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Olympic record holder Quincy Wilson commits to University of Maryland

Quincy Wilson, the teenage phenom who became the youngest male athlete to compete in track and field for the United States at the Paris Olympics, has formally announced his commitment to the University of Maryland. Wilson confirmed that he will join Maryland’s track and field roster, marking a significant recruiting win for the program. His decision follows months of anticipation within the track community, as he weighed offers from several major collegiate programs, including South Carolin

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26 Nov 2025 13:43 PM 361 views

Olympic record holder Quincy Wilson commits to University of Maryland

Quincy Wilson, the teenage phenom who became the youngest male athlete to compete in track and field for the United States at the Paris Olympics, has formally announced his commitment to the University of Maryland. Wilson confirmed that he will join Maryland’s track and field roster, marking a significant recruiting win for the program. His decision follows months of anticipation within the track community, as he weighed offers from several major collegiate programs, including South Carolin

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Neeraj Chopra Slips To 8th At World Championships, Sachin Yadav Shines With 4th Place Finish

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra endured a shocking night at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing eighth in the men’s javelin throw final. Despite being one of the top favorites, Chopra struggled to cross the 85m mark in five attempts, recording his best at 84.03m before fouling his fifth and final effort. Known for his consistency and having breached the 90m mark earlier this year at the Doha Diamond League, Chopra’s dip in form s

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18 Sep 2025 10:01 AM 557 views

Neeraj Chopra Slips To 8th At World Championships, Sachin Yadav Shines With 4th Place Finish

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra endured a shocking night at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing eighth in the men’s javelin throw final. Despite being one of the top favorites, Chopra struggled to cross the 85m mark in five attempts, recording his best at 84.03m before fouling his fifth and final effort. Known for his consistency and having breached the 90m mark earlier this year at the Doha Diamond League, Chopra’s dip in form s

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Ryan Crouser Wins Historic Shot Put Hat-Trick At World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Ryan Crouser completed one of the most remarkable comebacks in athletics history as he secured a third consecutive world championship shot put gold medal at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025. The American star, who had not competed all season due to an elbow injury, stunned the field with a winning throw of 22.34 metres. His incredible performance mirrored his three Olympic gold medals and underlined his status as one of the greatest shot putters of all time. Despite entering the c

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13 Sep 2025 11:21 AM 1.31k views

Ryan Crouser Wins Historic Shot Put Hat-Trick At World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Ryan Crouser completed one of the most remarkable comebacks in athletics history as he secured a third consecutive world championship shot put gold medal at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025. The American star, who had not competed all season due to an elbow injury, stunned the field with a winning throw of 22.34 metres. His incredible performance mirrored his three Olympic gold medals and underlined his status as one of the greatest shot putters of all time. Despite entering the c

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Neeraj Chopra Claims Second Spot at Diamond League Final 2025 with 85.01m Throw

India’s two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra delivered a remarkable performance at the Diamond League Final 2025 in Zurich, finishing in second place with a best throw of 85.01 meters. Although his earlier attempts were below expectations, Chopra’s resilience and determination ensured a strong finish that secured him the silver medal in a highly competitive field. The competition saw top athletes from around the world vying for supremacy in the

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28 Aug 2025 15:45 PM 1.05k views

Neeraj Chopra Claims Second Spot at Diamond League Final 2025 with 85.01m Throw

India’s two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra delivered a remarkable performance at the Diamond League Final 2025 in Zurich, finishing in second place with a best throw of 85.01 meters. Although his earlier attempts were below expectations, Chopra’s resilience and determination ensured a strong finish that secured him the silver medal in a highly competitive field. The competition saw top athletes from around the world vying for supremacy in the

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Animesh Kujur: The Journey of India's Fastest Sprinter from Football to World Championships

Animesh Kujur has become India's fastest sprinter, making history as the national record holder in both the 100m and 200m sprints. Spent a morning with Animesh at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar, where he shared his remarkable journey from a young football enthusiast in Chhattisgarh to becoming one of India’s most promising track athletes. Growing up in the troubled regions of Chhattisgarh, Animesh’s

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13 Aug 2025 03:09 AM 1.04k views

Animesh Kujur: The Journey of India's Fastest Sprinter from Football to World Championships

Animesh Kujur has become India's fastest sprinter, making history as the national record holder in both the 100m and 200m sprints. Spent a morning with Animesh at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar, where he shared his remarkable journey from a young football enthusiast in Chhattisgarh to becoming one of India’s most promising track athletes. Growing up in the troubled regions of Chhattisgarh, Animesh’s

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Mondo Duplantis Breaks Pole Vault World Record for 13th Time with 6.29m

Sweden's pole vault sensation, Armand "Mondo" Duplantis, has once again etched his name into the record books, breaking his own pole vault world record for the 13th time. This time, Duplantis cleared an astonishing 6.29 meters at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial in Budapest on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, surpassing his previous world record of 6.28 meters, set in June. The 25-year-old Duplantis, a two-time Olym

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13 Aug 2025 01:47 AM 905 views

Mondo Duplantis Breaks Pole Vault World Record for 13th Time with 6.29m

Sweden's pole vault sensation, Armand "Mondo" Duplantis, has once again etched his name into the record books, breaking his own pole vault world record for the 13th time. This time, Duplantis cleared an astonishing 6.29 meters at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial in Budapest on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, surpassing his previous world record of 6.28 meters, set in June. The 25-year-old Duplantis, a two-time Olym

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Neeraj Chopra Returns to Paris Diamond League 2025

