Track Star Quits for Hollywood; Messi Snaps at Ref

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USA high school 100m record holder Shawnti Jackson returned to the track and blazed to an 11.00-second victory. Watch her run below.

Norway doesn't keep score until age 13 or publish youth athlete rankings to prioritize participation over pressure. Yet 93% of kids play sports—and the country has won more Winter Olympic medals than any other nation.

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