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“Surrounded by Right People”: Grant Holloway’s Family, Overwhelmed With Pride, Speak on Paris Olympics Journey

Grant Holloway’s family and coach Mike Holloway spoke highly after watching his performance at the US Olympic track and field trials.
Grant Holloway

[Exclusive] “Tough to Be an Olympic Athlete”: Anita Alvarez Opens Up on Struggles of Synchronized Swimming in USA

Paris Olympian Anita Alvarez discusses brand payout challenges in synchronized swimming in an exclusive EssentiallySports interview.

“Past Your Bedtime”: Humble Noah Lyles Dragged by Jamaican Track and Field Community After Kishane Thompson’s World Lead Ahead of Paris Olympics

After making it onto the USA 100m team, Noah Lyles is staying up late to know who he'll go up against in Paris from Jamaica.
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“I’m Bred Jamaican”: Proud Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Takes Subtle Dig After Making Paris Olympics Team

Moments after securing her place at the Paris Olympics, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce makes nuanced claim about her younger colleagues' strategies.
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Achilles Curse Plague US Gymnastics Trials as Frontrunner Kayla DiCello and Skye Blakely Out of Competition

Kayla DiCello and Skye Blakley join a group of gymnasts who have suffered Achilles injury and seen their Olympics dream crumble.
Kayla DiCello

Fresh Controversy Erupts as Athing Mu’s Team Files Complaint Over Possible Malice at US Olympic Track & Field Trials

As Athing Mu's Paris Olympics dreams shatter, her team refuses to go down without a fight, sparking new controversy in track and field.
Athing Mu

Jamaicans Push Noah Lyles Out of Different Race; Halt American’s Momentum Ahead of Paris Olympics

Jamaica and the U.S. continue their fierce sprinting rivalry as Kishane Thompson and Noah Lyles vie for Olympic supremacy in Paris 2024.
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“Definitely Keeping Tabs”: Gabby Thomas Alert on Jamaican Rivalry After Taking World Lead

Gabby Thomas monitors her Jamaican rivals closely after claiming the world lead, spotlighting an emerging sprinting rivalry.
Gabby Thomas and Shericka Jackson

Shericka Jackson Reclaims Jamaican Title But Sha’Carri Richardson Still Closer to Breaking Flojo’s Record Ahead of Paris Olympics

Shericka Jackson just picked up a major victory en route to Paris, but Sha'Carri Richardson stands in her path.
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Voicing Displeasure at Athing Mu Ruining Her 800m Chance, New York’s Sage Hurta-Klecker Completely Misses Out on Paris Olympics: “Super Heartbroken”

Middle distance sprinter Sage Hurta-Klecker gets cut from the Olympic team in both 1500m and 800m events after grueling qualifier rounds.
Sage Hurta-Klecker

“Don’t Like This”: Eric Holt Takes A Jab At USATF Over Suspected Malice In 800m At Paris Olympics Trials

Eric Holt criticizes USATF for suspected malice in 800m disqualification at Paris Olympics Trials, expressing frustration and disappointment.
Eric Holt

Simone Biles Backs Noah Lyles on Speaking Up About Paris Olympics Trials Pressure: “We Can Do Anything”

Simone Biles stands behind Noah Lyles in addressing the intense pressure of the Paris Olympics Trials, echoing his sentiments on the matter.