Noah Lyles talks the talk, but he also walks the walk. After staring down one of his opponents after finishing second in the 100-meter semifinals, the American sprinter came back with vengeance in the final, winning his first Olympic gold medal. Now, Lyles aims to go two-for-two in individual events with the 200-meter final on […]
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone family tree: Meet the athletic parents, husband, siblings of USA track star
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone isn’t the only standout athlete in her family tree. The 25-year-old was born to two athletic parents and has three siblings who all joined the high school track and field team. She also married former NFL player Andre Levrone, creating an extremely athletic family tree. McLaughlin-Levrone may be the most athletic of them […]
Olympics track and field live results, updates, highlights from Day 6 events at 2024 Paris Games
Gabby Thomas got her long-awaited Olympic moment on Tuesday, stepping to the top of the podium after winning gold in the women’s 200-meter. Could Wednesday deliver Quincy Hall’s moment? Hall is among the favorites in the men’s 400-meter after running an impressive 43.95 in the semifinals. The American is pursuing his first Olympic medal, but […]
What is a decathlon? Explaining the 10 track and field events in combined Olympics race
When players are classified as great athletes in their respective sports, they are often categorized in that manner based on undeniable athleticism and a freak-of- nature skill set. While those attributes are true, a more definitive definition of a great athlete can be seen firsthand in the decathlon competition. It takes full mastery of running, […]
Olympics track and field live results, updates, highlights from Day 5 events at 2024 Paris Games
Tuesday’s action at Stade de France includes five finals, including one of the most anticipated races of the 2024 Olympics. Days after Julien Alfred knocked off Sha’Carri Richardson in the 100-meter final, the Saint Lucian sprinter is looking to take down another favored American. Gabby Thomas is the favorite in Tuesday’s 200-meter final, and she […]