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15Mar 21
Usain Bolt Looking Forward To Watching Summer Olympics

Usain Bolt looking forward to watching Summer Olympics

For the first time since 2000, Usain Bolt won’t be competing in the Olympics. The Jamaican sprinter retired from the Games in 2016. The eight-time gold medalist misses the competition but enjoys spending time with his toddler daughter more. Bolt is looking forward to cheering on his teammates this summer.…

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26Sep 18

Team Americas dethrone Team Europe for Continental Cup win

Every four years, exclusive track and fielders from around the globe assemble to compete with athletes from other nations. This is not the Olympic Games, but the Continental Cup competition. Formerly called the World Cup, this event brings together the best athletes from across the world. Team Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific,…

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11Aug 17

Track legend Jim Bush dies at 90

National Track and Field hall-of-famer Jim Bush has passed away at the age of 90. Bush is best known for leading UCLA to five national championships and coaching 30 Olympians. Bush ironically got his job at UCLA by beating them three years in a row at his previous job coaching…

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Track Athletes in Slow Motion

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Get an up-close look at track & field athletes in slow motion as they compete at the Florida Relays.

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