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Lincoln University track and field athlete Kevaughn Goldson, 23, was stabbed to death in Missouri. His girlfriend and fellow student-athlete Denita Jackson has been charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. Court documents note a history of domestic-violence incidents and indicate Jackson claimed Goldson was having an affair, leading to a confrontation that preceded the stabbing.
Anna Gibson will become the first American to compete in ski mountaineering at Milan-Cortina 2026 after switching from track, while Jadin O’Brien, a former NCAA heptathlete, competes in two-woman bobsled with Elana Meyers Taylor as a teammate; both athletes pivoted from Summer Olympic ambitions, faced a January sled crash, and O’Brien plans to return to heptathlon and chase the 2028 Games.
Olympic track stars Sha'Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman were arrested after a Florida traffic stop in which Richardson allegedly drove 104 mph on SR 429 near Orlando; Florida's 'Super Speeder' law can jail offenders. Richardson reportedly cited an underinflated tire, while deputies described dangerous driving including tailgating. Coleman faced a separate charge of resisting arrest after refusing to identify himself, and police later reportedly found a glass smoking device in his center console. Twanisha Terry was cited for stopping on a limited-access highway, and both athletes posted bond.
During a Winter Park, Florida traffic stop, Olympic sprinters Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman were arrested: Richardson faced a charge of dangerous excessive speeding (over 100 mph) plus four civil infractions, while Coleman was arrested for resisting an officer after allegedly refusing to identify himself, with police finding a glass smoking device and marijuana in his vehicle. The duo were taken to Orange County jail and bonded out, with fellow sprinter Twanisha Terry present at the scene; Richardson also has a prior domestic-violence incident at Seattle-Tacoma airport last July.
South Carolina opened 2026 with a dominant Gamecock Opener, collecting 16 wins and multiple program records. Tyson Williams set a new SC 300m program best at 32.22 seconds, while teammate Jathiyah Muhammad topped the women’s pole vault at 4.35m. The men dominated on the track (nine wins) and in the field (three), and the women secured seven wins, including a 1-2-3 finish in both the 200m and 300m with top NCAA times, plus Tristen Harris winning the 60m. The meet closed with two 4x400 relays (men 3:05.91; women 3:40.04). Next up is Clemson’s Orange & Purple Invitational on Jan. 23-24.
World Athletics president Lord Coe emphasized the need to regulate the track and field calendar following the bankruptcy of Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track, highlighting concerns about event sustainability, financial stability, and athlete protection amid new competitions and financial challenges.
Anna Hall won the heptathlon at the World Championships, becoming the second American to do so, and honored her mentor Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Her victory marked a significant comeback after years of injuries and setbacks, and she expressed pride in bringing the title home. The event highlighted her resilience and growth, with other notable performances from Taliyah Brooks and Beatrice Chebet. The championships continue with upcoming relay finals and re-runs due to disqualifications.
Noah Lyles won his fourth consecutive world 200m title, tying Usain Bolt's record, with a time of 19.52 seconds, despite returning from injury and aiming for a faster time. He expressed excitement for future competitions, including the 2027 Worlds, and reflected on his Olympic experiences, emphasizing that his world titles do not replace his Olympic gold.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set the fastest women's 400m time in 40 years with 47.78 seconds to win gold at the world championships, marking a significant transition from hurdles to flat racing. Meanwhile, Botswana's Busang Collen Kebinatshipi won the men's 400m in 43.53 seconds, highlighting a successful night for Africa in track events.
Fred Kerley, a former world sprint champion, has joined the no-testing Enhanced Games, a new league set to debut in Las Vegas in 2025, despite his ongoing ban for missed doping tests and legal issues. The league offers significant prize money and aims to push athletic limits outside traditional doping regulations, drawing mixed reactions from sports authorities.
Suspended American sprinter Fred Kerley has committed to the no-testing Enhanced Games, a controversial event promising no drug testing and high monetary rewards, raising concerns from official sports authorities about athlete health and integrity.
Fred Kerley, a prominent American sprinter and Olympic medalist, has joined the Enhanced Games, a controversial sports event allowing athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs without testing, aiming to push human limits through science. Despite his suspension for whereabouts failures and recent legal issues, Kerley sees this as an opportunity to become the fastest human ever.
Suspended American sprinter Fred Kerley has committed to the no-testing Enhanced Games, aiming to push his limits without traditional doping restrictions, despite ongoing legal and suspension issues.
Cordell Tinch, after working various jobs and taking a break from track, won the 110m hurdles at the World Championships in Tokyo with a time of 12.99 seconds, marking a remarkable comeback and achievement in his athletic career.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, a village kid from South Carolina, won the world 100m title in Tokyo with a time of 10.61 seconds, becoming the fourth-fastest woman in history and marking a significant achievement after her Olympic bronze. Jamaican Oblique Seville won the men's 100m, ending a Jamaican drought since Bolt's retirement, while Americans Tara Davis-Woodhall and Valarie Allman secured their first world titles in field events. The championships showcased remarkable performances and notable victories across track and field disciplines.