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A sprinting superstar in Hong Kong just won his 18th consecutive race, shattering a record that stood for over two decades. Ka Ying Rising's incredible streak has lasted 742 days without a single loss.
Australian running phenom Gout Gout just clocked a perfect 10.00 seconds in the 100-meter sprint, missing the legendary sub-10 barrier by a literal hundredth. The 18-year-old shattered the national under-20 record and joined elite company in Australian sprinting history.
A brand new winter sport thrilled nearly sold-out crowds at the 2026 Winter Olympics as ski mountaineering made its historic debut in blizzard conditions. Switzerland and Spain claimed the first-ever gold medals in a sport that combines uphill sprinting, mountain climbing, and downhill skiing into one heart-pounding race.
Five-time Olympic gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah competed in her first race after nearly a year away from the track. The Jamaican sprinting legend finished third in the 60 meters at Kingston's Camperdown Classic, marking a hopeful comeback after battling multiple injuries.
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.
Professional sprinter Khaleb McRae just shattered the indoor 400-meter world record with a blazing 44.52-second run at Arkansas's Tyson Invitational. The same meet saw Jordan Anthony clock the fastest 60-meter dash of 2026, proving track and field's next generation is rewriting the record books.
Thousands are sprinting through Milan at dawn, racing to collect limited-edition Olympic pins that have turned the Winter Games into an unexpected citywide adventure. The "pindemonium" is bringing strangers together and helping visitors discover hidden corners of the host city.
Rising Nigerian track star Olaolu Olatunde brings his record-breaking speed to a new team as he opens his 2026 indoor season. After claiming gold for Nigeria and shattering school records, the 23-year-old sprinter is ready to race for the University of Iowa.