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Kiptum sets world marathon record in Chicago in 2:00:35, breaking … – Bowling Green Daily News
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Kenya’s crisis is unique and driven by poverty, track and field’s anti-doping head tells the AP
In all likelihood, Kenya will haul in another good chunk of medals in distance races at this month’s track and field world championships, each one of them throwing more suspicion on a country with a reputational crisis because of doping. Kenya has achieved unparalleled success in modern distance running, but a wave of positive drug … Read more
Track world championships the latest play by Orbán’s Hungary for global sports spotlight
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A country spends millions, sometimes billions, to deliver a major international sports event to the world. That money buys a chance to project strength at home and abroad and, if the event goes well, maybe even glosses over that country’s oft-dissected shortcomings. It’s a pattern that has played out in China, … Read more
Today in Sports – Jesse Owens becomes the first American to win four Olympic gold medals
Aug. 9 1936 — Jesse Owens becomes the first American to win four Olympic gold medals as the United States sets a world record in the 4×100 relay at the Berlin Games. The record time of 39.8 seconds lasts for 20 years. 1950 — Lusty Song, driven by Delvin Miller, wins the Hambletonian Stakes in … Read more
Today in Sports – Barry Bonds hits home run No. 756 to break Hank Aaron’s storied record
Aug. 7 1907 — Walter Johnson wins the first of his 417 victories, leading the Washington Senators past the Cleveland Indians 7-2. 1952 — Bion Shively, 74, drives Sharp Note to victory in the third heat of the Hambletonian Stakes. 1982 — Speed Bowl wins the Hambletonian Stakes in straight heats with 25-year-old Tom Haughton … Read more
Today in Sports – Week Ahead, August 4 – August 10 – The Associated Press
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