After two unsuccessful attempts in the sport because to injuries and blunders, the 28-year-old will attempt to win a medal at the Paris Olympics this summer. A knee ligament issue prevented him from competing in 2016. Then came the letdown of Tokyo 2020, when he was surprised to see Italian Marcell Jacobs crowned champion …
The third try, so the conventional wisdom goes, is the charm. Zharnel Hughes will undoubtedly be crossing her fingers for that to happen in 2024. After two unsuccessful attempts in the sport because to injuries and blunders, the 28-year-old will attempt to win a medal at the Paris Olympics this summer. A knee ligament issue …
In 1961, a communal flat in north London was the scene of an infant’s scream. Crying nonstop, they eventually faded. When no one departed or tried to soothe the infant, a concerned neighbor called the police. There was a three-month-old baby inside who was sick, hungry, and completely alone. If you ask Fatima Whitbread, “I …
Desert of Atacama in Chile. Most parched non-polar desert in the planet. Annual rainfall? Less than a millimeter, with some areas having to wait decades for rain. Temperatures dip below freezing at night, but exceed 30C during the day. Due of its extreme desolation, NASA utilizes it as a training ground for Mars landings. In …
An impressive Chamonix. In preparation for the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc, which is 106 miles (170 kilometers) long, thousands of hungry fans pack the small streets of the French town. The Ultra-Marathon of the Alps (UTMB) is a global competition that encompasses three nations and surrounds the highest peak in Europe. The weekend is …