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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Punjab's Gurindervir Singh just became the first Indian to run 100 meters in under 10.10 seconds, shattering a national record he'd already broken just 24 hours earlier. The 25-year-old's historic 10.09-second sprint proves what he's believed since childhood: Indians can compete with the world's fastest.
A Chinese humanoid robot just ran nearly as fast as the world's fastest human, marking a stunning breakthrough in robotics. The achievement brings us closer to robots that can move through our world as naturally as we do.
Two state troopers handling a routine call heard a grandmother's desperate cries and rushed to perform life-saving measures on an infant who couldn't breathe. Their quick action and training turned what could have been a tragedy into a story of relief.
Jamaica just shattered the world record in track's newest event, becoming the first team to run the mixed 4x100m relay in under 40 seconds. The breakthrough moment at World Relays shows the thrilling potential of an event making its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. #
Hannah Brier just became Wales' fastest woman ever, shattering a 200m record that stood for nearly half a century. The 28-year-old who almost quit the sport last year now holds both of her country's sprint records.
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