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Banned Track Star Returns

Publication by EssentiallySports | June 21, 2026 | Edition #585 |
Hey Athletic Fans!
Today is Father’s Day, so a big shoutout to all the amazing dads out there. Meanwhile, in the Olympcis world, today is a mega Sunday, with some top headlines. We rarely see athletes returning after a long ban. But five years after being handed one, an Olympic champion made a shocking comeback. There’s that, Sha’Carri’s win, Shiffrin’s confession and more today.


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Do You Think Brianna Rollins-McNeal Can Restart Her Track Career Successfully After the 5 Year Ban? |

In case you missed it...
Sha'Carri Richardson clocked her fastest 100m time in two years at the Star Athletics Sprint Series in Florida on Saturday (June 20).
We've already covered the story above, but if you haven't seen the race yet, watch the blistering run here!
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