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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Swiss rider Mauro Schmid claimed victory in the Tour de France's longest stage after a thrilling 205km race through the French mountains. British Olympic champion Tom Pidcock surged from 10th to 4th place overall, putting himself in contention for a podium finish.
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.
Paralympic champions Brittni Mason and Noah Malone delivered thrilling victories at one of track and field's most prestigious meets, racing to their fastest times in years. The Diamond League event in Eugene showcased Para athletics alongside Olympic stars on America's 250th Independence Day.
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. #
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