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Triathlon Turns Fatal as Athlete Drowns
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April 24, 2026 | Edition #500 |
When you’ve completed nine triathlons, the tenth can feel like just another day on the course. But at the 2026 Texas Ironman Triathlon, this changed as an experienced athlete didn’t make it past the first stage. Today, the Olympic world grieves her painful loss, so please keep her loved ones in your thoughts.
More on that, along with Lindsey Vonn’s summer plans, Amber Glenn’s retirement update, and a short note from our editor as we mark yet another milestone today.
AROUND THE RINGS
Today marks our 500th edition, and it is a huge milestone for us! In 2024, we started out with simple track and field stories, but over the past two years, we've grown bigger with you all. So, thank you for being a part of our journey, whether you joined recently or have been here from the start. Here's to many more editions together!
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TODAY’S POLL
As you read above, Lindsey Vonn has shared her summer plans, saying she wants to distract herself. She revealed that she hopes to try activities like scuba diving and kite surfing once she’s fully recovered from her Olympic crash in the coming weeks. So tell us,
Do You Think Lindsey Vonn Should Take on Adventure Sports Soon After Recovery? |
RACE OF THE DAY
Another day, another race, and once again, Gabby Thomas came so close to breaking the sub-11 mark in the 100m, but missed it. She’s been chasing it for years, but that mark continues to stay out of reach.
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