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Simon Ehammer just shattered a record that stood since 1991, posting the best first-day decathlon score in history at a competition in Austria. The 24-year-old Swiss world champion also broke his own world decathlon long jump record with an incredible 8.51-meter leap.
Tejaswin Shankar just became the first Indian decathlete to break the 8,000-point barrier, achieving what seemed impossible after two heartbreaking near-misses. The national record holder didn't just break one barrier—he qualified for two events at the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
Simon Ehammer, who just became the indoor heptathlon world record holder, returns to compete in his first outdoor decathlon of 2026. The Swiss athlete will face fierce competition at Italy's Multistars International as he prepares for the European Championships.
The University of Arizona's newly renovated Drachman Stadium will host a historic gathering of America's greatest decathletes, including Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner. The $2 million facility reopens with a celebration of 50 years of athletic excellence.
The UMass Lowell River Hawks just made program history by winning indoor and outdoor track championships in the same season for the first time ever. The men's team clinched their third outdoor title in four years with a commanding home victory.
Bayern Munich's Michael Olise lit up the pitch with his first career hat-trick as France defeated Northern Ireland 3-1 in their final warmup before the 2026 World Cup. The 24-year-old forward's three-goal performance has French fans buzzing with excitement heading into football's biggest tournament.
French cyclist Paul Seixas just became the third-youngest rider in history to win a World Tour race at age 19. He dominated the opening time trial of the Tour of the Basque Country, announcing himself as cycling's newest young star.
Sam Dunnett just broke his own school record in the 1500 meters and claimed the fastest time in the entire Horizon League. The Purdue Fort Wayne distance runner is proving that personal bests are just stepping stones to even greater achievements.
Dartmouth's track and field athletes broke five school records in a single weekend, including breakthrough performances in sprints, jumping, and relay events. The Big Green proved that even a seventh-place team finish can produce individual excellence.
University of Johannesburg student Lythe Pillay just ran the fastest relay leg ever recorded—42.66 seconds—and now he's up for a global athletic honor. The South African sprinter helped his country shatter a national record and capture silver at the World Athletics Relays.
University of Northern Iowa track stars claimed two championships and broke a school record that stood for nearly two decades at one of America's most historic track meets. Nine athletes set personal bests during the four-day celebration of athletic achievement.
India's Tejaswin Shankar just defeated Paris Olympics silver medalist Shelby McEwen at a major track meet in Kansas, winning gold with a 2.26-meter jump. The 27-year-old is training in the U.S. while pursuing his master's degree, all part of his plan to make the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Tadej Pogacar claimed his third straight victory at one of cycling's most grueling races, moving within one win of a legendary record. A 19-year-old newcomer nearly stole the show, proving the sport's future is bright.
Simon Ehammer just broke a world record that stood for 14 years, proving that dedication and composure under pressure can rewrite history. The Swiss athlete topped his hero's legendary mark while claiming gold at the world indoor championships.
Tejaswin Shankar broke India's heptathlon record and claimed gold at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, ending a 16-year medal drought. India brought home five medals total, with young athletes making history in multiple events.
Olympic bronze medalist Brianne Theisen-Eaton traded the world stage for a high school track in Sherwood, Oregon, where she's discovering coaching thrills her as much as competing. Her pure joy watching athletes set personal records shows champions can find new purpose after the podium.
A new app uses drone footage and AI to pinpoint exactly where plastic litter hides on Irish beaches, turning volunteer cleanup into an efficient treasure hunt. Over 2,000 people across nine countries are already using the free technology to tackle coastal pollution.
As temperatures cross 45°C across India, a new generation of climate startups is treating deadly urban heat as a design problem to solve. From refrigerant-free cooling systems to thermal satellites mapping invisible heat zones, innovators are building solutions that protect millions without heating the planet further.