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US Star Forced to Sell Olympic Medals

April 3, 2026 | Edition #478 |
Olympic medals can mean everything to an athlete. That’s what makes this one’s situation so difficult right now, as he is having to part with his. At the same time, Sha’Carri Richardson remains behind the pack, with questions growing.
AROUND THE RINGS

TODAY’S POLL
As you read before, Sha'Carri Richardson is not on the list of automatic qualifiers for either the women’s 100m or 200m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships. Adding to the uncertainty, she is yet to confirm her participation in the 100m this season. So tell us,
Do You Think Sha'Carri Can Still Secure a Spot in the Short Sprint Events at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships This Year? |

VIRAL MOMENT
Remember the surprise name who had quite unexpectedly grabbed the 400m, World gold medal in Tokyo last year? That same athlete is now back on the track. But this time, the twist is that he’s running a shorter sprint event.

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