International headlines bore the news of teen Namibian runners Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi — ranked second and third fastest in the world — being disqualified from competing in the 400 meter race at the Tokyo Olympic Games, for naturally occurring levels of testosterone. The two teens were found to have testosterone levels that exceeded 5 nanomoles […]
Julius Ssekitoleko, a 20-year-old Ugandan athlete who went missing in Tokyo before the start of the Olympics, left a note before disappearing expressing concerns about going back to his country. According to CNN, the weightlifter said in his note that Uganda was too difficult and he wishes to work in Japan. He also made a request […]
“Why will I take drugs?” Semenya said in 2019. “I’m a pure athlete. I don’t cheat. They should focus on doping, not us.” But she can run the 5,000? Yes. Strangely, World Athletics decided to only enforce the testosterone rules for track events from 400 meters to one mile, raising criticism from Semenya’s camp that […]
24-year-old Las Vegas Aces player A’ja Wilson will be joining the women’s U.S. basketball team. The South Carolina native secured a spot on the roster alongside WNBA greats, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi. During her time at her alma mater, the University of South Carolina, Wilson was a three-time southeastern conference (SEC) Player of the Year. […]
So many emotions from Sha’Carri Richardson after her win tonight. She’s a star ⭐️#TrackFieldTrials21 | #TokyoOlympics pic.twitter.com/h7Tv2yHUHV — On Her Turf (@OnHerTurf) June 20, 2021 When asked by a reporter to repeat her statement, Richardson had an emotional response. “I’m still here. Last week, finding out my biological mother passed away and I’m still choosing […]
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is prohibiting participants from wearing “Black Lives Matter” apparel at Olympic venues during the Tokyo games. “A very clear majority of athletes said that they think it’s not appropriate to demonstrate or express their views on the field of play, at the official ceremonies or at the podium,” Kirsty Coventry, […]