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On This Day: Mike Powell Made Long Jump History With an 8.95-Meter Leap

On This Day: Mike Powell Made Long Jump History With an 8.95-Meter Leap

Mike Powell stands as a towering figure in the history of track and field, particularly in the long jump event. While his world record jump of 8.95...

ATHLOS Cancels Sha'Carri Richardson-Led New York Track Meet, Focuses on London Event

ATHLOS Cancels Sha'Carri Richardson-Led New York Track Meet, Focuses on London Event

ATHLOS Cancels Sha'Carri Richardson-Led New York Track Meet, Focuses on London Event

Athletics-Ethiopian Gobena and Kenya's Jepchirchir take Sydney marathon honours

Athletics-Ethiopian Gobena and Kenya's Jepchirchir take Sydney marathon honours

SYDNEY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Ethiopian Addisu Gobena smashed the course record to win the men's title before Kenya's world and former Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir dominated the women's race at the Sydney Marathon on the penultimate day of the Australian winter on Sunday.

Doha Hosted a High-Stakes 200m Backstroke Showdown in 2014

Doha Hosted a High-Stakes 200m Backstroke Showdown in 2014

The Men's 200 meter backstroke competition was a notable event at the 2014 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m). This particular race, held on ...

Cincinnati Enquirer

Which states are still waiting for a Little League World Series title?

Which states are still waiting for a Little League World Series title?

Ohio has a chance to make Little League World Series history this weekend. Here's a look at the state's history in the tournament.

Why Topps Started With Chewing Gum Instead of Trading Cards

Why Topps Started With Chewing Gum Instead of Trading Cards

Topps, an American company renowned for its trading cards and collectibles, began its journey in 1938. Founded by four brothers—Abram, Ira, Philip,...

World Athletics Ultimate Championships Set for Inaugural Event in Budapest in 2026

World Athletics Ultimate Championships Set for Inaugural Event in Budapest in 2026

World Athletics Ultimate Championships Set for Inaugural Event in Budapest in 2026

Houston Selected to Host 2030 World Masters Athletics Championships

Houston Selected to Host 2030 World Masters Athletics Championships

Houston Selected to Host 2030 World Masters Athletics Championships

Arizona Republic

Best-ever? Flagstaff High star runner poised for historic season

Best-ever? Flagstaff High star runner poised for historic season

Headed into the 2026 cross-country season, Flagstaff's Yohanes van Meerten is ranked third in the country for returning athletes in the 5,000 meters.

The Knoxville News-Sentinel

Hard Knox Roller Derby skates into year 20 of camaraderie and clobberings

Hard Knox Roller Derby skates into year 20 of camaraderie and clobberings

Roller derby is a sport unlike any other. Hard Knox, the local league, is celebrating two decades of roughhousing and relationship building.

Dillon May Appointed Associate Head Track and Field Coach at University of Minnesota Duluth

Dillon May Appointed Associate Head Track and Field Coach at University of Minnesota Duluth

Dillon May Appointed Associate Head Track and Field Coach at University of Minnesota Duluth

This Day in History: Duke Kahanamoku Led a U.S. Sweep in the 100m

This Day in History: Duke Kahanamoku Led a U.S. Sweep in the 100m

Freestyle swimming events formed a significant portion of the aquatic competitions at the 1920 Summer Olympics, offering a platform for both male a...