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Armand "Mondo" Duplantis breaks pole vault world record in gold-medal performance at Olympics
Read full article: Armand "Mondo" Duplantis breaks pole vault world record in gold-medal performance at OlympicsArmand โMondoโ Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record Monday night at the Olympics, clearing 6.25 meters (20 feet, 6 inches) to cap his second straight gold-medal performance on the sportโs biggest stage.
Two Trinidad and Tobago competitors, coach test positive for COVID-19
Read full article: Two Trinidad and Tobago competitors, coach test positive for COVID-19Trinidad and Tobago long jumper Andwuelle Wright and 400 meters hurdler Sparkle Ann McKnight have been withdrawn from the Tokyo Games after they tested positive for COVID-19.
Big day for Dressel, Chinese in pool, Lee in gymnastics
Read full article: Big day for Dressel, Chinese in pool, Lee in gymnasticsCaeleb Dressel got his first individual gold medal, the Chinese women put together a record-setting relay and American Sunisa Lee won the womenโs all-around gymnastics gold.
Throwing strikes: Track athletes outline job in simple terms
Read full article: Throwing strikes: Track athletes outline job in simple termsA simple question of describing one's track and field event led to some creative comparisons that might help the casual track fan better understand precisely what they do at the Tokyo Games.
U.S. T&F Trials Day 4: Six finals featuring Kendricks, Brazier
Read full article: U.S. T&F Trials Day 4: Six finals featuring Kendricks, BrazierSix finals including Sam Kendricks in the pole vault, Donavan Brazier in the 800m, Will Claye in triple jump and more from Day 4 of U.S. Track & Field Trials.
Stefanidi overcomes heat to win pole vault Garden Clash
Read full article: Stefanidi overcomes heat to win pole vault Garden ClashFILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Katerina Stefanidi, of Greece, competes in the women's pole vault final at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar. Three of the leading womens pole vaulters will take their turn to compete in the second edition of the Ultimate Garden Clash. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)The strategy of reigning Olympic champion Katerina Stefanidi throughout a fast-paced, race-against-the-clock pole vault competition: keep cool. Its a great accomplishment for me and really helped push me on to another level.The mens pole vault competition provided a game plan for the women: keep a steady pace. The Ultimate Garden Clash event has been popular on World Athletics social media channels and could serve as a model for future track competitions.