Car Crash Robs Athlete's Peace Effort

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September 20, 2026 | Edition #723

Hey Athletic Fans,

We have some heartbreaking news to begin this edition of the newsletter: a 23-year-old cyclist has died in a car crash while on a cross-continental journey meant to promote peace. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and everyone who was following his mission.

In other news, Sha'Carri Richardson is already looking ahead, making a bold double promise to fans as she sets her sights on next season.

All that and more in today’s edition of Essentially Athletics.






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Did you know National Gymnastics Day, celebrated every third Saturday of September, traces the sport back to 5th century BC Greece? That’s even though the modern holiday is a much newer USA Gymnastics tradition.

This year's edition fell on September 19th, with clubs across the country hosting free open gyms and introductory classes to try to hook a new generation of gymnasts.

It's arguably picked the perfect year to do it, too — with Suni Lee already plotting a comeback and Jordan Chiles eyeing LA 2028, American gymnastics has never had more eyes on it heading into an Olympic cycle.


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