Olympians Robbed by Judging Controversy?

So close, yet so far. An Olympic pair’s dream finish slipped away from their hands after a scoring call. Meanwhile, a major setback has hit Team USA with its top medal hope withdrawing from a race.

AROUND THE RINGS

TODAY’S POLL

As you read above, Conner Mantz has withdrawn from the upcoming Boston Marathon due to fitness concerns. In recent years, American athletes have also struggled to secure the top podium spot in the men’s open category. So, tell us,

VIRAL MOMENT

Dutch track star Femke Bol unveiled her wax statue at Madame Tussauds Amsterdam. The Olympian was all smiles after the reveal, taking to social media to say, “It was such an honour.”

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