ATHLETICS

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In a significant development that has sent shockwaves through the athletics community, Kenyan runner Rhonex Kipruto, known for his exceptional performance in the 10km road race, has been handed a six-year ban from the sport. The ban comes after a thorough investigation into irregularities found in his Athlete Biological Passport (ABP), which suggested blood manipulation through the use of prohibited substances.

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The top four finishers of the Beijing Half Marathon have been stripped of their medals after an investigation found three African runners deliberately slowed down near the finish line to let a Chinese competitor win, according to organizers.

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In a stunning display of speed and power, Jamaica’s Oblique Seville set the track ablaze at the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston, Jamaica, clocking a world-leading time of 9.82 seconds in the men’s 100m. The 23-year-old sprinter, coached by the legendary Glen Mills, outpaced the reigning world champion Noah Lyles, signaling his readiness for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris 2024.

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Organizers are investigating the results of the Beijing Half Marathon after three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia appeared to wave a Chinese competitor past them before the finish.

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Alica Schmidt, the German track sensation, has once again captured the spotlight, not just for her athletic prowess but also for her remarkable journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Schmidt, often dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete,” has qualified for the prestigious event, marking a significant comeback three years after facing challenges at the Tokyo Olympics.

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An inquiry has been launched following the circulation of footage from the finish line of the Beijing half-marathon, sparking speculation about whether fellow athletes assisted a Chinese runner in winning the race.

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Footballers are pretty fast. Perhaps with 2024 being an Olympic year, there is even more temptation to compare them to actual sprinters.

Kylian Mbappe, the French football star who is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain and join Real Madrid this summer, has accepted the challenge to race against eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt in a 100m charity race. Bolt recently suggested during an interview that Mbappe should participate in a race against him, and spoke about his admiration for the 25-year-old forward, admitting he was "inspired" by Mbappe.