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Vonn Loses a Dear Friend and US Skier
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Publication by EssentiallySports | July 14, 2026 | Edition #629 |
Hey Athletic Fans,
An emotional story leads today's edition as Lindsey Vonn pays tribute to a longtime friend and fellow U.S. skier. Beyond that, from Olympic heartbreak to standout moments and off-the-field surprises, here's everything making headlines today.
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Marco Arop thrilled the home crowd by clocking a record run on Canadian soil to win the men's 800m at the Edmonton Athletics Invitational. Watch his attempt below.
Jacques Anquetil made history at the 1964 Tour de France by becoming the first cyclist ever to win five Tour titles. His fourth straight victory also completed the rare Giro d'Italia–Tour de France double in the same season, edging great rival Raymond Poulidor by just 55 seconds in one of cycling's most iconic battles.
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