepchirchir became the first woman to win a marathon major in the fall after winning Olympic gold.
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Reider, De Grasse's coach, facing investigation
Rana Reider, the coach of Olympic 200-meter champion Andre De Grasse, is facing an investigation for alleged sexual misconduct.
Track and Field
Boston Marathon to require fully vaxxed runners
The 2022 Boston Marathon will be back to the full capacity of 30,000 runners, all of whom will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Eight matches that doomed Louis van Gaal at Manchester United
John Brewin reviews the eight matches that ultimately doomed Louis van Gaal's tenure as manager at Manchester United.
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'I think I'm a better fisherman than Steyn and Morkel'
South African fast bowler Kyle Abbott brags about his angling skills, and confesses to bullying Australians in the Kings XI dressing room
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The athleticism of Beyonce
Is Beyonce an athlete, too? Joy Priest explores the musician's roots as a young runner in the South and examines how the musician trains like a competitive sportswoman.
