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Olympian Quits Track; Jordan Battles Odds
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April 14, 2026 | Edition #489 |
This week kicks off on an emotional note, as an Olympian was forced to walk away from the sport she loves due to health reasons. But at the same time, there are some people raising eyebrows over Gout Gout’s record, especially an American runner, who has made some surprising remarks.
AROUND THE RINGS
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TODAY’S POLL
As you read, LSU's Kailin Chio is dominating the gymnastics world, even soaring above Jordan Chiles. Clearly, Chio is Chiles’ top competitor as UCLA heads into the Semi Finals. But Chiles knows how to turn it up when the competition is the fiercest. So tell us,
Do You Think Jordan Chiles Can Overcome the Odds As She Heads Into Her Final NCAA Gymnastics Championships This Weekend? |
RACE OF THE DAY
While the world’s eyes are set on Aussie sprinter Gout Gout, another sprinter is making progess in silence.
And that’s none other than Lachlan Kennedy. The same sprinter who had defeated Gout last month at the Maurie Plant Meet, just became the first Aussie to go sub-10s on home soil.
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