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Uncool runnings: Jamaica’s powerhouse sprint team fizzles at Olympics

The island nation has long punched above its weight at the Games. But in Paris it has been the country’s field athletes who have been winning medals

The Guardian - US

Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson pulls out of 200m at Paris Olympics

The two-time 200m world champion will not compete at Paris 2024 after also pulling out of the 100m earlier in the week

The Independent UK

Dina Asher-Smith’s Texas training base has given her Olympic ambitions lift-off

Asher-Smith is set to compete in the 100m and 200m sprints and the 4x100m relay in Paris.

The Independent UK

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Paris 2024: The Scots, Brits and international athletes to watch

This Olympic Games will showcase some of the very biggest names in world sport so here's a look at the Scots, Brits and international athletes to…

The National (Scotland)

Shericka Jackson Injured During Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix

Shericka Jackson's injury setback raises concerns for her Olympic participation and record-breaking potential. Stay informed with AP Summer Olympics coverage.

Top News

Olympic champion Thompson-Herah splits with coach over pay demands

The Jamaican sprinter has dropped coach Shanikie Osbourne nine months before Paris Games after a ‘breakdown in negotiations’

The Guardian - UK

Sha’Carri Richardson — the spiky queen of spikes

The 23-year-old’s irresistible talent, feisty personality and captivating aura electrified the World Championships, where she beat some of the fastest women ever. The star-making performance was just what athletics needed — and it heightened the anticipation for Paris 2024

The Hindu

Lyles trumps Norman as Fraser-Pryce misses Lausanne with injury

Lausanne (AFP) - World champion Noah Lyles notched up another victory in his rivalry with fellow American Michael Norman in the 200m at the Diamond League meet in Lausanne on Friday.

AFP

Birmingham got it right but future of Commonwealth Games is uncertain

The Games do not attract the very best athletes for every event and next edition in Australia is likely to be on a smaller scale

The Guardian - UK

Commonwealth Games 2022: Five stars who shone in Birmingham

The Games conclude on Monday

The Independent UK

Thompson-Herah, Kiplimo celebrate golden Commonwealth doubles

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Jamaican sprint great Elaine Thompson-Herah and distance runner Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda sealed Commonwealth Games doubles by winning the 200 metres and 5,000m on Saturday.

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Thompson-Herah seals Commonwealth double as Australia pull clear in medals race

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah rocketed to a sprint double at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday as Australia pulled clear of England at the top of the medals table.

AAP

Marschall strikes pole vault gold again

Australian Kurtis Marschall has successfully defended his Commonwealth Games pole vault title, holding off two English challengers.

AFP

Fraser-Pryce runs world-best 100m in Silesia Diamond League

Chorzów (Poland) (AFP) - Jamaican sprint star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce ran a world-leading 10.66 seconds to win the women's 100 metres Saturday at the Silesia Diamond League meeting in Poland.

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Fraser-Pryce runs fastest women's 100m of year in Silesia Diamond League

Chorzów (Poland) (AFP) - Jamaican sprint star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce ran a world-leading 10.66 seconds to win the women's 100 metres Saturday at the Silesia Diamond League meeting in Poland.

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Hoare's golden roar as Australian wins shock 1500m title at Commonwealths

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Australia's Oliver Hoare shocked world champion Jake Wightman and Kenya's Timothy Cheruiyot to win 1500m gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Saturday.

AFP

Victor retains Commonwealth decathlon crown as England hunt down Australia

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Grenada's Lindon Victor retained his Commonwealth Games decathlon crown in a nail-biting finale on Friday as host nation England closed the gap on Australia at the top of the medals table.

AFP

Victor wins Commonwealth decathlon thriller, Walsh retains shot title

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Grenada's Lindon Victor narrowly retained his Commonwealth decathlon crown on Friday as New Zealand shot putter Tom Walsh also held onto his title in Birmingham.

Newsroom.co.nz

What's behind Zoe Hobbs' need for speed

Zoe Hobbs' stride, acceleration and attention to detail promise to make her even quicker over 100m, Suzanne McFadden reports. But has much changed for Kiwi sprinters in 50 years?

AFP

Thompson-Herah, Wightman sprinkle Commonwealth stardust

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Double Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah and men's 1500 metres world champion Jake Wightman both sailed through their heats at the Commonwealth Games on Thursday.

Newsroom.co.nz

Comm Games Day 6: The Lunch Wrap

Our throwing queens, in judo and shot put, brought home the medals for our wāhine in NZ’s most glittering day so far at these Commonwealth Games; LockerRoom sums it up in our Day 6 wrap.

AFP

Olympic champ Thompson-Herah wins 100m Commonwealth gold

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Jamaican sprint star Elaine Thompson-Herah eased the pain of a disappointing world championships by sprinting to 100m victory at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday as Katarina Johnson-Thompson ended her heptathlon drought.

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