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Olympian Dies After Mid-Race Crash
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Publication by EssentiallySports | July 21, 2026 | Edition #640 |
Hey Athletic Fans,
A tragic loss has shaken the Olympic community after a former medalist died following a mid-race crash. Beyond that, a growing Tour de France controversy has gained an unlikely voice, while Suni Lee and Gabby Thomas both made headlines for very different reasons.
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Skye Blakely returned from an Achilles injury to win double gold at the U.S. Classic, strengthening her case for an all-around return at the U.S. Championships.
On July 21, 1974, Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx won his fifth Tour de France title, equaling the record for most victories set by fellow legend Jacques Anquetil. His fifth title made him only the second rider ever to reach that milestone, at the time.
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