Gout Gout Eliminated from World Champs

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July 9, 2026 | Edition #620

Hey Athletic Fans,

Not the news track and field fans were hoping for, but the teen sensation, Gout Gout, is out of a major championship after suffering an injury. More on that below, plus Lindsey Vonn has a surprising recovery update, and Masai Russell is officially out of title defense.

Let’s get into it.





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In case you missed this update yesterday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) that had been in effect since 12 October 2023.

This clears the path for Russian athletes to compete at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, potentially returning to a full national team rather than participating as neutrals as they did in the Paris 2024 Games.


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