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Veronica Hargrave just became only the second woman in Indiana University history to run the 800-meter in under two minutes, smashing a school record that stood for 16 years. Her 1:59.79 finish caps off a weekend where multiple Hoosiers set personal bests and showed what dedication looks like.
Austin Peay State University junior Tahmar Upshaw just became the fastest T46 800-meter runner in history, crushing a record that stood for 14 years. His time puts him within striking distance of the able-bodied world record too.
Austin Peay runner Tahmar Upshaw just shattered a Paralympic world record that stood for 13 years. His blistering 800-meter time puts him within striking distance of the Olympic standard.
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.
Elon University's Jaqueline Zacharias shattered her own javelin record just four weeks after setting it, launching the spear over 153 feet. Her teammates joined the winning streak with five personal bests across distance events.
Austin Peay runner Tahmar Upshaw just shattered a Paralympic world record that stood for 13 years. His time puts him within striking distance of the overall Olympic record too.
University of Alabama's Caren Kiplagat just ran the fourth-fastest 10,000 meters in the entire nation this season, breaking her school's record by more than 10 seconds. Her teammates also dominated the track with record-breaking performances across two states.
Elon University junior Jenna Gilman shattered her school's 800-meter record at the Wake Forest Invitational, clocking 2:07.21 and etching her name at the top of Phoenix history. Her teammate Adriana Clarke also made history with a hammer throw that landed her second on Elon's all-time list.
A high school track star shattered two school records at a single meet, proving that small schools can produce extraordinary talent. Lexie Dinkel's performance earned her athlete of the week honors and inspired her entire community.
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.
Two Nigerian sprinters crossed the finish line at the exact same moment in a thrilling 100-meter race, both shattering their personal bests. The MTN CHAMPS Grand Final in Ibadan showcased a new generation of athletes reaching career-defining speeds.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is preparing to welcome her first baby while reflecting on breaking world records and inspiring the next generation. The track star, named one of Time's People of the Year, shares how motherhood will add a new chapter to her legacy of pushing boundaries.
High school athlete Madilyn Janis launched a javelin 112 feet and 5 inches to break Mitchell's long-standing school record. The junior's throw highlights a standout season for the Kernel track and field program.
Nigeria has named a powerful 24-athlete squad blending Olympic veterans and rising stars for the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The team will compete across all six relay events as the country aims to reclaim its place among global sprinting powers.
Australian sprinter Gout Gout just shattered the under-20 world record in the 200m, clocking 19.67 seconds and beating Usain Bolt's teenage best. The 18-year-old's stunning performance in Sydney puts him among the world's fastest athletes.
When a former Vallivue High School track star needed life-saving heart surgery, her Idaho community stepped up in a big way. The Treasure Valley rallied together to support one of their own through a medical crisis.
Slippery Rock University senior Zach Gose shattered his own hammer throw record three times in just five days, pushing himself to new heights with each competition. His journey from breaking barriers to setting NCAA-level marks shows what dedication and constant improvement looks like in action.
Australian sprinter Gout Gout just became the fastest teenager in history, running 200 meters in 19.67 seconds and beating records held by Usain Bolt. The 16-year-old shattered expectations at the Australian Athletics Championships, proving age is just a number when you've got speed in your veins.
Australian sprinter Gout Gout just shattered the world Under-20 record in the 200 meters, running faster than Usain Bolt did at the same age. The 18-year-old's electrifying 19.67-second finish in Sydney marks a new era for Australian athletics.
Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout just ran the 200m in 19.67 seconds at age 18, breaking the national record and posting a time that would have won Olympic bronze in Paris. The performance at the Australian Athletics Championships cemented him as one of the fastest young athletes in history.
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