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The 'world's sexiest athlete' qualifies for 2024 Olympics after Tokyo heartbreak
“What a night,” Schmidt captioned an Instagram Story on Sunday that featured fellow German athletes Manuel Sanders, Johanna Martin and Emil Agyekum.
Middle schoolers who protested trans athlete's participation are banned from future competitions
Five West Virginia middle schoolers who protested a transgender athlete's participation in a track and field competition have been barred from future matches — prompting the state's attorney general to...
Walmart deli worker vies for US Olympic team — but he's not giving up his day job: 'His work ethic is unmatched'
Dylan Beard is on track for Olympic glory.
Outrage as trans middle school athlete wins girls' shot put event by more than 3 feet
Becky Pepper-Jackson, 13, took out first place at the Harrison County Championships track meet in West Virginia last Thursday with a 32-foot throw -- three feet more than the second...
Nike slammed for skimpy Team USA women's track and field uniforms for 2024 Paris Olympics: 'My hoo haa is gonna be out'
"If this outfit was truly beneficial to physical performance, men would wear it," retired US world champion runner Lauren Fleshman seethed.
'World's sexiest athlete' claims she turned down 'six-figure' sponsorship deal despite barely making a 'living' in her sport
A German track star, who has been dubbed the "world's sexiest athlete," says she turned down a hefty payday from a "well-known" sponsor, despite barely earning money from her sport.
Victims recall lifetimes of trauma as former Olympian pleads guilty to molesting boys in 1970s
Conrad Mainwaring, a former Olympian and track coach, will spend as many as 11 years in state prison after pleading guilty to charges of sexually molesting young boys at a sports camp...
World champion pole vaulter dead at 29
Shawn Barber, the Canadian pole vault record holder and 2015 world champion, has died from medical complications. He was 29.
Oscar 'Bladerunner' Pistorius warned he could be assassination target after he's released from prison
It is alleged that Pistorius has been told by police that he could be killed in retaliation for the murder he carried out of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
'RHOA' star Sanya Richards-Ross gives birth to rainbow baby after miscarriage
The Bravolebrity, who suffered a "traumatic" pregnancy loss earlier this year, is also the mother of son Aaron II, 6, with her husband, Aaron Ross.
'World sexiest athlete' reveals financial challenges athletes endure: 'It's not easy'
Schmidt, who has been called the "world's sexiest athlete," is pulling back the curtain on financial constraints competitors potentially face.
Teen collapses, dies at Texas cross-country meet moments after breaking personal best record
"We'll never get over it. We’ll never forget him. He’s going to be missed here, but he’s going to be loved always."
Former Olympian opens up on ‘taboo’ heavy menstrual bleeding: 'Shouldn't be this bloody difficult'
“I was definitely one of those women who thought my heavy periods were normal – probably because it’s not a conversation you have with your friends every day,” Pittman, who...
Why two champion pole vaulters agreed to share a gold medal in shocking moment
Nina Kennedy and Katie Moon decided they it would be just fine if both of them shared a gold medal.
Country's sports boss quickly punished after 'slowest-ever' sprinter goes viral
The fallout of Somalia’s runner scandal has been –– ironically –– fast.
Somalia runner sparks controversy after posting 'slowest-ever' 100m in a global contest
Somalia’s sprinter stuck out for all the wrong reasons.
Olympic hopeful left South Carolina after NIL strategy made her 'frustrated'
Rachel Glenn will defend her collegiate high jump title in 2023 — but she won't be doing it back at the University of South Carolina.
Transgender nonbinary runner takes women's USATF Championships: 'LGBTQ community needed a win'
The dream season for Nikki Hiltz continued on Saturday when the transgender nonbinary runner took first in the women's 1500-meter race.
Controversial track star takes home 100m title two years after drug suspension
Sha'Carri Richardson took the 100-meter title with a time of 10.82 seconds at the U.S. Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon on Friday.
Belgium shot putter steps up to save team by running 100-meter hurdles
Belgium's Jolien Boumkwo is the ultimate team player with a sense of humor.