13 Year Return Robbed Over Inquiry

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July 19, 2026 | Edition #637

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Sometimes the smallest margins hurt the most. Katelyn Ohashi's long-awaited return ended in heartbreak after one inquiry changed everything. Beyond that, a world champion suffers another defeat, one reigning champion completes a remarkable comeback, while another sees their season slip away.





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Cierra Jackson shattered the Diamond League and meeting records with a career-best throw to win the women's shot put. Watch her winning attempt below.


On July 19, 1903, French cyclist Maurice Garin won the first-ever Tour de France, completing the gruelling six-stage race that covered roughly 2,500 kilometres over 19 days. Garin, nicknamed "The Little Chimney Sweep" for his former profession, finished nearly three hours ahead of the runner-up. His victory launched what would become the world's most prestigious cycling race, now run annually for over a century.


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