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A ‘Beast’ Just Defeated Usain Bolt!

Publication by EssentiallySports | June 24, 2026 | Edition #592 |
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The only way to beat the Fastest Man Alive in a 100m race? Bend the rules a little. That’s exactly what happened in a fun race today, though some fans couldn't help but worry about injury risks for the sprint icon…


Should Legendary Athletes Like Usain Bolt Do Such Fun But Somewhat Risky Challenges For Content? |

Despite raising eyebrows with a surprise DNS in the women’s 100m final at the JAAA Champs, five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah has arrived in Zagreb for the 76th Boris Hanžeković Memorial. The sprint star is set to contest the 100m on Friday, marking her first race in Europe since 2023. Her withdrawal from the national final came without explanation, making her upcoming return to international competition all the more intriguing after an encouraging performance in the preliminary round.
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