ATHLETICS

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In a day that lit up the track in Perth, 17-year-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout turned heads around the world by breaking the 10-second barrier not once, but twice in the same day during the under-20 100m at the Australian Athletics Championships. Though the tailwinds were too strong for either 9.99-second dash to count as an official personal best, the message was loud and clear—Gout Gout is a name the world should remember.

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There were small signs for anyone willing to look that the sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson might not quite match the person she has become. The wobbly starts. The little details. The meek exit from the Olympic trials earlier this summer after such a promising start.

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Quincy Wilson, at just 16, is set to make history as the youngest-ever male U.S. track and field Olympian, having been named to Team USA's relay team for the 2024 Paris Olympics. On Monday, July 1, Wilson took to Instagram to share the exciting news, posting, "WE GOING TO THE OLYMPICS #paris2024 #teamusa" alongside a celebratory track photo. He followed up with the same image on his Instagram Stories, captioned "I'm an Olympian," and later posted a third image proudly donning his Team USA uniform.

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Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui used strong kicks in the final mile to pull away from their nearest competitors and both win the New York City Marathon for the first time Sunday.

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Noah Lyles kicked off his campaign at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials with a dominant performance, winning the preliminary round of the men’s 100 meters. In front of an enthusiastic crowd that included Snoop Dogg and his mother, Lyles clocked an impressive 9.92 seconds, the only sub-10-second time in the heat.

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The inaugural Athlos event, a groundbreaking track and field meet featuring only female athletes, took place in New York on Thursday, offering world-class competitors a chance to win unprecedented prize money. Launched by entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, the meet aimed to showcase top-tier women's athletics, with race winners receiving $60,000—double the prize offered at the prestigious Diamond League finale.

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In a significant development that has sent shockwaves through the athletics community, Kenyan runner Rhonex Kipruto, known for his exceptional performance in the 10km road race, has been handed a six-year ban from the sport. The ban comes after a thorough investigation into irregularities found in his Athlete Biological Passport (ABP), which suggested blood manipulation through the use of prohibited substances.