Second generation Sale pole vault star seeking to replicate father's success
Pole vaulting is a family affair for Sophie Ashurst and she has set her sights on building on her father’s legacy after being selected for a prestigious sporting programme.
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Source - Quincy Wilson, 16, to run 4x400 relay at Olympics - ESPN
PARIS — Quincy Wilson, the 16-year-old who turned heads at the U.S. track and field trials in June, will have the opportunity to do the same at the Olympics on Friday, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Aussie hurdler Michelle Jenneke takes brutal tumble, slams onto the track at Paris Olympics
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ITV Coronation Street fans 'have feeling' about Kit Green as they're 'convinced' of Weatherfield link
Coronation Street fans seem to 'have a feeling' about Kit Green that they just can't shake off. Viewers of the ITV soap were first introduced to the police officer earlier this year after Bernie Winter went on a mission to track down the son she gave up.
Olympic newsletter: Alysha Newman saves the day, plus De Grasse's last chance
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Morocco's El Bakkali retains steeplechase title after shocking Girma fall
PARIS :Soufiane El Bakkali retained his Olympic men's 3,000 metres steeplechase title to deliver Morocco's first medal of the Games on Wednesday, as Ethiopian world record holder Lamecha Girma was taken to hospital after a horrific fall.
Quincy Hall comes from behind in 400, wins Olympic gold for U.S. - ESPN
SAINT-DENIS, France — Quincy Hall became the latest American to electrify Olympic track and field with an out-of-nowhere comeback Wednesday night, sprinting from far behind in the 400 meters to reel in three runners and capture the gold medal.
Morocco's El Bakkali retains 3,000m steeplechase title
PARIS : Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali retained his Olympic men's 3,000 metres steeplechase title on Wednesday as American Kenneth Rooks took silver and Kenya's Abraham Kibiwot claimed bronze.