Abby Steiner chases prime opportunity in 200m at World Track and Field Championships
Abby Steiner has already enjoyed a whirlwind year ahead of her debut in the World Track & Field Championships next week in Eugene, Oregon.
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Jim Thorpe reinstated as sole winner of 1912 Olympic penathlon, decathlon
Jim Thorpe has been reinstated as the sole winner of the 1912 Olympic pentathlon and decathlon in Stockholm — nearly 110 years after being stripped of those gold medals for violations of strict amateurism rules of the time.
Canadian Olympic bronze medallist Joey Lye hopes to empower young female athletes as coach, speaker
As Olympic bronze medallist Joey Lye steps into the next phase of her life, the Canadian softball star hopes the younger generation heeds one message.
Lawyer says WNBA star Brittany Griner had doctor's letter for cannabis
A lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is jailed in Russia on drug charges, presented a court on Friday with a doctor's letter recommending she use cannabis to treat pain.
Canadian 'Ducks' have flocked to the heart of track and field
It is surprising that given the record compiled by American track and field athletes over the course of world summits and the Olympics, that Eugene 2022 marks the first time in the history of the World Athletics Championships that the biggest meet of all will be staged in the United States.
Irish 4x400m team looking to make another big statement in Oregon
The 4 x 400 metres mixed relay team are the first Irish athletes in action when the 2022 World Athletic Championships gets underway in Oregon this evening and they're looking to start with a bang.
Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG, cricketers to be put up separately
India is sending a 215-member athlete contingent across 16 disciplines for the Games beginning July 28. The overall contingent size including team officials stand at 325.
Thorpe reinstated as sole winner for 1912 Olympic golds
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Jim Thorpe has been reinstated as the sole winner of the 1912 Olympic pentathlon and decathlon in Stockholm — nearly 110 years after being stripped of those gold medals for violations of strict amateurism rules of the time.