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American Michael Norman made up for a disappointing fifth-placed finish at the Tokyo Olympics by winning the world 400m gold in Eugene on Friday. Norman, who failed to advance from the semi-finals in the Doha worlds in 2019 with a thigh injury, clocked a winning time of 44.29 seconds, AFP…

Asharq Al-Awsat

British success stories the perfect way to celebrate London Olympics 10 years on - David Smith

IT WAS heartbreak for Fred Wright on stage 19 of the Tour de France when Christophe Lamporte of Jumbo Visma took the win.

The National (Scotland)

Mirabai Chanu ready for some heavy lifting at CWG 2022

NEW DELHI: By her own admission, Mirabai Chanu will be competing against herself at the upcoming Commonwealth Games. The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist weightlifter is aiming to re-write her own world record in Birmingham by lifting a record 90kg in snatch and another 120kg in clean and jerk to defend…

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CWG 2022: Vinesh Phogat's crucial step towards redemption

NEW DELHI: “I am truly broken.” These were wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s words after the Tokyo Olympics last year. She was expected to win a medal for the country, but unexpectedly crashed out in the 53kg freestyle quarterfinals, losing by fall to Vanesa Kaladzinskaya of Belarus.

The Times of India

Michael Norman races to 400-meter world track title, overcomes Olympic disappointment

EUGENE, Ore. — One year after his Olympic dreams faded along with his strength during the final meters in Tokyo, Michael Norman held off the world's best quarter-milers Friday night for the 400-meter gold medal at the world track and field championships, outrunning a tight pack of challengers over the…

Los Angeles Times

How innovations in sports science can help identify Australia’s future gold medal winners

Next-generation testing at a laboratory in Canberra is being used to spot both potential talent and athletes at a higher risk of injury

The Guardian - AU

With Storied Career Solidified, Mo Farah Reveals His Deepest Secret to the World

On the eve of track and field’s historic party in Eugene, Ore., one of its most-loved stars shared that he was trafficked as a child.

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Jackson celebrates 200 metres win at worlds after Tokyo heartache

Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson is now a world champion after a mistake led to an early exit at the Tokyo Games

The Hindu

Mayor Sadiq Khan reveals plan to return Olympics and Paralympics to London

London would become the first city to host the Games four times.

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan ‘working on a plan’ for London to host Olympic Games once again

The Mayor revealed that discussions over a potential bid for London to host the games again were underway

Evening Standard

SI:AM | The U.S. Is Crushing It at the World Track Championships

It’s the first time the event is being held on American soil and Team USA is making the most of it.

Sports Illustrated

Explained | TOPS, India’s bid to boost its Olympic medal tally

The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) aims to support Indian athletes in their bid for global sporting glory

The Hindu

Olympic hero Adam Peaty declares himself fit for Commonwealth Games after bizarre injury

Adam Peaty, who won three Olympic gold medals at last year's Tokyo Games, is set to compete for England at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, which are starting next week

Daily Mirror

CWG 2022: Wouldn't term Australia a big team, says Smriti Mandhana

BENGALURU: Nemesis Australia await India in their Commonwealth Games opener but senior batter Smriti Mandhana is in no mood to lose sleep over that and make their rivals "feel good about it".

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Paris Olympics Face Tough Hurdles with Two Years to Go

As he left the Tokyo Olympics last August, Tony Estanguet, head of the Paris 2024 organizing committee, told AFP he was "prepared to run a marathon at 100-meter speed." The stopwatch is ticking, and with two years to go before the Games open on July 26, 2024, it has become…

Chicago Sun-Times

Belgium is celebrated everywhere the Sky go

“I have so many messages from people from Belgium,” Julie Allemand said. “I don’t know them personally, but they say, ‘We’re coming here [to see you play].’ It’s amazing for them as it is for us.”

Bangkok Post

Kirins, Angels in bid to help raise funds for the disabled

Former Thai League 1 champions Muang Thong United and Bangkok United will face off in the "Charity Football Match" at the end of this month to help raise funds for the national governing body for disabled athletes.

Daily Mirror

Jake Wightman could become most successful GB middle distance star ever, says Seb Coe

Track legend Sebastian Coe was reminded of his own 1984 Olympic-winning run in Los Angeles by way Wightman attacked to win World Championship gold in Eugene

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The Independent UK

Katherine Brunt prepared to reach breaking point to join Commonwealth ‘gods’

The veteran claimed career-best T20 figures for England in only her second international appearance of the summer.

The Guardian - UK

Sebastian Coe tips Jake Wightman to challenge for unprecedented treble

Wightman is now aiming for Commonwealth and European gold, with Coe saying there’s ‘no reason’ the 1500m world champion can’t win both

Daily Record

Record number of Stirling University athletes gear up for Commonwealth Games 2022

A record number of athletes from Stirling University will compete in the Commonwealth Games – with 20 set to travel to Birmingham. As Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, Stirling will send 16 swimmers – including record-breaking Duncan Sc

The Independent UK

Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later

The COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics opened a year ago on July 23, 2021

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Wales Sevens ditched from World Series in favour of Team GB

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Tokyo Games official probed over contract

Haruyuki Takahashi, an executive board member of the organizing committee of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, may have received a total of over 45 million yen from one of the Games sponsors, Aoki Holdings Inc., through a consultancy contract between it and his consultancy firm, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.…

The Independent UK

Great Britain men and women to feature in World Rugby Sevens Series next season

World Series participation provides a considerable Olympics boost

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