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“Pay Olympians More!”: Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson & Others’ Performances Has Track and Field Community Make Earnest Request to Officials

Noah Lyles, Sha'Carri Richardson, and others' stellar performances prompt a call for change in USATF policies from the track & field community.
Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson

Who Are Gymnast Shane Wiskus’ Parents and Siblings? All You Need to Know About the Olympian’s Family

The Olympian has been a driving force for a decade now, but who cheers him on? Here's all you need to know about the Wiskus Tribe!
Shane Wiskus Family

Who Is Lolo Jones? At 41, the Oldest Athlete in US Track and Field Trials

Here's everything you need to know about Lolo Jones, the 41-year-old, who became the oldest athlete to qualify for the US trials.
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“Your Story Isn’t Done Yet”: Kayla Dicello’s Message Post Olympic Trials Withdrawal Has Gymnastics Community in Tears

Kayla DiCello's injury at the U.S. Olympic trials in Minneapolis on June 27th was a heartbreaking moment for the gymnastics community,
Kayla DiCello

Who is Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s Coach? Everything You Need To Know About The Man Behind The Track And Field Legend’s Success

While Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce gears up for her fifth and final Olympic outing, her coach Reynaldo Clayton had a bigger role in her success,
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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.
Athletissima – Lausanne: 2021 Diamond League

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.
Athletics – Olympics: Day 11