USA’s Sydney McLaughlin smashes own 400m hurdles world record
USA star Sydney McLaughlin believes she can still go faster after smashing her own world record to take 400m hurdles gold at the World Championships.
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American Norman wins world 400m gold, SA's Van Niekerk finishes 5th
American Michael Norman made up for a disappointing fifth-placed finish at the Tokyo Olympics by winning the world 400m gold in Eugene on Friday.
World Athletics Championships: Shaunae Miller-Uibo of Bahamas wins women's 400m title
Miller-Uibo, who was deprived gold in Doha in 2019 by Salwa Eid Nasr of Bahrain -- since banned from the Tokyo Games and these championships after three missed doping tests -- timed a world lead of 49.11 seconds at Hayward Field. Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic claimed silver in 49.60sec, with Sada Williams of Barbados taking bronze in a national record of 48.75.
CWG 2022: Vinesh Phogat's crucial step towards redemption
Her loss evoked a spate of criticism — from the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), media, coaches, fans, etc. The federation even suspended her temporarily. Charges flew thick and fast, ranging from Vinesh refusing to stay with the Indian contingent to her not wearing the name of the official sponsor of the Indian team. The wrestler’s Hungarian coach was also accused of misusing government funds. All this made Vinesh think about her wrestling future and she “contemplated retirement” from the sport. She also went on to write an article, stating how her struggles in Tokyo were accentuated due to the absence of her regular physio Poornima Ngomdir, who wasn’t given accreditation for the Tokyo Games by the Indian Olympic Association. Vinesh also admitted to “suffering from depression” in the past. At the selection trials for the 2021 World Championships, Vinesh conceded a match due to “blurred vision and dizziness” - a recurring condition that stemmed from a concussion in 2017 that she had kept hidden for years. A month after the Olympics, Vinesh underwent a surgery on her right elbow. Later she tweeted: “How many times I fall, I will rise again (sic).”
Keely Hodgkinson relishing Athing Mu challenge in 800m final
Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson is ready to be a party pooper as she chases world gold.
US get baton home safely to reach men's 4x100m relay final
EUGENE, Oregon: The United States have a woeful recent record in the men's 4x100 metres relay but their quartet got the job done in Friday's (Jul 22) heats at the World Championships despite the added pressure of running on the home track.
American trio face stiff Hodgkinson challenge in 800m final
EUGENE, Ore. : The trio of athletes hoping to restore some American female pride on the home track at the World Championships all advanced to the 800 metres final on Friday, with Olympic champion Athing Mu looking the one to beat.
US get baton home safely to reach men's 4x100 relay final
EUGENE, Ore. : The United States have a woeful recent record in the men's 4x100 metres relay at the World Championships but their quartet got the job done in Friday's heats despite the added pressure of running on the home track.