Track Star Agrees to Get Banned

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June 2, 2026 | Edition #549

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Track and Field stars are in a bind this week. One of them, a 2x National Champion is serving a 2-year ban for rule violations. Another, a former Olympian heads into the court to defend himself. In other news, Sydney just connected with Shelly-Ann for crucial advice.






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Fresh off an Indoor national record, Jamaica’s Dejanea Oakley is gearing up for the outdoor season with 2 of the fastest 400m times in 2026 till date! And she’s not about to stop just yet.

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