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Irish rock legends U2 turned Mexico City's historic center into an impromptu concert venue, performing their new song on a graffiti-covered school bus rolling through colonial streets. The surprise shoot supported a global youth soccer tournament giving street children a chance to shine.
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.
Ghana's U20 women's soccer team just made history by qualifying for their eighth consecutive World Cup. Despite playing with 10 players after a red card, the Black Princesses held strong to secure their spot in Poland this September.
Watford's Othmane Maama just earned Young Player of the Season at age 20, despite missing significant time to injury and international duty. The Moroccan forward's breakout year included 4 goals in 25 matches and added another trophy to a collection that already features a U20 World Cup Golden Ball.
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.
Davide Donati won cycling's legendary "Hell of the North" U23 race by a razor-thin margin after 159 brutal kilometers. The Italian sprinter's emotional victory marks one of the sport's most prestigious wins for young riders.
For the first time in 14 years, tiny Southland, New Zealand has three rugby players heading to represent their country at the under-20 level. A creative academy program that follows students to university is turning a struggling region into an unexpected talent pipeline.
A 14-year-old just became the youngest winner of New Zealand's under-20 women's 3000m race, and she happens to be the sister of the country's fastest miler. Daisy Ruthe's stunning victory shows athletic excellence might just run in the family.
Nigeria's U20 women's soccer team is one step closer to the FIFA World Cup after defeating Senegal 2-1 in a commanding performance. The Falconets will now face Malawi for a spot at the tournament in Poland this September.
Players on China's under-23 football team accurately predicted two of their three goal scorers before defeating Vietnam 3-0 in the Asian Cup semifinals. A new documentary reveals the team's unique preparation and confidence heading into their historic victory.