All articles tagged with #sprinter
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the women's 100m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with a record time of 10.61 seconds, becoming the world champion and establishing herself as a dominant sprinter. She aims to win both the 100m and 200m at the same championships, while other notable athletes like Sha’Carri Richardson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce competed in the event.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Economist
Gout Gout, a 17-year-old Australian sprinter, is making his senior debut at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships, drawing attention as a potential new star in athletics amidst other record-breaking athletes.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Washington Post
Emma Maria Mazzenga, a 92-year-old sprinter, demonstrates remarkable athleticism and muscle health, reminiscent of someone in their 20s, as evidenced by her competitive spirit and victory at age 79.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A 16-year-old California high school sprinter was disqualified from the CIF State Championships after celebrating her win with a fire extinguisher, an act deemed unsportsmanlike by officials, despite positive crowd reactions and support from sprint icon Maurice Greene.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medalist and two-time world champion in track and field, has died at the age of 32. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Bowie won silver in the 100m and bronze in the 200m at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and also helped the 4x100m team to gold. She won the 100m at the 2017 world championships in London and was a state champion in the 100m, 200m, and long jump before attending college. Bowie was found dead in her home in Florida, and there were no signs of foul play.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Tori Bowie, a world champion sprinter and three-time Olympic medalist, has died at the age of 32. Her management team and USA Track and Field confirmed her death on social media. The Orange County Sheriff's Office said there were no signs of foul play. Bowie won three medals at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, including silver in the 100-meter dash and bronze in the 200. She also ran the anchor leg in the women's 4x100 relay, in which Team USA won gold.