US Olympic Champ Files $385000 Lawsuit

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July 02, 2026 | Edition #607

Hey Athletic Fans,

Good evening. Before you wind down, here's a quick roundup from the Olympic world. A US Winter Olympic icon is taking legal action over something really personal. And a track star says choosing the NCAA cost her a shot at the Commonwealth Games, and she has plenty to say about it.

⚡Why This Matters: It's a legal battle over the personal archives of one of the most decorated Winter Olympians in U.S. history.



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Backward running also features official world records across multiple distances, including the full marathon. The current backwards marathon world record belongs to Ireland's Conor Fitzgerald, who completed the 2024 Sydney Marathon in an astonishing 3:41:52, while running backwards for the entire 26 miles and 385 yards.

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