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World-class track and field athletes bring competition to Edmonton

Elite track and field athletes from around the world congregated in Edmonton on Sunday for an international invitational track meet. CBC’s Sam Brooks was there to take in all the action.

CBC News

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Faith Kipyegon falls short of historic sub-four minute mile

The race, dubbed “Breaking4: Faith Kipyegon vs. the 4-Minute Mile,” was organized by Nike as an unofficial event and won't count towards official records. Still, Kipyegon’s time was faster than her existing world record of 4:07.64, set i...

Africanews

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Usain Bolt named EXPO 2027 ambassador

Athletics legend Usain Bolt was named ambassador for EXPO 2027 in Belgrade at a meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.

Africanews

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Do nasal strips enhance athletic performance?

Four-time grand slam champion Carlos Alcaraz says wearing nasal strips during matches helps with his recovery between points. Since nasal strips are commonly used to ease snoring and improve sleep, CNN asked an expert in sports medicine ...

CNN

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Transgender girl wins at California state track championship

A high school transgender athlete at the center of a searing political storm went home a winner at this weekend's California state track championships. Elise Preston has the story from Burbank.

CBS America

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Pole vault star shares love of music after debut single

CNN World Sport’s Amanda Davies speaks with 2-time Olympic gold medalist Mondo Duplantis about his debut music single “Bop” which released in February this year.

CNN

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Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis reflects on ‘life-changing’ year

Mondo Duplantis won his second straight pole vault Olympic gold medal last year at the Paris Games in part of what he described as a “life-changing” year. While at the Laureus World Sports Awards where he was named Sportsman of the Year,...

CNN

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Robots race machines in Beijing half marathon

Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing, the first time these machines have raced alongside humans over a 13-mile course.

Reuters

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B-boy ready to 'make history' at Olympics breakdancing debut

Philip Kim aka B-Boy Phil Wizard, who will compete in the Olympics’ breakdancing competition, said he and his fellow breakers are “making history” as their sport makes a debut on the world’s greatest stage.

Reuters

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Ten days to Paris 2024 Olympics

There are just ten days to go until the opening ceremony in Paris. Volunteers from all over France are giving their time free of charge to help make the games an event to remember.

France 24

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Kenya's professional marathoners impacted by travel bans

Many of the world's best long-distance runners come from the hilly highlands of western Kenya. But the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of events around the world. It has been devastating for the communities that depend ...

Al Jazeera