The three-time Olympic champion will need to shave more than 7 seconds off her personal best, a record she set in 2023. But if she succeeds, the Kenyan runner won’t make the official record books yet.
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Can Faith Kipyegon break four minutes in the mile? Scientists say yes.
Faith Kipyegon, the fastest female miler in the world, could dip under 4 minutes with an extra boost from pacers.
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Rapper Flavor Flav and Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian help to pay an Olympian’s rent
Veronica Fraley was this year’s NCAA discus champion, SEC Field Athlete of the Year and SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. She also holds the Vanderbilt records for discus and outdoor shot put.
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Why Nike’s new Olympic track uniform for women is stirring controversy
One of the options for women runners is a bodysuit that is noticeably cut high on the hips. Critics say the outfit looks uncomfortable, revealing — and problematic.
