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Swimmer Survives Croc Waters; Vonn Defies Dad
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May 1, 2026 | Edition #509 |
It’s May already and the year is flying by. But this week has particularly ended on a standout note, because one man just made a world record while swimming with crocodiles. Unthinkable right?
Meanwhile, Sydney Mclaughlin is setting a whole different type of example by showing commitment to track even amid pregnancy.
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TODAY’S POLL
As you read above, Lindsey Vonn has made it clear that she makes her own decisions. However, her father’s wish was for her to retire after the Milan Olympics crash. So tell us,
Should Lindsey Vonn Heed Her Father's Advice and Retire? |
VIRAL MOMENT
Until last week, no man had ever run under a marathon in under 2 hours. But Sabastian Sawe changed that. Naturally, when he returned from the London Marathon having achieved what no human had ever done, he was welcomed with immense warmth. Here’s how it all unfolded,
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