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After a disappointing Paris 2024 Olympics with just one medal, Jamaica's legendary sprint team is roaring back with their strongest lineup in years. Olympic and world champions head to Botswana this weekend to reclaim their "powerhouse" status.
Deb Voisin couldn't walk due to injury, so she studied biomechanics and discovered that sprinting could heal her. Now she runs barefoot in flowing skirts, and her joyful videos have inspired millions.
In pouring rain in Glasgow, two Australian sprinters shattered national records that had stood for decades, signaling a golden age for Australian track and field. Lachlan Kennedy and Torrie Lewis made history within minutes of each other at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Scientists in Madison are unlocking secrets from 16 ancient canoes discovered in Lake Mendota, including one that's more than 5,000 years old. The vessels are revealing how Indigenous peoples mastered sophisticated boat-building thousands of years ago.
The Netherlands dominated the World Sprint Speed Skating Championships in Heerenveen, claiming both gold medals and all three women's podium spots. Femke Kok won all four of her races while Jenning de Boo set a championship record in front of ecstatic home crowds.
A canoeist trapped between his canoe and a rock on Arkansas's Mulberry River kept his head above water for four hours until rescuers arrived. Thanks to a satellite phone and determined first responders, he survived the ordeal with only hypothermia.
When a canoe flipped in Nevada's fast-moving Truckee River, trained rescue swimmers dove into action and brought both paddlers to safety. It's a powerful reminder that skilled first responders are ready when outdoor adventures take a dangerous turn.
Hundreds of runners gathered at Philadelphia's Navy Yard for the 25th annual Sandy Sprint 5K, raising funds and hope for ovarian cancer research. Survivors and families honored loved ones while spreading crucial awareness about the disease often called "the silent killer."
Olympic champion Noah Lyles just shattered the world best time in the 150 meters, clocking an incredible 14.67 seconds at the Golden Spike meet in Czech Republic. The rarely run distance saw three athletes crush the previous record in one electrifying race.
When Ayrton Hodson's damaged race car caused a terrifying collision that flipped another driver's vehicle through the air, he didn't hesitate. The New Zealand driver immediately jumped from his own wrecked car and sprinted down the track to help his competitor.
Allan Martin celebrated his 100th birthday by training for the World Masters Games after winning gold in the 100-meter sprint last year. The former ABC executive who launched legendary journalism careers didn't start serious athletics until his 60s.
The University of Tennessee men's track team just ended a 41-year wait, capturing their first 4x100-meter relay national championship since 1983. In a chaotic race where four teams dropped the baton, the Volunteers ran a flawless 37.98 seconds to reclaim their place in sprinting history.
Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout will compete in both the 200m and the 4x400m relay at the world under-20 championships in August, chasing the same title Usain Bolt won to launch his legendary career. The 18-year-old world record holder is leading a record 75-strong Australian team to Oregon.
Two Australian sprinters shattered national records at the Commonwealth Games, signaling a golden age for the country's track and field program. With increased funding and a wave of young talent, Australia is becoming a sprint powerhouse.
Olympic medalist Emma Twigg is chasing her second consecutive world beach sprint championship as New Zealand prepares for rowing's newest Olympic sport. The Kiwi team will test their skills in the US and China as beach sprints make their way to LA 2028.
Danish orienteer Hedvig Gydesen surged past the leader in the final meters to capture her first World Cup victory in Switzerland. The dramatic weekend in Locarno showcased the sport's intensity with two races decided by inches.
A humanoid robot just outran most humans, hitting 22 miles per hour in a real facility test. The achievement shows robots are finally mastering balance and control at speeds that used to make them topple over.
A 67-year-old Florida man celebrated beating rare blood cancer by paddling the entire Missouri River with his golden retriever. The groundbreaking immunotherapy treatment that saved his life has kept him cancer-free for four years.
Australia just opened applications for a national robotics competition that sends the winner to train with world-class innovators in Boston for a month. The program is connecting homegrown tech talent with global opportunities while solving real problems in farming, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Emma Finucane just shattered the women's flying 200m world record at the European Championships in Turkey, clocking 9.759 seconds at an average speed of nearly 46 mph. The 23-year-old Welsh Olympic champion took nearly a quarter second off the previous mark, adding another milestone to her already historic career.
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