Day 6 of athletics at the Paris Olympics saw almost every Japanese athlete eliminated, with only one moving on thanks to a successful appeal. After missing out on making the 5000 m final, Nozomi Tanaka had a lucky break in the first women’s 1500 m heat when she collided with another runner with 200 m to go. Although Tanaka finished 11th in 4:04.28, she was advanced to the semifinals on appeal.
The 20-year-old Canadian record holder was philosophical about ending his Paris Olympic journey in the semi-final
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By: Greg KochJust over a month ago, I wrote a blog post that gained significant attention. Since then, multiple local businesses in Sioux Falls have closed, including some that had been part of our community for decades. This is truly sad news and highlights the urgency of my message. To be clear, I’m not begging for business; I’m asking to earn your business. I’m asking people to take the time to visit our stores and other local businesses, including our Downtown neighbors and friends at […]
To start the week Lindie Naughton brings us all the Irish endurance action and news from the weekend just gone (Tuesday 6th July). While the Olympics are – obviously! – the focus of our attention at the moment, it was a busy weekend locally for track and field athletics, with the All Ireland Under 20 […]
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Keely Hodgkinson, Olympic Champion. It sounds good, doesn’t it? It is no longer the childhood dream. No longer the ambition that has fuelled the years of training, of sacrifice, of dedication. After a race for the ages last night, it is reality. The dream realised in the greatest of ways. You could be forgiven for […]
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