Indian Olympic silver medalist Neeraj Chopra is set to headline the men’s javelin event at the Paris Diamond League on June 20, marking his highly anticipated return to the French capital. Chopra, who recently broke the elusive 90-metre barrier with a 90.23m throw in Doha, will compete alongside a stacked field of elite throwers including Grenada’s two-time world champion Anderson Peters and Germany’s Julian Weber, who has already beaten Chop

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17 Jun 2025 06:47 AM 669 views

Neeraj Chopra Returns to Paris Diamond League 2025

Indian Olympic silver medalist Neeraj Chopra is set to headline the men’s javelin event at the Paris Diamond League on June 20, marking his highly anticipated return to the French capital. Chopra, who recently broke the elusive 90-metre barrier with a 90.23m throw in Doha, will compete alongside a stacked field of elite throwers including Grenada’s two-time world champion Anderson Peters and Germany’s Julian Weber, who has already beaten Chop

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Pooja-18, Wins High Jump Gold at Asian Athletics 2025

India continued its impressive run at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea, with young talents delivering standout performances on Day 4 of the event. The nation added three more gold medals to its tally, bringing the total to 18 and securing a strong second position on the medal table behind China. The most remarkable moment came from 18-year-old Pooja, who soared to gold in the women’s

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31 May 2025 01:08 AM 792 views

Pooja-18, Wins High Jump Gold at Asian Athletics 2025

India continued its impressive run at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea, with young talents delivering standout performances on Day 4 of the event. The nation added three more gold medals to its tally, bringing the total to 18 and securing a strong second position on the medal table behind China. The most remarkable moment came from 18-year-old Pooja, who soared to gold in the women’s

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Valverde’s Stunning 93rd Minute Goal Keeps Real Madrid in La Liga Title Hunt with 1-0 Win Over Bilbao

A spectacular 93rd-minute strike from Fede Valverde rescued Real Madrid from another frustrating result, earning them a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao and keeping them within reach of La Liga leaders Barcelona. Valverde’s stunning finish into the top corner gave Madrid three vital points at the Santiago Bernabeu, just days after their Champions League quarter-final elimination to Arsenal. The win keeps Real Madrid four points behind Barcelona, who had made a late comeback to def

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21 Apr 2025 08:25 AM 1.22k views

Valverde’s Stunning 93rd Minute Goal Keeps Real Madrid in La Liga Title Hunt with 1-0 Win Over Bilbao

A spectacular 93rd-minute strike from Fede Valverde rescued Real Madrid from another frustrating result, earning them a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao and keeping them within reach of La Liga leaders Barcelona. Valverde’s stunning finish into the top corner gave Madrid three vital points at the Santiago Bernabeu, just days after their Champions League quarter-final elimination to Arsenal. The win keeps Real Madrid four points behind Barcelona, who had made a late comeback to def

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Bahadur Singh Sagoo to Become AFI President Unopposed

Bahadur Singh Sagoo, a former shot put champion and Asian Games gold medallist, is set to be elected unopposed as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) during the organization's Annual General Meeting (AGM). He will replace Adille Sumariwalla, who has served as AFI president since 2012. Sagoo, a member of the outgoing AFI executive council and senior selection committee, is the lone candidate for the presidency after Anju Bobby George, the current senior vice presid

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06 Jan 2025 10:47 AM 1.17k views

Bahadur Singh Sagoo to Become AFI President Unopposed

Bahadur Singh Sagoo, a former shot put champion and Asian Games gold medallist, is set to be elected unopposed as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) during the organization's Annual General Meeting (AGM). He will replace Adille Sumariwalla, who has served as AFI president since 2012. Sagoo, a member of the outgoing AFI executive council and senior selection committee, is the lone candidate for the presidency after Anju Bobby George, the current senior vice presid

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Olympic record holder Quincy Wilson commits to University of Maryland

Olympic record holder Quincy Wilson commits to University of Maryland

Neeraj Chopra Slips To 8th At World Championships, Sachin Yadav Shines With 4th Place Finish

Neeraj Chopra Slips To 8th At World Championships, Sachin Yadav Shines With 4th Place Finish

Ryan Crouser Wins Historic Shot Put Hat-Trick At World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Ryan Crouser Wins Historic Shot Put Hat-Trick At World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Neeraj Chopra Claims Second Spot at Diamond League Final 2025 with 85.01m Throw

Neeraj Chopra Claims Second Spot at Diamond League Final 2025 with 85.01m Throw

Animesh Kujur: The Journey of India's Fastest Sprinter from Football to World Championships

Animesh Kujur: The Journey of India's Fastest Sprinter from Football to World Championships

Mondo Duplantis Breaks Pole Vault World Record for 13th Time with 6.29m

Mondo Duplantis Breaks Pole Vault World Record for 13th Time with 6.29m

Neeraj Chopra Returns to Paris Diamond League 2025

Neeraj Chopra Returns to Paris Diamond League 2025

Pooja-18, Wins High Jump Gold at Asian Athletics 2025

Pooja-18, Wins High Jump Gold at Asian Athletics 2025

Valverde’s Stunning 93rd Minute Goal Keeps Real Madrid in La Liga Title Hunt with 1-0 Win Over Bilbao

Valverde’s Stunning 93rd Minute Goal Keeps Real Madrid in La Liga Title Hunt with 1-0 Win Over Bilbao

Bahadur Singh Sagoo to Become AFI President Unopposed

Bahadur Singh Sagoo to Become AFI President Unopposed

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